<p>Strausfaction: It does look really nice! Your story is really funny. If I do get in, I’ll probably have a new study space every day! </p>
<p>I hope I can visit the college next summer! </p>
<p>By the way, I’ve been asking everyone this question, but it seems like no one knows the answer. Does Bowdoin have a major in International Studies or Middle Eastern Studies. I looked on the website and all I could find was a Government and Legal Studies major. Could I design my own if they don’t offer either of them?</p>
<p>@Godzilla…kinda. I mean according to my friend, before my class, there wasn’t a big population of pot smokers. She said it was present but not as much. However, a lot of people in my class (2014) are pot heads. SO to answer your question, it’s not that big but it’s prevalent.</p>
<p>But in general, Freshmen don’t spend that much on course work relative to upperclassmen (obviously). But this too depends if you’re coming in taking introductory courses or your jumping into upper level courses. There was a freshmen in my year whose first course was Linear Algebra 201 (upper level) and I believe he spent somewhere between 6 and 8 hours on week studying for that course. </p>
<p>Personally, I spent like 10-20 hours a week on all 4 of my courses (all intro level courses) last semester, which honestly isn’t that much. But I didn’t really get the grades I desired in 2 of the 4 classes, so obviously if I would’ve studied more, I would’ve gotten higher grades in my other 2 classes.</p>
<p>I have a few questions for existing students…1) Do some students bring their own printers?- useful? or just clutter? 2) In the dorms- are students allowed to have blenders?- (protein shakes) 3) What about toaster ovens?</p>
<p>Once you taste the divine food and drinks at Bowdoin you won’t even look at the toaster oven! There is also a fantastic late night cafe for those feeling hungry after hours. My son took his printer and it was very convenient.</p>
<p>@glad: YMMV. Some find it convenient, others don’t. Personally, I find no need to bring a printer considering that they give us $60 per semester (and it rolls over for the next semester but clears at the start of every academic year) and I’ve never had classes where I had to constantly print. I think at the end of the semester last semester I had about $80 worth of prints left on my OneCard. </p>
<p>Blenders are allowed but toaster ovens aren’t. Toaster ovens are considered a fire hazard.</p>
<p>is it a ridiculous notion to want to try and transfer to Bowdoin from a UC school (Santa Barbara)? Actually, I guess what I’m trying to ask is if it’s even possible to do this.</p>
<p>I am an international student intending to apply to Bowdoin next year, and I have a few questions to ask
Is it necessary to take SATII? I see on the website that SATII is just optional, but many people tell me that by “optional” they mean “do it or die”. Does taking SATII improve my chance much and not taking it hurt my chance much?
Are there anywhere to shop around Brunswick? I mean like Walmart or Target or something?
Is there any cheap and convenient way to go from Brunswick to NYC? (I know this is a stupid question sorry)</p>
No. School is SAT optional, which includes SATII being optional as well. I thinking taking it, doing well, and sending them in can’t hurt but doing what I just mentioned but doing not so good will most likely hurt you.
You can take a $5 cab to Walmart and I know there’s a Target somewhere in the vicinity of Brunswick.
LOL. No it’s not. I’m from NYC as well so I can understand your question. You can either take the Greyhound Bus straight to NYC (stops at Boston on the way there though), take the Concord bus to Boston and then from Boston buy a ticket for a bus that goes to NYC (obviously this is more of a hassle than just taking Greyhound which takes you straight there), or you can fly which is 1.5 hours (give or take).</p>
<p>@wtc: Students can research, to my knowledge, as soon as their winter break of their freshman year. But you have to show incredible drive and determination. There are also freshmen who are researching w/ profs this summer.</p>
<p>And no idea for the study abroad question. Recent study abroad locations have been Africa, Argentina, China, and London. I’m pretty sure there have been more but these are what comes to mind.</p>
<p>I recently visited Bowoin and attended the info session/tour. Everything about the campus seemed really nice. It may have been the day I visited but the school felt like a khaki overload is this typical of the students? My tour guide touched on the “houses”, how do they work and are they an important part of the Bowdoin expeience? I’ve heard the food is really good but how repetetive is it? What are your favorite dishes? And finally…the sat/act scores to send or not to send…</p>
<p>I don’t own a single pair of khakis at Bowdoin! Yes, a lot of people do wear khakis but it’s just because it’s so beautiful outside. To me, houses are not that important. They essentially just give first years connections around campus IMHO. Each first year dorm is associated with a house and house member are especially kind/welcoming to affiliates. I would say the food is not repetitive at all! The dining staff responds to comment cards very quickly and there are many, many options at each meal. You won’t be bored! My favorite dishes: Thorne’s hummus, Moulton’s salad bar, Moulton’s breakfasts (always better), Thorne’s sandwich bar, strawberry muffins at both dining halls… those are my favorites!</p>
<p>How would you describe the level of artsy-ness on the Bowdoin campus? Are there are lot of dance, theater, and a capella groups? How are the facilities? Will a kid whose main non-academic interests are in those areas be happy at Bowdoin?</p>
<p>Hi! i just got into Bowdoin ED, in response to your “i regret not going chem-free” comment- why? I am considering it because I am neat and I like to sleep. But then I want to party as well. </p>
<p>sorry its been about 3 years since anyone has posted in this.</p>
There is also a fantastic late night cafe for those feeling hungry after hours. My son took his printer and it was very convenient.</p>