<p>Hello everyone! I am current Bucknell student and I would love to talk to you (student or parent) about Bucknell. Please post any questions, concerns, observations you may have about Bucknell (academics, residential life, social life, etc.) and I will do my best when answering them. I think you’ll find Bucknell to be a great match for any student type.</p>
<p>'Ray Bucknell! </p>
<p>Hi. I will be a bucknellian this fall. I have several questions about majors. My admission letter shows that “College: Engineering/ Degree: Bachelor of Science in MEchanical Engineering/ Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering”. I wonder may I switch my major to computer science in the future cuz I am really interested in both and I have not determined which one to join. And BTW, is it possible for me to double major like “computer science and enconomics” in bucknell? Thanks for ur help!</p>
<p>Hi!</p>
<p>How is the school of management? due to the fact that bucknell is further from a major city than most schools is it harder for the school of management students to obtain internships? how is job placement? do you happen to know when the bucknell school of management will be ranked through bloomsberg business week? Thank you!</p>
<p>Hello @kaixiangbison97 and welcome to Bucknell! I am so excited for you! </p>
<p>So I am not an engineer and things tend to change but here’s what I know: No that you are never locked into a major until really the spring of your sophomore year. However, depending on the courses required to complete the major and their availability, the longer you wait to change the more stressful it can be. My advice for you is stick with what you have now and see how you like Mech this fall. Then you can continue with it in the spring or take some CompSci courses. You’ll also have an advisor that will help you make the best decision. </p>
<p>And yes, it is possible! To receive both Engr. and a BA degree I believe it is necessary to apply for the 5 year program. This means you’ll graduate in 2019, not 2018, but many students do this and you walk away with two diplomas instead of just one with two majors. Once again, I’m not an expert about this but you’ll have a chance to meet with your academic advisor during Orientation and they’ll be able to answer your questions. </p>
<p>Anything else? So excited for you to join our community and 'Ray Bucknell!</p>
<p>Hello @Francessss and thank you for your question!</p>
<p>The School of Management is truly one of the best in the country and the fact that it is combined with a Bucknell liberal arts education makes it even more impressive. Bucknell’s rural location has never and will never impede students’ ability to network or receive jobs and internships. Our alumni connections are so strong and Bucknell has an extremely impressive reputation in NYC, DC, Philly and several other large markets. I would say that Bucknell students are on the same competitive level (in terms of job placement) as schools located within these cities, such as NYU or Georgetown. </p>
<p>I have no idea about Businessweek but I can say that just last year the School of Management received its first full accreditation. As the link I’ve provided below states: “Bucknell University’s School of Management has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an achievement shared by fewer than 5 percent of the world’s business programs.” Know that if you pursue a Management degree at Bucknell you will receive one the best educations possible today in the US. It’s also important to note that just because we were only recently accredited it does not mean that it is just a start up school. As the same article states: “‘The main reason we were able to move through this process so quickly is the quality of the management education at Bucknell was already so high,’ Johnson-Cramer explained. ‘In some sense this is an affirmation of what Bucknellians already knew: our faculty are doing great work and our students are getting an excellent education.’”</p>
<p>All in all, the School of Management is one of the best reason to choose Bucknell and know that all Bucknellians, regardless of major, have amazing opportunities in terms of jobs and internships. Let me know if you have any other questions and 'Ray Bucknell. </p>
<p><a href=“https://www.bucknell.edu/newsevents/current-news/2013/november/bucknells-school-of-management-awarded-accreditation.html”>https://www.bucknell.edu/newsevents/current-news/2013/november/bucknells-school-of-management-awarded-accreditation.html</a></p>
<p>Wow thanks so much for ur advice! And I heard about the Greek life in bucknell, all those drinking stuffs… Is Frats dominating in bucknell’s social life? Will it be difficult for a minority to fit in? (I’m a Chinese, not extremely sociable but loving to make friends and all my friends love me) I mean are people exclusive there?</p>
<p>Hello again @kaixiangbison97!</p>
<p>Greek life is very big, but I would say it is by no means defining. Many students are not members of the Greek community and they love the endless opportunities the school provides every day. One can choose not to drink or not to go Greek and still have a busy and rewarding social life here. We have programing practically every day of the week that you can not only participate in but also became leader of and help plan, if you like. We also have a diverse student body, including a large Chinese presence. If you are interested in going Greek, however, do not feel you won’t fit in. Our fraternities all have diverse populations of men of different racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual orientation and religious identities. Plus, since students cannot rush until fall of sophomore year, everyone has a chance to make friends and adjust to college life without that pressure as well as a chance to view an entire year of Greek activities outside of any organization.</p>
<p>Some may say that there can be an exclusive element to Bucknell social life but really, if you put yourself out there and be yourself, you can find lifelong friends. Many incoming students, including myself, were afraid of the social scene before start First Year. But I assure that as soon as Orientation starts you’ll find there is friendly, open community for you to not only enjoy but to contribute to. Let me know if you have any other questions and 'Ray Bucknell.</p>
<p>Did you live in one of the residential colleges freshman year, and if yes, can you share your experience? Should you be hesitant to request one if your interests are not super strong in any of the areas? I think it would be a great way to meet people .</p>
<p>Thank u so much… Looking forward to life in bucknell with so many nice bucknellians like u… See u in bucknell!</p>
<p>@kaixiangbison97 No problem!
