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Housing: First-year students are fortunate to live right in the center
of campus in very large dorm rooms. It is a wonderful way to assimilate
students, with close proximity to all necessary resources including the
student union, workout facilities, dining halls, and most academic
buildings. First-years are offered the choice of living in a substance-
free dorm, as well as the option of living co-ed by floor as opposed to
co-ed by room. Sophomore housing is not as nice, since the housing
lottery favors upperclassmen and forces sophomores to move out of their
majestic first-years rooms into smaller, but adequate, rooms. Juniors
and seniors are allowed to live off-campus, an option taken by many who
choose to enjoy living within driving distance on Maine's gorgeous
coastline. Still, the majority of upperclassmen choose to live on-
campus.
Campus: Bowdoin's campus is picturesque, with an expansive quad amidst
a red brick enclosure of first-year dorms, academic buildings, and
several museums. The campus is situated in the center of Brunswick, and
the every building is easily accessible and reachable on foot. Parking
is an issue because of very limited on-campus parking space which is
reserved for faculty. Many students opt to keep a car on campus, and
the cold winter (and spring) months force many students to drive to
class, even from close distances. As a result, students are often
forced to park in 2-hour town spaces, or face the fines handed out
often by campus security.
Facilities: Bowdoin's facilities are comparable to all New England
liberal arts colleges. The library has state-of-the-art computer
technology, including wireless internet and an electronic classroom.
Virtually every room in every facility has internet access, meaning
that work can get done wherever the student feels comfortable.
Dining: Recently rated as the best college food program in America by
Princeton Review, the Bowdoin College Dining Service provides students
with the best quality on-campus dining imaginable. They always impress
with their selection, and are sure to accomadate each dining nuance.
There are two dining halls on campus, as well as Jack Magee's Grille,
which is great for a late night snack or a study break. Meal plans are
offered in 19, 14, or 10 per week packages. Perhaps the only fault of
the Dining Service is that it is open during limited hours. This fault
is miniscule when compared with the food quality.
Neighborhood and Crime & Safety:
Brunswick's attitude to Bowdoin students is general indifference, and
it is rare that a problem would occur between the two. It is a very
safe town, although Bowdoin security suggests that students do not
travel alone at night for optimal safety.
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