History

Bowdoin's own history, combined with our exceptional resources, offers students an exciting atmosphere for the study and application of history. Come explore our heritage and our offerings.

Golz Fellows Look Back in Time to Gain Insights into Today
The Alfred E. Golz fellowships support history majors and minors who want to pursue a history-related internship or use the quiet summertime months to research an uncovered aspect of history.
Gaining “Hands-On” Experience of the Law
These budding attorneys, all rising seniors, are able to pursue summer internships in the legal field, thanks to funding from Bowdoin’s Office of Career Exploration and Development.
Snake Handling and Other Pursuits: Students Undertake Conservation Internships
Rising senior Elizabeth Baker gets to grips with snakes and other less-than-furry creatures at the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. She is one of several students pursuing funded internships in the field of conservation over the summer.

Why History? Resources and Opportunities