midd v. bowdoin. deciding tomorrow.

CollegeMom08
Mon, 25 May 2009 12:10:13 +0000

They are both tip top undergraduate schools where you will get a fabulous education. So maybe the decision comes down to the extras: Would you rather be near the mountains or the ocean? Bowdoin is located in a larger “town” with more things to do and is not quite as isolated as Midd is. Regular bus service to/from Portland, along with the Portland Jetport, makes it a little more convenient to access. Food is great at Bowdoin, don’t know about Midd. Midd is larger and has a more “open” feel, something my D really liked. The campus is just stunningly beautiful, much like Colgate. She found Bowdoin, amongst the Bowdoin pines, a little small and confining.

Either way, you can’t go wrong!