<p>Before I start this message, I want to say that I have met quite a few girls here who have been to all-girl schools prior to coming to Wellesley. Although there continues to be a lack of men, I think they have the advantage of not noticing it as much as other students (and to be honest, I don’t even usually notice it lol).</p>
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<li><p>It’s 50/50, or degrees of variation from that. For every girl I know going out on the weekend, I know someone staying in & doing homework or just hanging out with friends. And again, this varies from week to week, depending on what parties or events are going on at other campuses. If you decide to come here, whether or not you go out on the weekend is going to depend on a variety of factors - how much work you need to get done, if your friends are going, if there’s something interesting going on in Boston or at other colleges, etc. While I wouldn’t say it’s a large percentage, it’s definitely a sizeable one that goes out on the weekends (and quite a few who don’t!) Those who do go out are definitely not envied though, or held in contempt…it’s just a matter of personal choice. I hope this answered your question, but all I know is what I see. </p></li>
<li><p>There are parties on campus, usually held by organizations or clubs. There tends to be one every other week held in the first floor of the campus center. These usually aren’t large, but can be (again, depending on who decides to go). There are also 3 societies on campus (basically sororities but not exactly) who also hold parties. Sometimes they have really interesting themes (there was a Bad Romance theme before break that was popular), but whether or not you enjoy those parties is also a personal thing. Honestly, some girls love them, other girls despise them & think the girls (and guys) that go to those parties aren’t exactly the most respectable…to put it lightly, but it’s all a matter of personal opinion. If you come here you’ll have to see for yourself what I mean.</p></li>
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<p>As for other parties (I’m assuming you mean dorm parties), while I won’t say they don’t happen, I’ve never seen one. I’ve heard of a few occurring in some of the other dorms on campus (a.k.a the west side) but really they’re not too prevalent. This is definitely not like a state university where you try and do homework to the blasts of music from the floor above or your neighbor. It’s usually quiet here on weeknights, maybe a little louder on weekends. It depends on where you live though. I have heard of a few people throwing some friday night parties in their room, but the stories of these are few and far between. There truly is not a lot of partying in dorms. As for drugs & pot, again, I’m sure there are people who do them, but really all I’ve seen is cigarettes (because prob anyone smoking pot isn’t going to do it in a public place lol). I don’t think we have any big drug problems, and if we do, I am unaware. </p>
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<li>How do boys think of us…well:</li>
<li>We are all a bunch of lesbians</li>
<li>We are all a bunch of prudes</li>
<li>We are all a bunch of sex-crazed feminists who love any person with a *****</li>
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<p>Does that make any sense? If it doesn’t, welcome to the world of perceptions of Wellesley women. I’ve heard it all from guys on other campuses. Some of them don’t respect us. But look at what they think of us! None of those even go together! And honestly, for the general population of students here, it’s NOT true. You will find boys in the Boston area who respect Wellesley and women, I don’t mean to make a stereotype. But everyone has a different slant on who we are, and there’s not a whole lot we can do about that. It comes with the territory of an all-women’s institution that men will start to say nasty things and assume we’re all lesbians. If this is going to bother you, then maybe Wellesley isn’t the right place. I’m only going to say this once though - you can’t become too concerned with what other people (wrongly) think. You know the truth, and that’s all that matters. </p>
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<li>If you want to find a party, you’ll find one. Trust me. I know girls who made it their main objective in the beginning of the year to find parties and men, and have that type of constant social scene. There is a bus that takes you into Boston & drops you off right in front of MIT and Harvard. MIT frat parties are generally more well-advertised than Harvard parties. They will also be more common in the beginning of the year. There is also a shuttle that takes you to Olin & Babson during the weekday. So travel really isn’t a problem. Finding a party is slightly more difficult, but again, you’ll hear about parties from friends & upperclasswomen and even facebook. </li>
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<p>You said it yourself, your decision has now come down to social life. I’ll be honest - Johns Hopkins probably has a greater one than Wellesley (at least in terms of parties). In fact, I know it to be true. But, if you’re willing to put partying aside for one of the greatest educations in the country, then Wellesley is your place. I hope my answers helped at all in determining whether Wellesley is right for you. There is a social scene, and you can find parties. But it does come down to how much effort you want to put into it. </p>
<p>Best of luck with your decision!</p>