I also had two young host brothers, which was very interesting to see how they had been marked by the transition from apartheid to democracy. I will be studying cultural studies and engaging this from a peculiar position of issues of ethics and social justice. I want to be a social critic. I have not been at other colleges, but I have to say that the size of Bowdoin is what distinguishes it from other places. Sometimes being at a small school can be nerve racking, but it is such a unique experience.
Students really have the opportunity to cultivate relationships with other students and alumni.
Amazing people come to this campus. On the academic side, there are two things. I would like for classes to be team taught and interdisciplinary. Studying issues across disciplines is one key to intellectual connections. I also think that honors projects should count as two credits.