@chang11 I just responded to this question in your other forum post. Check it out there!</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Thank you @Bisonfan26 !!!</p>
<p>My daughter is interested in rowing at Bucknell either at the intercollegiate or club level. She is a varsity ocean outrigger canoe paddler at her school in Honolulu, but has never rowed crew. Do you know if walk-ons have a chance of making Bucknell’s team? Any info about the women’s rowing club you can share? Thanks! </p>
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<p>My daughter has been accepted undecided and will be doing some job shadowing early this summer to try and jump-start her degree decision. We are fortunate to live in an area with a national lab and there are many engineers to shadow. In addition, she has cousins in various management positions in NY. I was wondering if an undecided can decide on engineering? I assume that this is so since there was no mention that I could find on the Bucknell website and there doesn’t seem to be separate designations at the time of admission as being accepted into the college of engineering / art & sciences / business school like there is at other universities. Thanks!</p>
<p>Hello @navytennis!</p>
<p>I’m not much of an expert when it comes to crew but here’s what I can tell you from my personal perspective. Bucknell recruits heavily from walk-ons. When accepted, for examp you get a lot of information online and through the mail about joining crew. In addition, she’ll have a chance to meet with the coaches and team members during her first week of orientation. She’ll under go fall training and will have a good chance there to join the crew. This fall training allows for coaches and potentials to learn about each other and the team’s expectations. Try contacting a team representative with this question if you’d like more info, I’ll post a link below.</p>
<p>Hope this helps and 'Ray Bucknell!</p>
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<p>Hello - I am a junior at a public high school and I have a few questions:
I had a bad freshman year which brought down my GPA, but I transferred to a different school (still public, just moved houses) after that. My GPA currently sits at 3.55, while my GPA for this school year alone is 3.96. Do you know if the admissions officer will recognize this upward trend?
I am not involved with any sports in high school, but would love to get involved in college. If I spend a year or two on a club or intramural team in a sport, would there be any chance of getting onto varsity as an upperclassman?
Also sports-related, I toured Bucknell about a month ago, but did not get a chance to see any fitness facilities. What are your experiences with them? How big are intramurals around campus?
Are there many chances to take classes outside of your major? I am intending to major in Elementary Ed, but I have an interest in Psychology (I don’t want to minor).
How difficult are classes? Bucknell is the most competitive school that I am considering, and it’s my #1 choice. I do very well in my classes, but most of them are general level (we don’t have many advanced classes that aren’t APs or in mathematics). I’m worried that if I attend BU, I will struggle academically, which would mean that I might not be able to keep my scholarships if I have to maintain a certain GPA.
My tour guide is from a town about half an hour from me (in NH), and she said that she feels no need to have a car on campus. Is this a common opinion? I know that there are shuttles during breaks, but would it be helpful for an out-of-state student to have a car? How much are parking permits?
Thank you!</p>
<p>@ Tayasaurus Well, that’s a lot of questions!
<p>Hey @Bisonfan26 </p>
<p>I was wondering about the application process and the connection with my intended major. I’m going to apply next fall, maybe as an ED candidate, however if I was interested in philosophy AND business, could I easily switch from philosophy to business once at Bucknell during my freshman year (hypothetically speaking, of course). I know philosophy is a less popular major, so should I apply under that and then switch if I prefer business? Or is it too difficult to switch, and I should just apply with my intended major as business?</p>
<p>I wanted to say that I just visited Bucknell the other day, and I loved it! I have a couple questions if that’s okay with you. </p>
<p>I generally like the city of Lewisburg, but can you give me a brief summary of the role of the town in student life? I’m from Oberlin, and the college is very integrated with the town. How often would you say a Bucknell student goes into town, and how much does Bucknell affect the citizens of Lewisburg? Do they generally integrate and get along well, or is it not very diverse?</p>
<p>How important are athletics on campus? I’m not a great athlete, I play varsity soccer for my local high school but there is probably no way I could play at the collegiate. However, I am a huge supporter of athletics and would love to cheer on my future peers, and I think I would enjoy playing intramural. </p>
<p>How is the social atmosphere? At this point in my relatively young consideration of college life, I’ve considered joining a fraternity in my future, I understand that’s a large part of Bucknell and I have to wonder; Does that create kind of an elitist environment? What are some basic fun things to do on campus?</p>
<p>Thanks in advance</p>