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Location: Bowdoin / Outing

Outing Club
at the Schwartz Outdoor Leadership Center

Phil Cuddleback – Class of 2013

Emma Cutler – Class of 2013

Emma Nathaniel – Class of 2012

Whether pursuing independent study, conquering stage fright, or embarking upon an off-campus study program on the other side of the world, Bowdoin students' spirit of discovery is alive and well. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Outing Club. Over 300 members, more than 100 excursions per year — let the adventure begin!