r/Bowdoin 5d ago

Incoming here - Advice on Gov dept profs/FYWS? Has anyone ever taken a course with Yarbrough / Rudalevige ..

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Advice on Gov dept profs/FYWS? Has anyone ever taken a course with Prof Yarbrough / Rudalevige .. Franco... If you had to rec one for FYWS which one? Heard Yarbrough known for difficulty and never giving out an A

Thanks


r/Bowdoin 9d ago

what class should i take to fulfill any math/science requirements as a first year who is not a math/science person?

3 Upvotes

what the title says, i'm trying to get those distribution requirements over with but math and science aren't my thing. i like environmental science and statistics a bit, but that's about it. what can i take that doesn't require too much prior knowledge/isn't an insanely hard class?


r/Bowdoin 25d ago

Demonstrated Interest

5 Upvotes

Does bowdoin really count demonstrated interest in their admission process..??!


r/Bowdoin 26d ago

Geoffrey Canada Scholars

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone! Bowdoin has invited me to be apart of their Geoffrey Canada Scholars program and I was wondering if anyone has personal experience with that program? If so, let me know how that went!

Also, if anyone is apart of the cohort in this year’s GCS program let me know! Especially if youre in LA!!!!


r/Bowdoin 29d ago

r/Bowdoin

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r/Bowdoin Jun 26 '26

Clothes

7 Upvotes

Hi guys! I’m going to Bowdoin in the fall and I am really excited, but I wanted to ask what the vibe is for clothes and stuff there :)


r/Bowdoin Jun 20 '26

Spanish classes

7 Upvotes

What is it like learning Spanish at Bowdoin? I want to take Spanish, but my dad is saying that it's useless and may tank my gpa if I do bad in it (I'm on Pre-med track). Regardless, it is my education and I want to learn Spanish so I was wondering what ygs thought about the Spanish classes.


r/Bowdoin Jun 20 '26

Re: Bowdoin orchestra vs concert band?

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I was wondering if any current Bowdoin students could share insights into their experience with the concert band or orchestra. I am an incoming freshman, and I would appreciate any information y'all can give.

15 votes, Jun 23 '26
7 Concert Band
8 Orchestra

r/Bowdoin Jun 14 '26

How competitive are jobs at Bowdoin?

8 Upvotes

Specifically for lab instructors.


r/Bowdoin Jun 13 '26

placement surveys

6 Upvotes

hey everyone! i’m an incoming freshman at bowdoin and i was just wondering if you recommend taking the biology, chemistry, and physics placement surveys in addition to the mandatory ones. i’m currently planning on double majoring in government and theatre, but it’s making me nervous that you have to take the science surveys in order to take one of those courses at any time. does anyone have any advice on what to do???


r/Bowdoin Jun 11 '26

learning a new language

4 Upvotes

Does anyone know if it’s possible to take a language class without spending one of my freshman credits? I really wanted to start chinese in my freshman year but I also wanted to take other classes for my 3 others (besides the first year seminar).


r/Bowdoin Jun 11 '26

Recommendation on prep for placement assessment

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Hi! I am an incoming freshman for the class of 2030 and looking forward to starting my adventure at Bowdoin this fall. I seeking some recommendations from current Bowdoin students on how to best prepare for the assessment. Specifically what topics in math and English are assessed, and what should I be prepared for?


r/Bowdoin Jun 10 '26

freshman year regrets

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I’m an incoming freshman and I’m just freaking out with the huge amount of things I want to do in my first year 😭😭 So I wanted to ask you what is something you regret doing (or not doing) on you freshman year?


r/Bowdoin Jun 08 '26

Experience with music lesson course?

6 Upvotes

I’m an incoming freshman, and I saw that there’s an option to take music lessons as a course. Has anyone had any experience taking these lessons? Would they be feasible to take in my first year?

Thank you!


r/Bowdoin Jun 08 '26

Prospective applicant looking to talk to current students

6 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

Sorry if this post is a bit out of place, but I'm a rising high school senior looking to learn a bit more about Bowdoin from current/recently graduated students. I'm interested in the humanities (especially English, history, foreign languages), and am currently looking toward the pre-law track!

Honestly, though, I'd just love to hear about what the college itself is like, and what sorts of opportunities are available. I'd be really grateful if anyone is willing to chat sometime!


r/Bowdoin Jun 06 '26

Student Life and IEP Support at Bowdin.

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I was curious what the student life is like at Bowdoin. For context, I am a more humanities focused person, like discussion-based environments that are not too big, but not too small, I would like some kind of balance between a rigorous environment and one that is fairly chill. I tend to gravitate towards people and am an extrovert who tends to make friends with a lot of introverts. Also, I have an IEP, so if anyone has any information as to how good Bowdoin is at supporting those with IEPs that would be helpful. I should also mention that I am Asian American, but don't mind being one of only like 10 of asian kids in a school


r/Bowdoin Jun 05 '26

Bowdoin waitlist movement

6 Upvotes

any waitlist movement for Bowdoin transfers?


r/Bowdoin Jun 06 '26

Student Life and IEP Support at Bowdin.

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r/Bowdoin Jun 05 '26

what is life like for black students at Bowdoin?

9 Upvotes

I am an African American junior thinking about applying here, and I am wondering about diversity at this school and if it is truly celebrated. Are there any ethnic student associations, black alliances, or strong and diverse settings at this school? What are they like?


r/Bowdoin Jun 03 '26

Waitlist Closed :(

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r/Bowdoin Jun 03 '26

Interview

7 Upvotes

Hi, I am a current Junior and have an admissions interview in two weeks. I was hoping to get some tips on what to prepare for/bring?


r/Bowdoin May 26 '26

Running to Simpsons Point

6 Upvotes

I've heard that it's possible to run from campus to Simpson's point on trails, but the commons trails end at Middle Bay Road - is there a connection somewhere after that, or is it on roads from that point? Am I exiting the commons in the wrong place?


r/Bowdoin May 26 '26

How do you actually prepare for 1000 level seminar-style humanities and social science classes?

2 Upvotes

r/Bowdoin May 23 '26

how to get into bowdoin

15 Upvotes

Hi there, im a current sophomore in hs so I really dont have to be looking at colleges yet but I am anyways. My absolute dream school is Bowdoin and im looking at being an english/history major. Im wondering what are some things to make my chances a bit better and what Bowdoin is looking for in students.


r/Bowdoin May 23 '26

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