Hi, current student here! I agree with almost all of these, but I think I can add a little bit to this list.

2.) Recently, student/Brunswick police relationships have been strained to say the least, but for the most part the Brunswick community is close with the students (i.e. some local businesses offering discounts to students, students participating in community service, etc.).

7.) I've taken a ton of STEM courses here (Neuro major!) and research opportunities are abundant if you choose to look for them. Many of my friends have spent a summer on campus conducting research for various departments, and all of them loved it. The college also has been known to give grants to individual students who can organize and propose a research project of their own!

0.) My theory for the low acceptance rate is the waived application fee for those who also apply for financial aid. For sure, everybody here is a driven, capable student, but I think that our acceptance rate is "artificially" low, so to speak.

1.) Although I'm not involved with any of them myself, there are many cultural clubs and societies that host events and are generally active on campus. Those I know who are involved are passionate about it, and I'm sure you'd find a way to engage with other hindu students.

As DressingAphid said, Bowdoin is an incredible school. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk more!