Wells College

Wells College

Aurora, NY, USA
Private
4 Year

Nikki's Review

Review of Wells College

from New Gloucester, ME

Describe your college in three sentences.

The place to be. Beautiful campus, friendly staff, and friendlier students. Truly a wonderful and unique school

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

Tour. Wells can look pretty boring from websites and reviews, but one step on campus and you will see that Wells isn't your typical run of the mill college.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

It's academically challenging, but nothing that's not manageable. There's always someone willing to help you. The staff and your peers truly want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to succeed.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The dorms are larger than dorms at most other schools. They come equipped with furniture and are very nice. There are many different types of living arrangments on campus so there's surely something for everyone.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The dining hall is opened from 7:30 am to 8 pm, accommodating all schedules. There are vegan and gluten-free options, as well as a "special" and a burger or pasta bar. There's also a salad bar, a noodle bar, and dessert options for every meal. It's hard not to find something to eat here.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

Wells recognizes that the campus is rather far away from major cities like Auburn or Ithaca, so there are always activities run by student life, as well as transportation opportunities to make sure the students at Wells are never bored. There are also a variety of clubs and sports. If there aren't any clubs that spark your interest, you can make your own club. Getting bored at wells is almost impossible.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

Wells is full or unusual traditions. One of the weirdest, yet most fun traditions is called Odd Even. Depending on the year you graduate you are either an odd or an even. For example, since I graduate in 2022, I'm part of Evenline. Odd Even happens twice a year. In the fall the women will have a sing-off and basketball game. In the spring the guys will have a dance off and dodgeball game. Though Odd Even is a competition, it emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and sisterhood between classes.