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Hi all. I am am 99% sure i am attending Bowdoin in the fall, and Im honestly scared. When I visited Bowdoin for admitted students days, i felt it wasnt really for me. here are my apprehensions.

• Its in a small town, so there wont be anything to do
• The intense weather. What do people do for fun when its snowing? (im from LA so i know NOTHING about snow)
• the student body didn't seem as happy or collaborative as some other LAC i visited.
• I didn't get a good sense of what people do for fun, or if Bowdoin has a good social scene
• Is there any local public transit ?
• Are there things for students who are not so outdoorsy to do?

My first choice school did not offer me any financial aid, and I am very disappointed. Bowdoin is my best option cost-wise, so I am trying to get excited about it, but i'm also scared and worried that I might not be happy there. PLEASE let me know: what are the best things about Bowdoin? What should I look forward to? How is the polisci/ Government program? Are you happy here?

Hi! I am a transfer student trying to decide between bowdoin and pomona for the fall. Im from the west coast, and I am a Poli-sci/Gov major. Im torn over this decision. When I visited Bowdoin, I was concerned over the social scene. It seemed like the students all left campus in order to have fun. Is there really nothing to do on campus/within walking distance on the weekends? Also, I have heard Maine winters are Brutal. What do students do during that time? ALSO I have no clue what life is like for transfers.

As for pomona college, I visited it and I love the culture of passionate students there, and the quality of the 5c's. But, am I playing it too safe going closer to home? Its also more expensive than bowdoin. I also dont know much about. the poli sci major there. And, is it easy to make friends as a transfer?

The thing is Bowdoin gave me a full ride, and while im appealing, Pomona did not.

Please convince me either way!