<p>I'm planning a one-day visit up to Wellesley soon. Any particular recommendations on things to do/see? I already know Boston well and plan on spending a good portion of the day hanging out with some friends in Cambridge, but I'd love to hear about things on campus and right nearby that are "must-sees." For what it's worth, Medieval Studies and Comparative Lit major.</p>
<p>Also, can anyone speak to how accessible the campus is? I don't need wheelchair accessibility, but elevators and a relatively flat campus would be nice.</p>
<p>I visited Wellesley about two weeks ago. HAHAH Wellesley is VERY hilly :) Enjoy! </p>
<p>The student tour guide mentioned that the original campus designers felt that hills are a good thing for women...interprete that anyway you wish.</p>
<p>But I should add, the flatness/incline-ness of a campus shouldn't be the determining factor in choosing a college!</p>
<p>Wellesley is an awesome school that also happens to be aesthetically pleasing as you'll see. Just recently I have strongly considered applying there Early Decision. Will you be applying there? What do you like about it?</p>
<p>Yes, OMG HAHAH it's TOTALLY HYSTERICAL when someone has a physical disability that prevents them from being able to access some campuses well. LULZ OMGZ.</p>
<p>Perhaps a tour of the campus? That way you'll get to see a little bit of everything on campus. Also, if you have the time, you can arrange to stay overnight with a student. And Wellesley isn't THAT hilly. But then again, I am from San Francisco so I'm a bit biased ;) Wellesley the town isn't terribly exciting, unless if you consider expensive clothing boutiques invigorating.</p>
<p>Beginning, I think she missed from your post that there was a disability involved. I don't think any offense was meant, but some careful reading and an apology may be in order. Just a misunderstanding.</p>
<p>As for Wellesley, they are a bit hilly. If, however, you call the Admissions Office, or better yet the office for students with disabilities (I don't know its exact title, but if you google it I'm sure you can find it), I think they'd probably be willing to set up a special tour for you. There are plenty of golf carts that they could take you around in, plus you'd probably learn more about what services are offered to students with disabilities. Give them a call- everyone at Wellesley is very nice and willing to help.</p>
<p>Ugh...that horrible long walk with our bags and bedding. Never again. </p>
<p>Beginning- if you end up at Wellesley, unless you're a science major, steer clear of the new dorms. They're not a very fun distance from most of the academic buildings, although they are right next to the science center.</p>
<p>Beginning- I do owe you an apology. I read your post with haste and just quickly remembered all of us on the tour complaning in good humor about the walk on the hilly campus. I definately should read more carefully. In my defense you said "I don't need wheelchair accessibility, but elevators and a relatively flat campus would be nice". Reading that in haste, I interpretated it as elevators and a flat campus as being "nice" additions (this is the preference for many people in the era we live in...), and nothing more. Whatever the case, all this could have been avoided if I were a more cautious reader so I really am sorry. </p>
<p>Although I still think Wellesley is more hilly than most other campuses I visited, I'm sure their services for students with disabilities are more than sufficient and that you'll have a great time on the tour.</p>
<p>Applicants for admission are admitted to the College without regard to disability. During the pre-admission process, applicants may need:</p>
<p>accommodations for a campus tour such as an Accessible Routes map, or a sign language interpreter
Applicants needing these or other disability related assistance should feel free to contact:
Jim Wice, Director of Disability Services, (781) 283-2434</p>
<p>LykE OmGZ I hopE u don't hayte mE! Haha I would never, ever talk like that. But in all seriousness I hope its a truce and I wish you good luck with everything this fall.</p>