<p>How's the social life at Wellesley? Are there a lot of activities on campus? How easy/difficult is it to meet guys?</p>
<p>social life at wellesley? ehh...its not very active, or so i've heard. i live about a mile from the campus and know a bunch of girls who go there. they love it, i love the campus, too. my friend transferred to stanford b/c of the lack of social life (aside from the two girls across the hall from her who were making a lesbian porno movie and asked her to provide the soundtrack). they take shuttle buses to MIT and harvard for frat parties, etc., only to be shuttled back in the wee hours of the morning all drunk.
i dont want to turn you off from wellesley -- its a great school, but its also not known for its very active social scene</p>
<p>We know a young woman who is attempting to transfer out of Wellesley after just one semester. Although she is happy with the academics, she is very unhappy with the social scene there. To meet guys, she says you have to go into Boston. Not only is it a pain, but also it's very expensive over the long haul.</p>
<p>My daughter is there and extremely happy. She is dating a guy from MIT and they take turns coming to their respective campuses. She hasn't complained about the social life, but that wasn't the reason she went to Wellesley. She has also dated a few guys from Harvard. She was matched up very well from a roommate perspective, and has found a group of girls who share similar interests and values. They all kind of hang out together. If you are looking for the wild drunken frat party scene, my guess is Wellesley isn't for you. If, on the other hand, you are looking for outstanding academics, with Boston at your fingertips, you might consider Wellesley. Or ask them to consider you!</p>
<p>megsdad:
i applied ed to wellesley and i had some questions about the social scene. i think i recognize your user name from last year? if that was you, you had great things to say, and i credit a lot of your posts with helping me with my college decisions. what does your daughter plan to major in? i'm kind of nervous about balancing everything at a school that has such a strong reputation for being really intense and competative, has she mentioned anything about that?</p>
<p>skeptical:
She is leaning toward a biological sciences/pre-med major. Do not worry about the balance issue. If my daughter has discovered one thing at Wellesley, it is they very much want the young women who "land" there to be successful. She was placed in an upper level calculus class (much to her dismay) and found that she could get all kinds of help from outside tutors, help sessions, etc. She is now doing really well in the class. Additionally, her English class, though intense, has been an extremely positive experience. In this class she is doing work in classical poetry. Her other classes are also going really well, and she is loving it! We attended some on these same classes with her on Parent's Weekend (they encourage this) and found the professors to be unbelieveable. She was chosen to be in the Wellesley College Dancers and that takes several hours of practice each week.<br>
She has managed to get to Boston on weekends and enjoy a fun social time there, as well. There may be girls that head into Boston during the week, but her schedule simply doesn't allow that.
One of the best things for her has been a great roommate. Wellesley did a superb job of matching these girls up. She has plans to go to see her roommate in CA during the Christmas break, and roomie will make a return visit to see us in the south.
One last thing....she has not been faced with the competitive issue. It could come later, but the young women she has encountered to this point have all been working toward the goal of each of them being successful (together).
And the campus!!! It is breathtaking. I have seen a lot of college campuses, and there aren't many that hold a candle to Wellesley!!</p>
<p>I think, and correct me if I'm wrong, that if we really want to meet guys, we'll be able to find them.</p>
<p>Going to a women's college really pushes a woman to be aggressive in the social aspect of life. I think it's great that guys will not be there as a main part of the society, but that we can definitely find them in the area. Be optimistic SkepticalSeniorNYC, you applied to Wellesley because you love the school. Yes, I have concerns about being able to find a "boy-toy" if I am there, but the amount of love I have for the school cancels that out.</p>
<p>MargauxR-I don't think I'm looking so much for a boy toy as just guy friends...I love my guys and I can't imagine life without them, you know what I mean, guy friends are just as important as "toys" and just as much fun (in different ways obvi). You're right though, every time I go back and regret my decision I keep thinking about this amazing prof I met who I want to be my advisor, the Econ/Poly Sci depts, the summer program in DC, the strong alumni network, the beauty of the campus, the nice housing, the ideal suburban setting...I could go on forever. Thanks, you helped me find that stuff again.
Since I am kind of in the throes of senioritis, I have to admit that I've been thumbing through the Wells course guide...I am OBSESSED! SO many cool classes! I am SO EXCITED FOR COLLEGE!</p>
<p>Skeptical Senior NYC.... this is a true life example from this past weekend:
Wellesley College Friday afternoon December 10th:
Our daughter and 7 other first years met after their last class to bake christmas cookies and watch "Its a Wonderful Life".
Later......
They got dressed and ready for a Christmas party held on campus at 8PM....guys from Harvard, MIT, Babson and Bentley were there.</p>
<p>Saturday:
They studied for finals and then got ready and took the bus to Harvard for another party that evening.</p>
<p>Sunday:</p>
<p>They all got dolled up and went to a large downtown Boston Church, they ate lunch and watched the ice-skaters in the Boston Common.
That evening they exchanged "secret Santa" gifts within the group.</p>
<p>Not sure what you are looking for.... but she has had a really awesome first semester, has done really well academically, dated some great guys and is looking forward to coming home to see friends and family here.</p>
<p>BTW... her professors have been amazing..... and extremely helpful!</p>
<p>Thanks megsdad. I think my little freak out of a couple of weeks ago has passed. When I got my letter I was so ecstatic, I know Wellesley's the place I want to be. From what you wrote in your last post, I think I'll fit in fine. Of course, now I have to top that next hurdle of going to college and making friends and settling in...which kind of scares me more then the college process itself. I have a weekend of pure bliss and now I feel like I'm already focused on next year...scary!</p>
<p>Skeptical is the bomb diggity! Her ability to make puns and witty remarks puts any "Gilmore Girls" episoide to shame. I aspire to be her. Maybe if I'm good she'll agree to hang out with me once in a blue moon, next year in Boston?</p>
<p>I was just wondering about the rules at wellesley concerning guys. Are they allowed in the dorms and to spend the night over at the dorm? I've heard that rules are pretty leniant at wellesley because they really trust the girls for example with take home exams and being able to pick the dates for exams. </p>
<p>This is to any current wellesley students- are there many girls at the school that fit the stereotypical "bitchy" "prissy" "mean" "drama queen" "slutty" personality?</p>
<p>hannah,</p>
<p>actually, when i visited, everyone was really nice. no vulgarities or anything.</p>
<p>Hannah, I think you need to rethink or at least rephrase your question. I don't know where you get your "stereotypical personalities, but I would shop at a different store. Wouldn't you be more interested in the positive aspects of their personalities? </p>
<p>My understanding from our tour guide is that if a roomate doesn't object males could stay over night and there is a designated bathroom for males somewhere in the dorm.</p>
<p>i already know all the positives which is why im goign to be attending wellesley this sept. i've already been accepted ED, i was just wondering about the negative. i got those stereotypes by looking around my high school actually. just hoping not to see anything resembling my high school when i go to college.</p>