Everything you need to know about BG

The town of Bowling Green is located 25 miles south of Toledo, Ohio, a major American port city. As part of the American Midwest and the Great Lakes region, it is noted for both agricultural and industrial activity. Bowling Green is a safe, quiet, academically-oriented town with a population of 30,000 (not counting BGSU students). Local banks, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and places of worship are within walking distance of the campus.

1. Climate

Weather changes in BG are pretty unpredictable….Summer lasts for not more than 4 months and the temperature ranges from 20 to 30 degree Celsius. The winters are comparatively harsh with temperature ranging from 0 to -30 degrees which stays for 4 to 5 months.

2. Housing

The cost of living in BG is average as compared to other American cities. A one Bedroom furnished Apt will range between $320 to $390 where a 2 Bedroom Appartment costs around $425 to $550 per month. There are efficiencies available but not plenty.

3. Best way to get to BG

Bowling Green is easy to reach by car and is within comfortable driving distance of most major cities in Ohio and the East Coast. In fact, Bowling Green is within one-day’s drive of half of the population of the United States! Interstate 75 borders the east edge of the campus and U.S. Route 6 is just south of the city. Interstates 80 and 90 (the Ohio Turnpike) are only 20 minutes to the north; turnpike exit 4A provides the most direct route to the campus. The city of Toledo has interstate bus service and Toledo Express Airport is about a 45-minute drive from the campus. The Detroit Airport which serves more cities and has more air service is about 1 1/4 hours away.

4. Clothes … Utensils…food stuff….

DO NOT BUY WINTER WEAR FROM INDIA. Indian winter wear cannot save you from the wet winter over here.
Major utensil needs:
I ) A Cooker is a must  Approx 5 liters.
II) Frying pan
III) Atleast a month supply of Indian spices and packaged food is
Advisable.


5. Indian community in BG

   The Indian community here consists of students, faculty and their family member  and they are the members of India Student Association .We celebrate various Indian festivals including Diwali, Holi and lot more.

6. Communication facilities

   To get a mobile connection over here is not a very big task. There ave various major service providers available a few are listed below.

   Verizon Wireless

   AT and T

   T-Mobile

   Alltel

   As for calling india , few of the best ways are to use a calling card like

   Reliance India Calling Cards

   Reliable Calling Cards