<p>so im in (i got a likely ee) and im doing a visit. any advice? good classes to visit, places to visit, food, etc?</p>
<p>Are you going for SOC or just in general? Are you sleeping over or are you coming for a couple of hours?</p>
<p>I'm not sure how class visits are arranged, in the past for SOC admissions found a bunch or morning classes who were willing to take people and they had people sign up for the classes they wanted, letting a handful in each class. If you are sleeping over, perhaps hosts will take you to a class or two, I'm not sure. A lot of classes perpectives can't get much out of because it's either not at their level or they didn't (obviously) do the homework that was being discussed. You do get a biased (but real) sample of what class sizes are like and how students interact with their professors.</p>
<p>Since admissions has tours daily, I imagine you are taking one. That will probably cover a dorm, the academic quad, the library, the campus center and the science center which are most of your bases.</p>
<p>You can buy meal type food on the fourth floor of the campus center (expensive if you aren't on the meal plan), but if you can get some sort of ticket for the dining halls (no idea if these exist) then go for that because it's all you can eat and slightly more realistic (we can't have sushi every day). Your parents will probably have to starve though. Since you are paying, you can also get food at El Table, Collins Cafe, or the Hoop.</p>
<p>As for free touristy things, the Davis museum is closed this academic year to make the roof not leak, but the Greenhouses are open every day until four. If you want to pretend you are an investigative reporter you can visit the archives and look at Hillary Clinton's senior thesis. You can walk around the lake or through the arboretum. Most events at Wellesley are free to students (some with a couple dollar charge to off campus guests) and if you see any posters advertising something good that day, by all means go.</p>
<p>When I was there, I just followed a student I met in a French class into her res building and ate there.. it was really relaxed there's no one to check for id or tickets or anything.. so i think that's a good idea to try out on campus.</p>
<p>Have you arranged a visit with a department that you're interested in? Even if you haven't, drop by the office and see what you think!</p>
<p>If the weather is nice and you have a break in your schedule, take a little time to explore the campus. There are some stunning areas of campus, such as the arboretum and botanical gardens. You can get a nice view of the east side of campus if you take the main stairwell in Green Hall all the way to the top. (Go in the front door--in the academic quad--and keep going straight. The main stairwell will be on your left. When you get to the fourth floor, there will be a smaller set of stairs that have two heavy, arched doors on the right-hand side. These open onto itsy-bitsy balconies that have excellent views. If you're lucky enough to catch one of the carillonneurs during a lesson or concert, the wooden door at the very top of the stairs will be propped open. There are even more spectacular views of the campus from the landings in the tower ... and the carillon is pretty interesting, too.)</p>
<p>In general: see things. Talk to people. See how you feel on campus. If you're interested in sitting in on a class, email the department to ask what classes will be meeting during your visit. If you get tired and want some quiet time, stop by the greenhouses or sit by Paramecium Pond.</p>
<p>Enjoy your visit, and please share your thoughts about it if you like!</p>