Visit Report by Caden (Member since October 02 2007 with 3 posts) Visit Date - February 2008
Visit to Bowdoin College in February 2008 by Caden (Parent of Student, HS Class of 2009)
Visit Activities:
Information Session:
Yes - Very large group.
They seemed surprised by the number of kids there. It was presidents day, most high school kids had the day off. Led by an assoc dean of admission and a freshman student. The size Campus Tour:
Yes - Split info group into 3 tour groups. Our guide was a jr.
She was knowledgeable and answered most questions. Went and looked up info on questions she did not know.
Bowdoin College Campus:
Friendliness/Courtesy of Students: 3 - Good -
Did not see many students. It was cold/rain/foggy day. Not many people out and about.
Friendliness/Courtesy of Staff: 4 - Very Good -
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Appearance of Campus: 3 - Good -
Feb in Maine, ground was covered in snow. Many sidewalks covered in ice.
Building/Facilities Maintenance/Cleanliness: 4 - Very Good -
Despite the weather, buildings were clean and well kept.
Dormitories: 4 - Very Good -
Dorm rooms were big.
Security/Safety: 5 - Excellent -
Seems like a very safe small New England town.
Overall Campus Impression: 3 - Good
Off-Campus:
Area Immediately Around Campus: 4 - Very Good
Campus Visit Notes for Bowdoin College:
Visit Description:
Overall a good trip.
Town and campus are easy to navigate.
School seemed surprised at the number of visitors on presidents day.
Easy trip up from Portland ME airport.
Portland's airport is a small one, bad weather like we had, plays havoc with arrivals and departures.
Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:
Stayed at the Fairfield Inn 5 min from campus.
Several chains and local places close by.
Other Comments (Transportation, local attractions, parking, etc.):
Parking was full at admissions, but found a place on the street that was not too far.
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Did not see many students. It was cold/rain/foggy day. Not many people out and about.
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Seems like a very safe small New England town.