<p>What is it that makes you want to go to Bowdoin? Why does it stand out from other colleges you researched or are applying to? What initially drew you to it, and, if you go there, what ultimately led you to choose Bowdoin over other schools you were accepted to?</p>
<p>Basically, What makes it special?</p>
<p>I do not yet attend Bowdoin, but I was accepted EDII. I've always loved the small liberal arts schools in cute little towns, which Bowdoin fit perfectly. I really like small class sizes because they allow you to connect with your professors and classmates better. When I visited Bowdoin everyone was so incredibly friendly (they do this thing called the "Bowdoin hello") and their enthusiasm for the school was contagious. All the students I have met who go to Bowdoin or have graduated from Bowdoin only have amazing things to say about their school. They all seem to be hard-working kids, but very balanced at the same time. It is also a very diverse campus in terms of interests, which I believe makes for a wonderful learning environment. I also love the outdoorsy feel at Bowdoin (starting with the outdoor action trips for Freshman). Even though it may be cold most of the year, students are always finding new exciting ways to be outdoors :) And finally, how can you not love that they have been rated #1 for their food of all colleges in the US?! haha :P</p>
<p>I guess these are the main things that drew me to Bowdoin in the first place. Everyone else I've talked to who has gotten in is so incredibly friendly and excited about the school as well. I absolutely cannot wait to go in the fall!!</p>
<p>Bowdoin has an extremely unique interdisciplinary curriculum that allows people to draw connections between subjects (which is awesome!!) I've never seen any other school with anything similar. Other schools like Brown, Amherst, and Hamilton have open curriculums, but Bowdoin's is truly different and special. Also, there are simply so many opportunities. It's a small liberal arts school, but I think what makes it extra special is their housing system where the greek system doesn't exist, but something similar is put in place by the college housing system. I honestly can't find anything awful about Bowdoin...I would say that I only have three concerns: 1. possible lack of diversity (but they're working on this), 2. cost of attendance, 3. location (ME is cold!!!). Otherwise, name anything about a college and Bowdoin is amazingly at the top. It's retention rate is 99%!!! That's higher than most of the Ivies (Brown University, Columbia University, etc.) and most other schools too!!! And that says a whole lot about the school. I LOVE BOWDOIN!!!</p>
<p>How exactly does the curriculum focus on interdisciplinary work? By specific classes that connect two subjects, or other ways? Because that sounds great to me.</p>
<p>Although I like Bowdoin… there is something not advertised about their graduation rates.
Only 66% of Blacks, 72% of Hispanics, 94% of Asians, and 92% of Whites graduate from the school which is why I’m confused about the 99% they always tell people. Granted, 100% of the American Indian population starts and finishes at the school, but that only accounts for 1% of students (about 17 people). Most students of color (that I know of) transfer to schools with more diversity because it can be a little clickish and other kids try transferring into their first choice school or go closer to home because they get tired of the isolated Bowdoin Bubble.</p>
<p>Current Bowdoin student here:</p>
<p>I chose Bowdoin for a number of reasons. I initially considered the College because of its academics. I know some people speak of the lack of name recognition for the school, but I’m from Massachusetts, so I’d often heard of the excellent education available at Bowdoin. When I became more interested in Bowdoin, I found out about the excellent reputation of its dining facilities. These two aspects attracted me to the school and encouraged my application. </p>
<p>Once accepted, I learned of the excellent quality of life. Currently, this is the aspect of the school that I appreciate the most. One of my first memories of Bowdoin is my visit on an accepted students day. The day began with a speech by the school’s president. He finished addressing the audience by telling us that, in his 10 years at Bowdoin, he could count on one hand the students who didn’t LOVE the experience. This anecdote speaks strongly about the wonderful experience one has during a Bowdoin education. Whenever I walk across campus, I notice how happy people seem to be at such a place. While Bowdoin’s name recognition may not be as strong as Williams or Amherst or the Ivy League, its students truly appreciate their time here and leave feeling strongly attached to the school.</p>
<p>I love Bowdoin so i am dedicating my thousandth post to Bowdoin~!!</p>
<p>WOOO!!</p>