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grace12
Wellesley College '12
Majoring in Political Science and Government
Member since 5/8/2011
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Off Campus Housing- What?
There is little off campus housing, and most students choose to live on campus. 1-2 students every year lives at the Natick Organic Farm, which requires 15 hours a week of work in exchange for housing. The housing near Wellesley has low availability, high cost, and low convenience. On campus housing is a great opportunity though, you just roll out of bed to class.
May 08, 2011
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It's Massachusets
Personally, as a Floridian, I don't like the snow. While I hate the winter, Wellesley is always heated well, and maitenance clears the paths super quickly (at 4AM). During the spring, Wellesley has the most beautiful campus to go see the flowers or walk around the lake.
May 08, 2011
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Financial Aide Is Great
The financial aide office has always been helpful and reasonable. Go in and see them if you have any questions.
May 08, 2011
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Club Athletics the Way to Go
The varsity athletes are self sufficient, and amazing women. The sports center facilities are going to be redone in the next couple of years, and these teams have great coaches. The biggest club sports on campus are by far Ultimate Frisbee (50 person team with A and B) and Rugby (30 people- pretty serious). The club sports are a great way to make new friends and relieve tension. Those who think that there aren't many sports on campus simply haven't been involved. For the very very serious athletes, join Blue Crew.
May 08, 2011
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Cheap and Always Available
I know that some people complain about DC lot being far away, but honestly, compared to a big institution, this isn't a problem. You can always find a spot, maintenance clears the parking lot and digs out your car for you, and it's only $125 for a year. That's expensive for a college student but nothing compared to the bigger schools.
May 08, 2011
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Ugh
I'm not a fan of the dining halls, and I am sick of having to eat crappy AVI fresh food. Dining hall hours are limited, and it makes no fiscal sense. As an athlete, I eat more than my other friends, but I don't have to pay more. The hours are also very limited, and you cannot get off the meal plan. The benefits are that they have a kosher dining hall, lots of vegetarian food, and the convenience of not having to cook for yourself. As much as students complain, 90% would stay on the meal plan even if they could get off of it.
May 08, 2011
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