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The Keohane Sports Center is well maintained, with all that one would expect from a gym. The lack of exercise equipment, however, is a big complaint among students, particularly with those who trek over to the sports center to find a line for one of the few working treadmills. Runners might be better off taking to the path around the lake, a less-crowded and prettier, yet more rugged, option. The relatively new Lulu Wang Campus Center, in all of its modern architecture glory, is gorgeous and loved by students—a popular place for students to eat, study, and chill.

The computer labs are all very nice, and most are also stocked with comfortable couches and armchairs. Classrooms in Pendleton and the Science Center tend to be well laid out and high tech, though those in Founders are cramped and stuffed with Wellesley's signature big, wooden straight-backed chairs from what seems like long ago. The Science Center is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, with its Mondrian-esque exterior encasing the remains of the old brick building inside. The campus is indisputably gorgeous, and walking up to Tower Great Hall or the Quad can take your breath away. The East Side dorms (Bates, Freeman, McAfee), on the other hand, may make you break out in a cold sweat, but they serve their purpose—and they're mostly hidden by trees, anyway.

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vrunw

African Studies '15

3.8

B+

Could Use an Update

The Sports Center is one facility that could really use an upgrade. It has everything you need but it's not modern or updated to current standards of many other colleges. There is also a limited number of cardio machines, etc. which is a downside. The outdoor facilities are wonderful and very well-maintained, however. Love the libraries and Lulu, but feel that space could be better utilized there since there are many strangely-shaped rooms that are unfurnished for studying, eating, etc.

Feb 15, 2012

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courtneyhutton

Chemistry '15

5.0

A+

Beautiful Campus

The campus and facilities are beautiful. While the buildings retain their original gothic structures, even the dormitories, the insides are up to date and cozy. The science center is an amazing architectural feat, and well worth a visit. The athletic facilities are easily accessible and provide a variety of equipment, include spinning machines, ellipticals, and treadmills. Most dorms have work out rooms of their own.

Oct 26, 2011

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mgoblue

Biology and Biological Sciences '13

3.8

B+

Facilities

Athletic center needs serious renovations. There are never enough machines and the roof is leaking. I think the school needs to make the athletic center way more non-athlete friendly. Apart from that, the rest of the buildings on campus are pretty up to date and comfortable, and generally serve their purposes.

Oct 17, 2011

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