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<p>I'd like to transfer to Wellesley...but I've never visited, and I dont have the $$$ to visit unless I knew I was accepted. So I was hoping some of you folks could help me out here.</p>

<p>My first question pertains to the social aspect of Wellesley, how competitive are the students with one another during the school year?</p>

<p>I like the idea that it is a community school do those words reflect the actual college?</p>

<p>Is there a lot of civic activities? </p>

<p>I've heard the alumni support after graduation is phenomenal (comforting in the current economic climate) is that true?</p>

<p>Any relevant knowledge that you can share would be fabulous! I'd love to attend a woman's college, I'm also looking at Bryn Mawr and Mills here in California. Any extra info would bet met with plenty of gratitude!</p>

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<p>I'm just a first year, but I'd be happy to answer your questions. :)</p>

<p>My first question pertains to the social aspect of Wellesley, how competitive are the students with one another during the school year?</p>

<p>Students are quite competitive, I would say, but mostly with themselves. When I say this, I mean that students will push themselves to study hard/revise their paper so they can get past that B grade. It's quite inspiring for me, especially during finals, when I see all of my friends studying and preparing in various ways; it makes me feel like I should also be taking vigorous notes/studying or else I'm not normal. I think there are some girls here and there who are insane and will do silly things (I can't think of any right now other than hiding library books) but I have yet to come across any.</p>

<p>I like the idea that it is a community school do those words reflect the actual college?</p>

<p>Yes, I would agree with this statement. My dorm, in particular, is very social and close. We study together in the common room, and sometimes organize little study parties or what not. Wellesley prides itself on its community, and tries very hard to maintain this by assigning a billion advisors to each student and organizing numerous activities.</p>

<p>Is there a lot of civic activities? </p>

<p>I think so, there are tons of activities if you know where to look. Usually this might mean asking a friend or contacting a faculty member for more information, but I'm never concerned about not being able to do something because it's not offered...chances are it's there, but hiding, if you can't find it.</p>

<p>I've heard the alumni support after graduation is phenomenal (comforting in the current economic climate) is that true?</p>

<p>I hope so! I have heard of alums who major in Art and Art History but end up working on Wall Street...it's all very strange! The alumni network is like the mafia! But in a good way.</p>

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<p>i'm a junior - hope this helps.</p>

<p>My first question pertains to the social aspect of Wellesley, how competitive are the students with one another during the school year?</p>

<p>I think this depends on the major, honestly. I know the Economics department is really competitive but that's typical of any school, really. I really don't get the competitive vibe though - like the previous poster said, you really compete with yourself and not so much with other people. </p>

<p>I like the idea that it is a community school do those words reflect the actual college?</p>

<p>Hmm. I think this really depends upon which dorm you live in and also which year. I'm still best friends with the first people that I met at Wellesley that lived on the same floor as me. I know these are women that I will continue being friends with for the rest of my life. We really don't have much school spirit in terms of sports and such, if you're looking for that type of community. But, I think that the overall atmosphere is very nurturing.</p>

<p>Is there a lot of civic activities?</p>

<p>Yup. Lots of orgs do a lot of civic service and if you're still not satisfied, Boston is only a few miles away. </p>

<p>I've heard the alumni support after graduation is phenomenal (comforting in the current economic climate) is that true?</p>

<p>OMGYES. I hope that emphasizes how incredibly AMAZING the alumnae are. I love them to death and can't wait until I am an alum as well. I almost feel like the alumnae love Wellesley more than the current undergraduates. But, seriously - we have an entire program of internships in the top major American cities completely built upon alumnae connections - you pretty much get to follow an actual Wellesley alumnae around for the entire summer and do the cool things they do AND get paid. It's pretty awesome. We have an entire online network database of all the alumnae, their jobs and their contact info. So, if you ever need a recommendation or a helping hand, just type in what you're interested in and voila, you'll find an alum that's happy to help.</p>