Babson College Reviews

Classes are definitely...

Classes are definitely interesting; if anyone disagrees, he or she should look to transfer since the class is tailored well to business and entrepreneurship. Some liberal arts classes are boring, and some are a nice break from business, business, and business. Teachers are great, all with different personalities, but they are all experienced and in the right position.

The classes are interesting; the...

The classes are interesting; the faculty is very knowledgeable as far as business classes are concerned. Science teachers are terrible, and interesting liberal arts classes are far and few in between.

Babson dorms are great, compared...

Babson dorms are great, compared to many other colleges. They are kept clean by a great facilities staff. There are plenty of bathrooms and common space, providing students with places to hang out. Forest is the only dorm to avoid. It is very loud, it’s the messiest, and it does not have air-conditioning.

Off-campus housing isn’t very...

Off-campus housing isn’t very convenient, because it’s really expensive, but most of the students here are wealthy and can probably afford it.

Guys and girls on campus are...

Guys and girls on campus are definitely sub-par in the looks department, compared to state schools. But hey, they are going to work for us someday.

In my experience, the drug scene...

In my experience, the drug scene basically consists of marijuana. I haven’t come across any hard drugs in my time here. Marijuana isn’t widespread, but it is definitely a presence on campus.

The drug scene does not appear to...

The drug scene does not appear to be a huge problem here.

The most widely-used drug is...

The most widely-used drug is probably marijuana. I know some people who use it. But if you want to get hold of coke, I’m sure that you can find a dealer here. Just be careful who you talk to, because of reputation issues. Prescription drugs are also common because they are used by some kids to keep awake and for studying at night.

Excellent. I wouldn’t want to be...

Excellent. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Too bad I am already halfway done. It is a unique college, but it lacks something socially. All-in-all, for some reason, I like it a lot, though.

I love Babson. It is not a college...

I love Babson. It is not a college for those who wish to do no work, not attend class, or just party. It is a school for people who want to do well in life. Babson trains people for the rigorous business world. I would not rather be at any other college. The education here is priceless, especially because much of it is ‘hands-on,’ and I feel it’s good practice for my future career.

Sometimes, I wish I was somewhere...

Sometimes, I wish I was somewhere else, but overall, it’s a great place for a stellar education. The only thing I would really change about Babson is to relocate it to Boston.

I like everything here, but I wish...

I like everything here, but I wish it was 8,000 students instead of 1,800. As a senior, I can honestly say that I know most of the student body except the freshmen, and I’m sure I’ll meet tons of them this weekend if I stay on campus.

There are a lot of things I would...

There are a lot of things I would change about Babson—workload, GPA deflation, and some social aspects of Babson. At times, I enjoy it, and at other times, I am totally ready to leave. Right now, I’m having a good time.

The faculty is very personable. I...

The faculty is very personable. I only have had wonderful experiences with the faculty. The classes that deal with business are very interesting, but the liberal arts classes do not have as much interest to me. The faculty could be better for those classes.

The dorms are okay. The closer you...

The dorms are okay. The closer you are to the center of campus the worse the dorm is, but more convenient and more social. Farther away, the rooms get bigger and cleaner, but you are farther away from the party scene and all the other facilities.

The facilities on campus are all...

The facilities on campus are all top-notch. Babson’s landscaping crew never sleeps, and all of our dorms have recently been upgraded with wireless Internet. Students also have access to several business tools, such as Bloomberg, in the Cutler Center.

I think our campus is very...

I think our campus is very diverse. I know people from all kinds of countries, backgrounds, ethnicities, and socioeconomic levels. It’s always interesting for me to learn about people’s beliefs, and I enjoy hanging out with people and listening to them talk about their culture.

Babson is the most diverse of any...

Babson is the most diverse of any college. It seems like only one in every four American students are even from Massachusetts, which makes it diverse in terms of both countries, but also states. However, that should be expected, since this is a very international school with awesome international courses.

I would say that Babson kids are...

I would say that Babson kids are the same as kids in other colleges. We have a lot of foreign students and a lot of wealthy students. The kids can sometimes be competitive, and as a result, a little less friendly, but this is not always true. The girls are getting better looking with every year; I guess the guys are attractive. Most of the people here are pretty smart. The foreign students are usually more fashionable than the rest, but because most of the people have money here, they tend to look okay.

In terms of race, Babson is not...

In terms of race, Babson is not diverse at all; it’s very preppy and white. In terms of nationality, there is a high percentage of international students, but they either live off campus or in Van Winkle (which is far away from campus’s center).

If you want weed, you can easily...

If you want weed, you can easily get it every night. I will quote what the frats told me, "It's easier to get weed, than it is to get alcohol."

The people are cool. Sometimes,...

The people are cool. Sometimes, they are very stuck up, especially the international students. The international students are fashionable. Babson isn’t exactly known for the hotness of its students, it’s known for the brains.

Dining Hall Is Terrible, Other Options Are Good

The main dining hall, Trim, has gotten progressively worse over the last three years. Gets very boring, plates and utensils are often dirty. The other options on campus are pretty good, but are more expensive. New Dunkin Donuts is a nice addition.

Good Laptops Included in Tuition, Internet Speed Okay

Wireless connectivity all over campus, speeds could definitely be better. Downloading and streaming speeds get quite slow during times when many people are online all at once. Laptops are included in tuition and you get a new one after sophomore year, which is great. It must be given back at end of senior year. The laptops are very high quality and the IT department is good with fixing problems. Most people get charged $100 for physical damage by end of 2 year span, but this is definitely avoidable. Network printers in library are good and free.

A couple of the fraternities throw...

A couple of the fraternities throw some of the best parties. TKE definitely is the most ridiculous fraternity and the only fraternity that any of the athletic teams like. The sororities rarely throw parties but Chi-Oh and Kappa definitely go searching for parties—and guys—the most.