Bowie State University Top Questions

What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

Ramsey

The flaw that I consider to be the worst about Bowie State University is its failure to expedite the process by which certain improvements are made. Bowie State consistently improves its facilities and academics, as well as community and social functions exceptionally, but does not do it logistically. For example, the school may decide to intall WI-FI in the library and the Administration building simultaneously, yet one facility will be completed in record timing, while the other building remains in its beginning stages. Although this is a minor flaw, it is a hindrance to students' studying capabilities on campus.

quindel

Visitation doesn't start until after th second semester

Courtney

The worst things about my school are the residence halls, the financial aid office, and the poor internet service.

Luke

The worst thing about my school would have to be the constant construction.

Chinaka

Administration. I heard from previous teachers, my sister and friends that attended Bowie State University that the administration misplaces a lot of paper work. I heard that is part of their repuatation. Everything that is sent to the school must be a copy, so that there is proof that you sent in documents. I even experienced this during my application process.

Benjamin

The words thing about Bowie State University has to be the food within the cafeteria. The food is not exactly bad, but it could be more of a variety for students to choose from. The food should be more culturalized as well since there are a variety of backgrounds attending the University.

Brittany

My school is a very small campus and you tend to know everyone. So I believe with this campus being so small every one knows every one elses business and its alot of unneccesary drama. The dorms are small, cluttered, and dirty for this campus to be such a small campus, the financial situation is very low. Unless they use their finances for some less important things than the safety of the students who live here. As like when their was a break of the swine flu, It was almost impossible NOT to contract the flu.

Ariel

The worst thing about Bowie State is that, because its a fairly small school, there aren't as many resources available as some larger schools may have. Its still a good value for your money but, unless you or your family is knowlegeable about higher education, there may be certain things that you don't even know that you are missing out on. There aren't enough staff/faculty who have the time, knowledge, or interest to mentor students on how to translate their education into a career after graduation.

Ebony

The worst thing about m school is the unorganized financial aid department. The people who work in this department are completely unprofessional. The financial aid counselors don't complete financial packages in enough time to allow students to plan finances. Even if all financial paperwork is turned in early, chances are it will sit on the financial aid counselor's desk until you go in and press the issue.

Tylar

The worst part about being a student at Bowie State are the technological difficulties that I experience quite often. The internet is the biggest problem that i face as student. The worst time had to have been when the internet was down during mid-terms and finals week, when everyone, professors included, need to use their email.

Danita

The worst thing about my school would have to be the internet accessability. Alot of the time the school site is down and it makes it hard to access your homework or turn in assignments, or see your schedule. Most of the assignments given are have to be submitted over the computer.You may have an online quiz that has to be electronicly submitted and you cant turn it in because the site is out of order. It can become frusterating.

Ronald

Bowie State University is best known for being one of the oldest historically black colleges in America. Bowie State University is also well known for its 20 undergraduate majors, 20 masters programs, 2 doctoral programs, 10 graduate certifcate programs and 2 certifcates of study in disciplines; such as computer science, education, human resource development, organizational communication and nursing. It's widely recognized as the first historically black college to provide overseas studies and the first in the country to offer a bachelor's degree in pedology. Bowie State University is also home to the Maryland Center; which provides community service

Ronicia

The worst thing about my school in my opinion is the fact that the campus is so small. It bothers me because I feel like I've met everyone in such a short period of time. I enjoy meeting new people everyday, but at Bowie the campus is so small you can meet everyone in one day.

brendon

The worst thing about my school is the cafeteria food. The meals often get repetitive.

Tonia

I think that the worst things about my school are the food and the price of houseing. The food can be better and the the number of sports of housing is limited to none. The prices of houseing is too much for a student that has to pay to wash their clothes while on campus. The prices of food at that the school store is too much. I think that $6.99 is too much to pay for a box of cereal

Andre

The worst thing about the school is the fact that our resources around campus arent as good as some of the big colleges that we neighbor. Most of our equipment is old and over used and needs to be replaced. It is very difficult when you do not have the proper tools to succed in school.

Tiffany

The worst thing aout my school is the lack of dorm rooms. Bowie State used to be strictly a commuter school so they only have six dorm halls. With the growing population more dorm rooms need to be added. Also, Bowie State is sucluded from everything. If you don't have a car than you can't go anywhere. The buses stop running at 9:30pm around there.

Brittany

The Living arragements, I would love to stay on campus but the availability of housing is so slim and the apartment campus living is sooo EXPENSIVE! This minimizes my interest in participating in School Programs because I am a commuter

Antwann

The worst thing about my school is, if you do not have your balance at zero by a certain date, the university will dropp all of your classes

Anthony

The worst thing I consider about my school is the social life on campus. Although there are numerous activities to be involved in, there aren't a lot of people who come and discuss the aspects of them with you. For instance, I would like for someone who actually elaborates in giving me a purposeful reason to join their organization. In terms of notifying you of what events are occurring or soon to happen on campus, there are very little bulletins and advertisements posted. You'll never know what's going on which will constantly leave you frustrated.

Dominic

The worst thing about Bowie State University is the fact that some of the buildings are very old. This is a Historical African American University and is over 100 years old. The gym complex for example is not air conditioned and they still hold classes in there. Maryland is a state that gets very humid so when you are in a tight room with no air conditioning it gets highly uncomfortable. The university is raising money though to begin refurbishing of some of the buildings.

Sherica

One negative thing that I can say about Bowie State University is that they are not very informative about activities and clubs on campus. They may not put out enough flyers or they do not put them in places most students go. Personally, there is nothing really wrong with Bowie State University. Every school has there downfalls, but I can honestly say that I have no major complaints about Bowie State University.

darnissa

everything