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[quote=Anonymous]My DS who is a freshman at Bowdoin is not a varsity athlete.  He plays club soccer and intramural sports and is involved in other student groups.  In regards to the student/nonathlete divide that many have asked about, it does exist to a certain extent. The varsity student athletes spend 6-7 days a week practicing or at games together during their season, so it’s inevitable their bond is really strong.  Most varsity sports also have a private residential house off campus, but only a limited number of their athletes live in the house while the majority live in on campus housing.  I’ve asked my son multiple times if he feels an athlete and non-athlete divide and he said yes some, but the general welcoming culture of Bowdoin doesn’t create a “cool athlete” vibe and friendships exists across sports and other interests.  Since there are no fraternities or sororities, the varsity sports teams often throw the parties where nonathletes are totally welcomed.  There’s also former fraternity houses on campus that Bowdoin has now own and operate as sophomore co-ed housing and that serves as places where students hold parties and helps with creating social opportunities across different students.  The Bowdoin Outing Club is a big thing on campus - awesome trips and a big social scene with weekly home baked cookie gatherings.

There are a lot of fantastic liberal arts colleges!  Bowdoin is just one of many.  If time and resources allow, go visit as many as possible.  My son loves Bowdoin and he would have been happy at many other LACs too.  With an open mind, open heart, and open attitude, all of these LACs offer a fantastic college experience.  During your visits, walk around, observe, and ask questions to the many students you meet at the library, student center, or the main areas of campus.  Follow the college’s instagram accounts and read the online student newspapers.  You and your student will gather a lot of info that way to determine what is a good fit and where he/she/they will be happy and thrive.  
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