Wells College

Hard Work Isn't Reward

I received a good scholarship from Wells, as do most students. However, they still managed to hit me with an expensive out-of-pocket tuition fee. I figured after I proved myself academically my freshmen year, I would be rewarded. That was not the case. After being the only freshmen male to make the Dean's List both semesters of that year, I still didn't get the FA I needed for my sophomore year. It turns out, it's not in their policy to give direct aid to students based on their GPA. So, word to the wise, don't work too hard if you come here unless you're planning on grad-school. You don't really matter, anyway.

Traditions and Classes

Traditions are the heart and soul of Wells. Both men and women are encouraged to take part. Over all it tends to be a really great time.

The best aspect of Wells: The closeness to professors. True, there isn't much to do around campus, and that's why a good portion of the student body spends a lot of time doing work. TWe aren't on our own, though. Professors are more than willing to help students, get to know them personally, and work with them. It makes every students learning experience more fulfilling if they put in effort.

Off Campus Housing Is Not Worth the Cost

Wells is located in Aurora, NY, which is a very small town located on Cayuga lake. Off-campus housing sounds pretty good, right? If it's a small town, everything is within walking distance. On top of that, you might get to live on the lake! The problem, though, is that since you're on a lake, the rent tends to be very high. A common sense solution to that problem is to live with more people. In Aurora, that doesn't work. Aurora has an old law on the books that makes it illegal for more than 3 people who aren't directly related to live with one another. This law, despite being outdated, is enforced. In the end, although you might pick up a nice house, it wil end up costing you a pretty penny.