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Students at Bucknell often say they wish they could pick up the Bucknell campus and community from its central Pennsylvania location and transplant it closer to a city. Bucknell is definitely not the school for someone who needs to constantly be in a city environment. Many Bucknellians come from suburban and urban areas, and rural, central Pennsylvania—the heart of Amish country—is definitely a big change for them. However, the amount of activity happening on campus makes up for the lack of excitement in the community. Bucknellians often talk about the “Bucknell Bubble” because of the isolation of the campus. It can be annoying to not hear about national events until you talk to your parents on the phone or happen to catch the news on the televisions at the gym.

Lewisburg is really cute small with some amazing restaurants. It’s an upscale town and the main street, Market Street, is well-kept and safe. Unique shops and the Campus Theater, which was featured in USA Today, can be found downtown. In general, locals are very nice to students, especially in the downtown area. However, when you get out to the strip-mall areas of Lewisburg, the economic differences between the academic community and locals is very obvious. Often, students will see Amish and Mennonites shopping in the local Wal-Mart! Occasionally, locals in this area are not as friendly as they are on Market Street, but it does not seem to be a huge issue for students.

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anon013

'15

Economics

4.2

A-

Party in the Middle of Nowhere

Well obviously Lewisburg isn't popping with nightlife down town and extravagant shopping malls. It's a cute, quaint college town with a nice main street, Market Street, with little shops and bars. Most of the population works for the school but everyone is friendly and welcoming to the students. There isn't much around but there are daily shuttles that travel to shopping malls and surrounding towns for shopping and such. While there isn't a whole lot going on in the town, there is a ton to do on campus between academics, club meetings, parties, sports games, etc. that you don't even notice that you're literally in Nowhereville PA.

Dec 01, 2011

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Kpurdy92

'14

Pre-Medicine Studies

3.5

B

People Are Friendly, There Isn't Much Around Though.

Everyone around is either a student, teacher or is affiliated with Bucknell. It is a very community orientated area. I enjoy the small community and the rural atmosphere because it insures that everyone stays on campus and theres plenty to do!

Aug 15, 2011

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bookgrl

'14

Physics

4.6

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Small Town Is Good Town

Lewisburg is an EXTREMELY small town. Because of this, however, a lot is available to the students at Bucknell. There are so many quaint little shops on the main street of town, but at the same time there are lots of big names that come because of the school.

Jan 05, 2011

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