Bowdoin Housing Model

Colleges and Universities A-Z Bowdoin College
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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I may be wrong, but I heard that Bowdoin has some sort of residential affiliation housing model (similar to Yale’s College System). Can someone explain in detail what this system entails to me, please? What are its advantages and disadvantages? Does it seem to be working well or poorly? I heard that one of the goals of such models is to build college community and increase inter-class interaction. Has the res-college model done this?</p>

<p>I would, of course, be more curious to hear what current students have to say, but I’d appreciate any feedback on this aspect of Bowdoin life from anyone who has knowledge about the school. </p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Each freshman is assigned to a social house, but they don't live there - they live in freshman housing. They have the OPTION of living there later if there's room, but there are plenty of other places to love, and the majority of each class does NOT live in the house because of the sizde and other considerations. Each house holds various events, but from what I can see, (niece attends Bowdoin), you can go to events at other houses. Some students essentially ignore the system, others get involved.</p>