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Western Kentucky University Folk Studies Program 2011-2012 incoming graduate information packet A basic, no-frills starter kit for life in Bowling Green and at WKU /folkstudies  NEW STUDENT INFORMATION KIT Hello! Welcome to the Folk Studies graduate program at Western Kentucky University! We’re looking forward to meeting you (if we haven’t already) and to the upcoming semester! Enclosed is an informal informational packet that we hope will help with your transition. This information was put together by students, for students, and covers things like where to get groceries, registration for classes, how to get a decent apartment/house, utility hookup procedures and basically how to make your move to Bowling Green and WKU a little less stressful. Again, welcome to Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University, and Folk Studies! We hope you find this information helpful. Table of Contents Part 1: Kentucky and Bowling Green…4 Introduction to Kentucky…4 Kentucky Folklife…4 Alcohol Note...5 Introduction to Bowling Green…5 Information services…5 Getting Around…5 Public Transit…6 Other Transportation…6 Airports…6 Hotels and Motels…7 Banks…7 Food Shopping…8 Farmer’s Markets, Orchards, Farms…9 Beer and Wine…10 Housing…10 Miscellaneous settling in information…12 Utility Information…12 Mechanics and Car Repair…13 Gas…14 Laundry Service…14 Shopping…14 Beauty…15 Community Health Services…16 Pets…16 Physical Activities…17 Buying Bicycles…19 Radio…19 Libraries…19 Some Local Attractions…19 Bowling…21 Movies…21 Playhouses and Theatres…21 Restaurants…22 Pubs, Taverns, Clubs, and Watering Holes…25 Part 2: Western Kentucky University…26 Introduction to Western Kentucky University…26 Important Phone Numbers on Campus …26 Getting Started…26 Grades…26 Parking on Campus…26 WKU Libraries…27 Technological Information…27 Buying Books…28 WKU Health Insurance…29 Medical Care…29 WKU Child Care…29 Athletic Facilities…30 Part 3: Folk Studies Program…31 Faculty…31 Departmental Spaces