Wellesley is a well-rounded, diverse, open school: the students are pushed to work their hardest, achieve their goals and be amongst the best of the best. Wellesley prepares each of its students to be a leader, one who is able to work successfully and efficiently with others as well as direct projects herself. Courses are rigorous and sometimes stressful, but the result of a Wellesley education cannot be amounted in letter grades; here, values and practices necessary for success are learned inside and outside of the classroom.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you someday want to own your own business, practice, firm, or be your own boss, no other undergraduate program has the ability and success in preparing students to be more individual and self-sufficient as Wellesley. Wellesley builds confidence, adds to personality, and brings people together in wonderful, fascinating ways.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
I have not had a single course more difficult than any other. Despite your academic strengths and weaknesses, each course is taught at a steady pace, based on student feedback and participation. Though professors are usually easy to work and negotiate with, Wellesley courses call for a lot of the student's time and attention. There is, of course, still time for great fun and games. Work hard, play hard.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Depending on personal preference, Wellesley dorm life encompasses a variety of atmospheres. Each of the Wellesley dorms (or dorm complexes) are known for their own traditional type of population. For example, East Side is more quiet, laid-back and individual, whereas West Side is more rowdy, group activity-oriented and upbeat.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Though one of the largest complaints on Wellesley's campus is the quality of food, I, personally, enjoy the meals. It isn't Mom's home cooking, but it's definitely not as bad as some other colleges'. The dining service is innovative and accommodating.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Various Wellesley orgs (campus organizations) hold parties, pub nights and other events on-campus, but there is also an extremely convenient way to get into the city to visit MIT, Harvard, Berklee, BC, BU and the other surrounding colleges and universities (as well as, say, Newbury Street). The bus stops along Harvard, MIT and in the middle of Boston and is very easily accessible. Running at all kinds of hours, this also allows for safe and easy transportation to and from parties or other events outside of Wellesley's campus.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Wellesley seems to be a little on the expensive side, but when considering all that we as students receive and have available (the Wellesley transportation, the great food, etc), it's reasonable. And Wellesley prides itself on giving good, reasonable financial aid.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Stepsinging (singing traditional Wellesley songs on our Amphitheater's steps), Hoop Rolling (literally rolling a wooden hoop as fast as possible down a stretch - it's a race), Flower Sunday (not mandatory, but fun: Wellesley students sign up to receive little sisters, to whom they present flowers as a surprise and listen to speeches and watch performances in the Chapel).
Which types of students will excel at your college?
See above Tips for Prospective Students section.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
So. Many. Orgs.
Wellesley has a large selection of organizations that put on various fun activities. It's definitely worth it to attend the multiple fairs dedicated to detailing events planned for the year. Get involved! It's so fun!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I have no personal experience in Wellesley's greek life, though our now-four Societies are each dedicated to bringing a new, exciting activity to campus.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Wellesley is so safe. It's almost ridiculous. We love our Campus Po.
Wellesley is a well-rounded, diverse, open school: the students are pushed to work their hardest, achieve their goals and be amongst the best of the best. Wellesley prepares each of its students to be a leader, one who is able to work successfully and efficiently with others as well as direct projects herself. Courses are rigorous and sometimes stressful, but the result of a Wellesley education cannot be amounted in letter grades; here, values and practices necessary for success are learned inside and outside of the classroom.
If you someday want to own your own business, practice, firm, or be your own boss, no other undergraduate program has the ability and success in preparing students to be more individual and self-sufficient as Wellesley. Wellesley builds confidence, adds to personality, and brings people together in wonderful, fascinating ways.
I have not had a single course more difficult than any other. Despite your academic strengths and weaknesses, each course is taught at a steady pace, based on student feedback and participation. Though professors are usually easy to work and negotiate with, Wellesley courses call for a lot of the student's time and attention. There is, of course, still time for great fun and games. Work hard, play hard.
Depending on personal preference, Wellesley dorm life encompasses a variety of atmospheres. Each of the Wellesley dorms (or dorm complexes) are known for their own traditional type of population. For example, East Side is more quiet, laid-back and individual, whereas West Side is more rowdy, group activity-oriented and upbeat.
Though one of the largest complaints on Wellesley's campus is the quality of food, I, personally, enjoy the meals. It isn't Mom's home cooking, but it's definitely not as bad as some other colleges'. The dining service is innovative and accommodating.
Various Wellesley orgs (campus organizations) hold parties, pub nights and other events on-campus, but there is also an extremely convenient way to get into the city to visit MIT, Harvard, Berklee, BC, BU and the other surrounding colleges and universities (as well as, say, Newbury Street). The bus stops along Harvard, MIT and in the middle of Boston and is very easily accessible. Running at all kinds of hours, this also allows for safe and easy transportation to and from parties or other events outside of Wellesley's campus.
Wellesley seems to be a little on the expensive side, but when considering all that we as students receive and have available (the Wellesley transportation, the great food, etc), it's reasonable. And Wellesley prides itself on giving good, reasonable financial aid.
Stepsinging (singing traditional Wellesley songs on our Amphitheater's steps), Hoop Rolling (literally rolling a wooden hoop as fast as possible down a stretch - it's a race), Flower Sunday (not mandatory, but fun: Wellesley students sign up to receive little sisters, to whom they present flowers as a surprise and listen to speeches and watch performances in the Chapel).
See above Tips for Prospective Students section.
So. Many. Orgs. Wellesley has a large selection of organizations that put on various fun activities. It's definitely worth it to attend the multiple fairs dedicated to detailing events planned for the year. Get involved! It's so fun!
I have no personal experience in Wellesley's greek life, though our now-four Societies are each dedicated to bringing a new, exciting activity to campus.
Wellesley is so safe. It's almost ridiculous. We love our Campus Po.