Visit Report by coldrising (Member since March 13 2007 with 81 posts) Visit Date - April 2007
Visit to Bowdoin College in April 2007 by coldrising (Student, HS Class of 2007)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Sessions for student life and financial aid Classroom Visit:
Yes - There wasn't a great selection of classes that interested me (Primarily foreign languages, math/sciences). I attended an art history class (focus on Japan). An interesting experience, overall.
Bowdoin College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 4 - Very Good Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 5 - Excellent Appearance of Campus: 4 - Very Good -
Beautiful campus, but when the snow started melting it was pretty muddy. Plus there was ongoing construction.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good Dormitories: 4 - Very Good Security/Safety: 4 - Very Good -
It's an open campus. The dorms require the appropriate key card to enter.
Overall Campus Impression: 5 - Excellent
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for Bowdoin College:
Visit Description:
I visited Bowdoin for the Bowdoin Experience.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Freeport is a short drive away- a big retail outlet town. Various natural attractions.
