Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

To me, Bowling Green State University is community. Bowling Green is the place I call home, as well as my fellow Bowling Green citizens. It’s a place that allows us to express ourselves without being judged. Our motto, "Going Far", embodies our combined emphasis on helping each other, to push ourselves beyond our expectations, and to prove that we're capable of attaining our dreams. Communities only become stronger when individuals prioritize helping others. The "paying-it-forward" perspective has proven itself as a healthy mechanism to promote the wellbeing of the group, as a whole. As a Nursing student at BGSU, I hope to continue my desire to help others outside of the classroom. Communities contain clusters of closely-knit individuals, which can come in the form of formal organizations and informal interest groups. Churches, Veterans' groups, bowling leagues, reading clubs, and such are examples of these clusters. For me, the sisterhood of Delta Gama is a group of like-minded women that are active leaders in community service and a group of students dedicated to making the most of their time at Bowling Green, both while on campus and after graduation. The sororital bond that remains after graduation is a permanent bond to BGSU and its community spirit. I have learned that our dedication to the community extends past our time as an undergraduate. The IS the essence of the Bowling Green State University Spirit. To remain as a contributor for as long as possible and to pass this passion along to new students, so together, we can help the University Go Far. Communities which are well established and self-sustaining require organization, teamwork, and leadership; and nothing serves better to promote those qualities, and the spirit of belonging and unity, like competition. My years of playing lacrosse have instilled these values in me, and I was honored to bring this spirit to BGSU's Women's club Lacrosse team. When I look at my logo on my uniform, I am reminded that I'm not only competing for my team, but that I help represent the entire Bowling Green community. We are a strong campus that promotes a strong community spirit. Bringing the spirit of belonging together with the competitive spirit, I've helped bring fellow lacrosse players into Delta Gamma. This helps both groups and helps bring BGSU one step closer together. Finally, Communities require places to share knowledge, and working for the University as a clerical desk receptionist at the Learning Commons, helps maintain the University's spirit of inquiry. Students come to learn and share knowledge, which is the reason we're all here. We make the community. We ARE the community. And our spirit lives on through Bowling Green, long after we're gone.

My overall opinion of Bowling Green State University-Main Campus is that it's a place that you can call home. It is a great size campus for students to interact with each other, go to class with each other, go to the student union and so forth. You also get to make friends that will be your friends for a lifetime, and make great memories. It is a great place to be for your academic success.

Bowling Green is a home. I feel like I belong there and I feel welcomed. I always feel like I am not accepted but when I am at Bowling Green I feel the genuine love there. Everyone is loving and accepting to anyone. Bowling Green isn't just a college but its a family.

My overall opinion is that its a very good school for academics at a lower cost than other schools. The school is very safe with buttons you can press if you're in harms way. Very inclusive school that does a great job at supporting people of all different backgrounds and sexuality's

Complicated. To much partying. Divided and racist school. They need to get the housing in order. Care more about students have better transportation for students to class in the winter. Help non-traditional students out. Don’t let teachers bully students. Stop the Frats from sexually harassing students.

The diversity is unmatchable.

Overall, BGSU is really my home. I've heard rumors about it being a party school and less prestigious because of its affordability, but honestly, the daunting tales don't hold true! Firstly, EVERY school, to some degree, is going to be a party school, anymore. Second, the affordability doesn't have any correlation with the quality of education--it is simply an added bonus! We have very qualified instructors and a lot of developing resources for students. The class sizes really do just depend on the programs you're enrolled in and the professors, regardless of class size, seem to be very accessible via email, office hours, or their TA's. The school has so much spirit when it comes to campus activities and athletic events! We have countless student orgs, Living-Learning communities, Friday night activities, and a great band of sports fans (especially for football and hockey--talons up!). And I can almost guarantee that you wont find a single person on campus who doesn't love Freddie and Frieda Falcon!

I am currently a freshman living on campus and have only been at BGSU for a few weeks but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT HERE! I admit I was a little scared to leave home and be away on my own but I have made a lot of new friends and there is plenty to do here to get involved.

Bowling Green State University is a great teaching college. Their marching band is very interactive at games. Not all on campus housing has air conditioning, but portable air conditioners are allowed. Overall think it will be a good school to attend.

I had a great experience at Bowling Green State University my freshman year. The professors were very personable and friendly, and almost always available to help out during their office hours. The school overall was very diverse and there were plenty of opportunities to get involved, whether that be in a club, volunteering, or even taking part in activities that relate to your major. I definitely recommend living on-campus, I made so many friends just by meeting people who lived in the same dorm as me.