Review of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
from Martins Ferry, OH
Describe your college in three sentences.
I think the campus is beautiful, well laid out, and the perfect size. There is a good amount of food options to choose from on campus. It is very flat in Bowling Green therefore the campus is extraordinarily windy, which can be a real pain.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Bring warm clothes. Even if you're from the North and you know what winter is like I would suggest purchasing hats and a long coat to help protect from the wind. If ski masks were socially acceptable that would be the perfect option for Bowling Green. The wind is that bad. It can be quite fierce. Actually go to class. I know that everyone has their days when they don't want to move out of bed, but do it anyway. Paying attention in class and doing well is going to be the most important part of your college experience. Especially when the end of the semester rolls around and you are using your final GPA to try and win scholarships.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
So far the academics are challenging but not impossible. I would say that they are the perfect amount of course load for students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorm life can be great. If you're a social butterfly it's the perfect atmosphere for you. Even if you're introverted you could sit in your room all day enjoying the isolation. The dorm rooms are nicely sized and equipped with plenty of storage room. I live in one of the less desirable dorms and I love my room.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are plenty of food options on campus. My friends and I always meet for lunch and dinner at one of the dining halls. The dining halls are buffet style and offer a wide variation of food each night. In the Student Union there are plenty of options for picky eaters. Our convenient store on campus, Outtakes, is very over priced but they sell many things that you could purchase for your dorm.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
In Bowling Green alone there is not much to do for fun. There's a bowling alley, bars if you're old enough, and a lot of people go to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch sports. Toledo is a short trip away so my friends and I often go up to the Toledo Mall. It is huge and fantastic. We also make weekly trips down to Findlay to go to Steak and Shake.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Bowling Green State University is on the cheaper end of other colleges I considered attending. Also the school had my major, marine biology and offered me the most scholarship money. I definitely feel like I made the right choice with Bowling Green because I am getting a great education at cheaper than other schools in Ohio.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On campus we have a thing called The Seal. It's a large seal on the ground in the middle of where multiple paths meet. The tradition is that if you are walking on toward The Seal you have to walk on the right side around it or you will fail your final exams. Also legend says that if you and your lover stand on top of The Seal at midnight under a full moon, you will be Falcon Flames forever.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Bowling Green State University is known as one of the most liberal colleges. It's perfect for members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
If you have an interest, I'm sure that Bowling Green State University has a club for you.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Right now our Greek life is under construction. In 2016 we will have all brand new fraternity and sorority houses built. I'm not involved in Greek life but my friends that are say that it is a little bit expensive but still a great experience.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
This campus is very safe. We have these large blue poles that are lit up during the night that if something were to happen, all you do is touch a button and 911 is called. The campus has its own branch of police that are constantly on patrol and walk through the buildings after hours. To get into dorms you have to have a PED or PROX card that will allow you access to the building. In the dorm that I reside in you have to have your PED to be able to go to different floors even. So if someone that was a threat managed to get into the stairwell, they could not access any of the floors. I feel very safe here.
I think the campus is beautiful, well laid out, and the perfect size. There is a good amount of food options to choose from on campus. It is very flat in Bowling Green therefore the campus is extraordinarily windy, which can be a real pain.
Bring warm clothes. Even if you're from the North and you know what winter is like I would suggest purchasing hats and a long coat to help protect from the wind. If ski masks were socially acceptable that would be the perfect option for Bowling Green. The wind is that bad. It can be quite fierce. Actually go to class. I know that everyone has their days when they don't want to move out of bed, but do it anyway. Paying attention in class and doing well is going to be the most important part of your college experience. Especially when the end of the semester rolls around and you are using your final GPA to try and win scholarships.
So far the academics are challenging but not impossible. I would say that they are the perfect amount of course load for students.
Dorm life can be great. If you're a social butterfly it's the perfect atmosphere for you. Even if you're introverted you could sit in your room all day enjoying the isolation. The dorm rooms are nicely sized and equipped with plenty of storage room. I live in one of the less desirable dorms and I love my room.
There are plenty of food options on campus. My friends and I always meet for lunch and dinner at one of the dining halls. The dining halls are buffet style and offer a wide variation of food each night. In the Student Union there are plenty of options for picky eaters. Our convenient store on campus, Outtakes, is very over priced but they sell many things that you could purchase for your dorm.
In Bowling Green alone there is not much to do for fun. There's a bowling alley, bars if you're old enough, and a lot of people go to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch sports. Toledo is a short trip away so my friends and I often go up to the Toledo Mall. It is huge and fantastic. We also make weekly trips down to Findlay to go to Steak and Shake.
Bowling Green State University is on the cheaper end of other colleges I considered attending. Also the school had my major, marine biology and offered me the most scholarship money. I definitely feel like I made the right choice with Bowling Green because I am getting a great education at cheaper than other schools in Ohio.
On campus we have a thing called The Seal. It's a large seal on the ground in the middle of where multiple paths meet. The tradition is that if you are walking on toward The Seal you have to walk on the right side around it or you will fail your final exams. Also legend says that if you and your lover stand on top of The Seal at midnight under a full moon, you will be Falcon Flames forever.
Bowling Green State University is known as one of the most liberal colleges. It's perfect for members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) community.
If you have an interest, I'm sure that Bowling Green State University has a club for you.
Right now our Greek life is under construction. In 2016 we will have all brand new fraternity and sorority houses built. I'm not involved in Greek life but my friends that are say that it is a little bit expensive but still a great experience.
This campus is very safe. We have these large blue poles that are lit up during the night that if something were to happen, all you do is touch a button and 911 is called. The campus has its own branch of police that are constantly on patrol and walk through the buildings after hours. To get into dorms you have to have a PED or PROX card that will allow you access to the building. In the dorm that I reside in you have to have your PED to be able to go to different floors even. So if someone that was a threat managed to get into the stairwell, they could not access any of the floors. I feel very safe here.