<p>I've decided to apply to Wellesley after spending time on the school's website and reading about the advantages of women's colleges, but I would like to here some insight about Wellesley from actual students if there are any here. How do you like it? Do you see boys? What do you love most about Wellesley?</p>
<p>As a first-year at Wellesley, I can tell you that it is amazing. I love the sense of community and sisterhood. You definitely do see boys here. The ones you find on campus are usually someone's boyfriend, but there are a few who are taking classes here. There are also school sponsered mixers and dances where they bus in guys from other colleges. It's also pretty easy to go into Boston and there are a whole lot of other schools there and many many boys. It's really what you make of it. I have friends back home who I am sure would not like Wellesley. It's a unique environment, but you will totally know if it's right for you. I would definitely recommend a visit to get the full vibe of the campus and classes. Best of luck with your application!</p>
<p>I graduated a few years ago, but Wellesley was a remarkable experience. Regardless of personal feelings, students generally accepted each other as they were; I miss this, perhaps, more than anything else.</p>
<p>The campus's beauty really can't be overstated. A lake, a picturesque pond, an arboretum and botanical garden, a meadow, several greens, and more courtyards than you can shake a stick at complement the natural (and manmade) hills and the architecture. Although the landscaping looks natural and spontaneous, the grounds crew works very hard to keep everything in its rightful place. Compared to so many campuses with neat, tidy, and utterly dull flowerbeds and lawns, Wellesley's grounds are breathtaking. (Actually, they're stunning all on their own, without the need for comparisons.)</p>
<p>Will you see men? Yes. Cross-registered students, visiting clubs, other students' boyfriends/family, attendees for various mixers ... you'll have opportunities to mingle with them.</p>
<p>colormehappy is right about the value of visiting the campus. The environment isn't for everyone, so do visit if that's a possibility. Otherwise, continue gathering as much information as you can. Best of luck with your application!</p>
<p>Thanks for the input! Unfortunately, I won't be able to visit unless I'm actually admitted, but from what I hear, I think I would really like Wellesley.</p>
<p>wellesley is amazing just through reading your comments
so sad I can't apply for wellesley ED
crying~~:(</p>
<p>I'm a sophomore and I find a lot of people have love/hate relationships with this school. There's the concept of the "Wellesley Bubble" where it's felt that the campus and atmosphere isolates the ~2400 women from the real world. If you're looking for a great academic experience, definitely choose this college. Literally by 7pm, the entire campus is DARK save for the reshalls and student center/library/etc. Walking around at 9pm feels like you're alone at a desolate camp at 3am. However, the professors are amazing, and there are myriads of opportunity for studying what you're interested in. I'm currently taking a class at MIT and the infrastructure of a course there compared with Wellesley is so contrasting. If you're looking for a nice campus, independence, and bad weather, choose Wellesley. </p>
<p>As for the guy situation, it's not a problem as long as you're proactive and you make the right connections. 50% of guys at MIT are part of a frat, and there are plenty of frats to choose from on a Friday or Saturday night. If you go to a frat party with a couple of hot Wellesley friends by your side, it doesn't matter if you're not on the guestlist, you'll be let in. If frathopping at MIT's not your style, try Harvard dorm parties or their big dance parties, or the frats at Babson or Brandeis. If you don't want to make the effort to go offcampus, stay oncampus for one of the society (TZE, ZA, or Phi Sig) parties or other big dance parties. The guys present for the latter ones tend to be a) with their girlfriend b) with their fratmates looking for ass c) with one or two friends, all of whom are looking for ass. At Wellesley, the walk of shame for a visiting guy equates to "Tower Breakfast".</p>
<p>Wellesley is an all-girls college? Lol, sorry to sound like a noob...</p>
<p>^ yep :) (10 char)</p>