<p>Bowdoin is adjacent to a much nicer town (Brunswick) than Colby, which is outside of Waterville–not a garden spot, but okay-- nicer than Lewiston (where Bates is). D is at Colby and LOVING it. The campus is really gorgeous, and she’s finding that there is so much going on on campus every minute that town isn’t a big issue. They do go on shopping runs, though, and go out to dinner (some good restaurants) and movies. And they’ve gone on some expeditions to Freeport and the beach. But it’s not for the “bright lights, big city” type!</p>