<p>Besides The Obvious Academic Excellence, How Is Bowdoin's Diversity, Gay Population (is There Even One?), And Art Program?</p>
<p>there is a gay population, though small. the school is small. but the school is also, i found, very gay friendly. lots of gay women. less gay men, but there are certainly gay men. has a gay and lesbian studies minor. </p>
<p>the art program is fantastic. loved it. many of my friends are working and living as artists now, which i think is a great testament to a successful department. it encourages students to make it part of their lives.</p>
<p>Also, the town of Brunswick has quite an artsy community, Portland (30 min south) has the Maine College of Art (small but good) and the whole coast of Maine has artist workshops and studios/galleries. It is really a great area.</p>