Bowling Green, OH
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

My overall opinion of Bowling Green State University Main Campus is that it is very welcoming, and it was the right fit for me. Before enrolling to this college, the times that I have visited on the college tour, I knew that I wanted to go to school at Bowling Green State University. Being on the campus was very welcoming from the very beginning and it felt like home for me and I didn’t want to go anywhere else as far as college. From that point on, I knew that this college was the best fit for me. Ever since my first year of college, I have made some good friends that I will have for a lifetime, we have stayed friends ever since and after we all graduated. The classes were great, I was amongst some of the best professors on campus, I have learned a lot and I would learn something new everyday while I was in the classroom. The resources outside of the classroom is the one thing that I would recommend everyone to use if they need help. The resources that can help you are visiting professors during office hours, going to the library if you need help on a research project or an essay, and if you’re an education major in need of printing off items for your lesson plans, there is the CRC in the education building that is open for all education majors to take advantage of making their lesson plans ready for their classrooms.

BGSU is one of those places that has everything you need, you just have to be willing to find it. There are plenty of involvement opportunities for students to get involved in, many will actually give students the opportunity to become a leader or executive member of them. The professors are generally easy to get in touch with, and most, if not all, are willing to do whatever it takes to make sure that every individual succeeds. However, coming to BGSU is not the easy way out. Coursework will challenge students and push them in ways that the may not be use to. If students want to succeed here, they will. BGSU is a college town with almost everything you could need within walking distance. The weekend party scene is a lot of fun if you're into that sort of stuff. Almost all bars downtown are 18+ rather than 21+. The students at BGSU will find any reason to go out to the bars. Passed your exam? Go out. It's your birthday on a Tuesday? Go out. Checked your mail today? Go out. Greek Life is just big enough but not too big, and you can really get to know many people in many different chapters than your own should you choose to join. The largest chapters have 80-90 members and those are the sororities within the National Panhellenic Conference. Food options are endless, and every food option is marked with common allergens if that is something you are worried about. The sport life here is exciting, with Men's Hockey and Basketball causing an uproar this year. Additionally, Women's Soccer took the MAC Title. Football games are fun, but since our team isn't always great, the BGSU students make the most of the tailgate.

My first year was amazing had a lot of fun and exceeded in the classrooms. Professors were really helpful and wanted to see you pass. People are really friendly and nice to talk to. It is in the middle of no where but there are still a lot of things to do. And honestly my first year was one I will not forget excited to be attending BGSU again next fall.

I love BGSU! I am looking forward to being an actual student, not just a CCP student. There are a few things I am not horribly happy with, parking is less than desirable for commuting students, but the majority of the college is fantastic! The instructors are very helpful and want their students to pass.

I love bgsu and would certainly recommend it!

I think that Bowling Green has some great points, but also some bad points. I think the programs are very hit or miss, but the good ones are fantastic and well worth the money. The housing on campus is either very expensive or filled with mold problems, they also kick off upper-classmen due to the sheer lack of housing they have to offer. The food selection is actually very good, and the meal plans are worth it.

I love Bowling Green! Beautiful school with so many opportunities for growth and learning! I love all of the sports and clubs offered, the food options, the dorms, and the general atmosphere of the campus. I can’t wait to spend the next four years here.

Hello my name is Payton Wisniewski. If I were to look back a year ago, I would not have called myself a leader. I was the captain of my softball team, but I struggled to be confident in my leadership abilities. Fast forward a year and I have grown immensely. As soon as I came to Bowling Green State University I had a support that I had never had. I began to do things every day that scared me. I started off going to the first business district meeting and decided to run for a leadership position. At the next meeting I had to give a speech in front of everyone. I got up there and tried my hardest to persuade this group of new people to elect me as their representative for the advisory council of the dean. Sadly, I lost, but I did end up getting on the advisory council for the business district. By the end of the semester I had four leadership positions within the five organizations I was involved in.These organizations have shaped me. In the past year I have been shaped into a true leader. BGSU has shaped me into a leader and offers many opportunities for leadership positions.

As a music major, I must say that the arts programs here are some of the best in Ohio! The dorms are generally very nice, but two of them (Kreischer and MacDonald) do not have air conditioning. Some people think that is a problem, but there are a few places, like computer labs, in the dorms that have A/C. They are well kept by the janitorial staff, and work orders are answered within a day or two. The Moore Musical Arts building is very nice, with almost all of the professors willing to help whenever you have a question. Overall, this campus is extremely welcoming to people of all religions, races, genders, sexualities, or anything else. There is a group for everyone here, and it doesn’t take long to find where you fit in!

BGSU provides a well-rounded educational experience. They provide solid foundations in the prerequisite courses and give support to all students. The campus makes safety and diversity a priority and they truly care about their students physical and mental well being.