Wellesley is a motivated, driven woman's place to take risks, challenge herself, and learn unique tools for success. The professors are dynamite, the resources are incredible, and the campus is New England paradise. Then on the weekend, feel free to blow off some steam with friends in Boston and Cambridge!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Wellesley likes to see some fire, some passion for learning. That is what will keep you afloat at this rigorous college. Take risks and challenge yourself. Engage with your teachers, coaches, and other adults to push yourself and think outside the box. Take classes and do extracurricular activities because you love them and you want to succeed at them-not because you feel like you are supposed to for a resume boost. Colleges like Wellesley appreciate authenticity.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
No basket-weaving classes here. Professors are reluctant to give out top grades unless students truly deserve them. This keeps students on their toes to do their best, and it maintains the Wellesley name as an academically respectable one. Although the schoolwork definitely piles up, Wellesley has a lot of academic and tutoring resources for students. Students are competitive with themselves, but not cutthroat with each other. And despite their challenging coursework, Wellesley women feel free to take risks like learning new languages or performing scientific research for credit.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Wellesley has adorable historic dorm buildings. Just about everybody lives on campus, and all four years are represented in each dorm. Some rooms are pretty small, but it's a fair trade-off for having a beautiful historic building. And given the women's college thing, these dorms are well-kept, hospitable, beautifully decorated, classy, and just quiet enough. Wellesley has some great staff who help to maintain the dorms and serve as resources. Students have a lot of freedom with hosting gatherings, having guests over, etc. because of the Honor Code which governs student behavior on campus.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Everyone who lives on campus is obligated to be on the unlimited meal plan, which makes for a great community atmosphere because the dining halls become universal gathering spaces. The food is pretty good and there are a lot of options, especially for vegetarians. Wellesley could do a bit better in the gluten-free department. There are no classes from 12:30-1:30 pm, so virtually everyone has a lunch hour together.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are always cool lectures, talks, and events on campus.
Thursday night is Pub Night, when students gather at the on-campus pub for a dance party and a beer. Otherwise, parties at Wellesley can be hit-or-miss, with a couple dependable staples throughout the year. A lot of Wellesley women frequent the MIT and Harvard social scenes, which can be a lot of fun. Olin and Babson down the street have their share of parties as well.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Be sure to take a wide variety of classes and take advantage of the many departments. Every major at Wellesley thinks her department is the best department. Also, take advantage of Wellesley's many partnerships with other schools by taking classes at Olin (engineering), Babson (business/entrepreneurship), or MIT. What a deal!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Young women who are well-read, self-motivated, independence, and crave academic challenges. Get ready to admit that you in fact do NOT know everything, but that is the beauty of education, isn't it?
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are a large amount of organizations at Wellesley and all have their unique quirks. Clubs are excellent ways to test your boundaries or try something new, like rugby or Irish music performance. Clubs and activities are great ways to socialize with other schools, too. Many organizations travel into Boston and elsewhere and have mixers with corresponding organizations at other schools.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Wellesley College is located in a safe, affluent neighborhood in Wellesley, MA. There is an excellent campus police force that is considered part of the community.
Wellesley is a motivated, driven woman's place to take risks, challenge herself, and learn unique tools for success. The professors are dynamite, the resources are incredible, and the campus is New England paradise. Then on the weekend, feel free to blow off some steam with friends in Boston and Cambridge!
Wellesley likes to see some fire, some passion for learning. That is what will keep you afloat at this rigorous college. Take risks and challenge yourself. Engage with your teachers, coaches, and other adults to push yourself and think outside the box. Take classes and do extracurricular activities because you love them and you want to succeed at them-not because you feel like you are supposed to for a resume boost. Colleges like Wellesley appreciate authenticity.
No basket-weaving classes here. Professors are reluctant to give out top grades unless students truly deserve them. This keeps students on their toes to do their best, and it maintains the Wellesley name as an academically respectable one. Although the schoolwork definitely piles up, Wellesley has a lot of academic and tutoring resources for students. Students are competitive with themselves, but not cutthroat with each other. And despite their challenging coursework, Wellesley women feel free to take risks like learning new languages or performing scientific research for credit.
Wellesley has adorable historic dorm buildings. Just about everybody lives on campus, and all four years are represented in each dorm. Some rooms are pretty small, but it's a fair trade-off for having a beautiful historic building. And given the women's college thing, these dorms are well-kept, hospitable, beautifully decorated, classy, and just quiet enough. Wellesley has some great staff who help to maintain the dorms and serve as resources. Students have a lot of freedom with hosting gatherings, having guests over, etc. because of the Honor Code which governs student behavior on campus.
Everyone who lives on campus is obligated to be on the unlimited meal plan, which makes for a great community atmosphere because the dining halls become universal gathering spaces. The food is pretty good and there are a lot of options, especially for vegetarians. Wellesley could do a bit better in the gluten-free department. There are no classes from 12:30-1:30 pm, so virtually everyone has a lunch hour together.
There are always cool lectures, talks, and events on campus. Thursday night is Pub Night, when students gather at the on-campus pub for a dance party and a beer. Otherwise, parties at Wellesley can be hit-or-miss, with a couple dependable staples throughout the year. A lot of Wellesley women frequent the MIT and Harvard social scenes, which can be a lot of fun. Olin and Babson down the street have their share of parties as well.
Be sure to take a wide variety of classes and take advantage of the many departments. Every major at Wellesley thinks her department is the best department. Also, take advantage of Wellesley's many partnerships with other schools by taking classes at Olin (engineering), Babson (business/entrepreneurship), or MIT. What a deal!
Young women who are well-read, self-motivated, independence, and crave academic challenges. Get ready to admit that you in fact do NOT know everything, but that is the beauty of education, isn't it?
There are a large amount of organizations at Wellesley and all have their unique quirks. Clubs are excellent ways to test your boundaries or try something new, like rugby or Irish music performance. Clubs and activities are great ways to socialize with other schools, too. Many organizations travel into Boston and elsewhere and have mixers with corresponding organizations at other schools.
Wellesley College is located in a safe, affluent neighborhood in Wellesley, MA. There is an excellent campus police force that is considered part of the community.