<p>Hello! I am transferring as a rising sophomore this fall and am lucky enough to have my choice between Wellesley College and Wesleyan University (and Brown if they let me off their wait-list, ahahah). I'm a bit lost. </p>
<p>A bit about me: I am coming from a small liberal arts college in the Midwest looking for a more academic environment, more student activities, a more fun environment, a great alumni network (I really gotta get a job you know), friendly students who are passionate and fun and whatnot, and a good location. I am going to be majoring in Sociology and Economics (could dabble in Environmental Studies but we'll see) and would appreciate stellar departments and approachable faculty that can set me up for internships, summer research, and so forth. It's a lot to ask for, but as a transfer student, I've already been around the block a bit and can't settle :)</p>
<p>I am transferring from my old school because it was too small, the location was really crappy, I wasn't academically challenged, and there was really nothing to do at all except drink heavily (which is fine sometimes but like come on). So I'm looking for a good atmosphere.</p>
<p>Anyhow, I'll break down my perceptions/internet-findings about the schools and my perceived pros and cons. Please correct me if/when I'm wrong and elaborate!</p>
<p>WELLESLEY
Pros:
-arguably better academics/name recognition/ranking/prestige
-no dumb boys
-MIT/Olin/Babson cross-registration
-Proximity to Boston for internships
-Beautiful campus (I visited during Thanksgiving and died a little, it was so beautiful)
-great Econ department
-Educational Studies department (I'm really interested in Ed research/policy)</p>
<p>Cons:
-social scene could leave something to be desired. Would I have to go to MIT/Harvard to have a decent time?
-too intense?
-cliquey prep school girls? (how will a normal girl make friends? quite concerned. Most of my friends freshman year were boys.)
-it's not Boston, I might grow to dislike the upper-class suburb of Wellesley</p>
<p>WESLEYAN
Pros:
-It seems like the culture is very progressive and liberal and laid back
-A bajillion artsy, music-y, cool things to do on campus
-Proximity to New Haven, New York (!!)
-slightly larger
-small town setting (so everyone will stay on campus and hang out with me)</p>
<p>Cons:
-According to my mother, "It's not Wellesley." Prestige factor?
-Less access to a big city than Wellesley
-Lesser academics? I don't know.</p>
<p>Help would be MUCH appreciated. Does anyone have experience transferring into these schools?</p>
<p>Thank you CC! (Cross-posting in both college and general transfer forums)</p>