International students arrived to campus on August 25th, two days before their peers. Students from abroad make up almost ten percent of Bowdoin's student body. The orientation programming, which was planned by Mishal Kazmi ’21, provides oppurtunities to get aquainted with Bowdoin's campus and nearby areas.
Soon after arriving to campus, students departed on a field trip to southern Maine, where they lunched by a lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth and explored the food markets in downtown Portland. Events back on campus included meetings with Associate Dean of Upperclass Students Khoa Khuong, Q&A panels with upperclass students, informational sessions about campus services, and an outing to Gelato Fiasco.
Current international students also led a tour of downtown Brunswick, pointing out some of their favorite restaurants, cafes, and stores.
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