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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 50%
Male Undergrads 50%
Birth Control Available? Yes
In the Davison Health Center
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. Foss Hill
  2. Class
  3. Parties
  4. Usdan University Center
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Dorms
  2. Olin Library
  3. Parties
  4. Frats

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While Wesleyan students are certainly not the tanned beach babes you might find at USC or Miami, they are not as unattractive and hairy as they are purported to be. Yes—"No-Shave November" is very big among girls and guys, and there are certainly some dirty hipsters who never wash their flannel, but on the whole, Wesleyan is actually a fairly attractive campus. Most people put effort into their appearance (clothing, hairstyle, general grooming, etc.), and while the outcome might be "weird," it is usually not super sloppy.

There is a prevalent hookup culture on campus, and casual sex is generally preferred over relationships. This free love is fueled by the rejection of gender roles that usually dictate relationships. A strong emphasis is put on safe and consensual sex, and there is a program called ASHA (AIDS and Sexual Health Awareness) that runs workshops dealing with these issues. Rape and sexual assault are taken very seriously by the administration.

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Guys & Girls at Wesleyan University

grrrl19

'15

English

5.0
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Hipster Hook-Ups

Nearly everyone on campus is a hipster, to some degree. Skinny jeans, skirts with tights, and psuedo-geeky glasses abound. Both guys and girls are incredibly stylish, and not many people are in your face about it. The generic hipster style can get boring, though. Luckily there are people who shape their own interesting style instead of relying on stereotypes and Tumblr pictures for style tips. Hook up culture is a big part of life at Wes. From what I have seen, there are less relationships and a lot more "Friends with Benefits" situations. None of this is necessarily bad--it's part of what gives Wes its unique culture. Students take pride in these widely recognized things and even make fun of themselves for them.

Jan 02, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Wesleyan University

nrobichaud

'14

English

4.6
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A Little Bit Eclectic

Sure there are lots of hipsters, but these hipsters do care about stuff. Stuff ranging from just their clothes to (of course) the environment to philosophy and even math. The social life is hoppin' every night and most people are friendly. There is a certain amount of pretentiousness but it doesn't get out of hand. Also, important note: there are so many attractive people (male and female on this campus it's almost overwhelming... almost).

Sep 07, 2011

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WesDudeee

'14

Economics

5.0
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Hot

For some reason a stigma of ugliness is attached to the Wesleyan student body. While Wesleyan might have been a granola community 10 years ago, it is now more popular and widely attended. Every time I've gone out to a frat I've been surrounded by hot girls. And the special thing about Wes girls is that they tend to be extremely liberal and inclined to put out and not care about it. It isn't a big deal. It is sex. People want it, so people should take it. Though I cannot comment on the guys, the girls at Wesleyan are slam pieces.

Aug 02, 2011

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Social Scene

As a rule, Wesleyan students are extremely extroverted—sometimes more than necessary. While the majority of Wes students probably did not sit at the popular lunch table in high school, rather than becoming self-conscious introverts, many students decide to blossom into cheerful, gregarious individuals in their college years. Rather than struggling to find someone to talk to at a party, most visiting students wonder how to get their companions to shut up. Wes students love to talk, play, wrestle, joke, laugh, and horse around with one another. It is not uncommon to see two friends tackling one another on Foss Hill or playing full-contact croquet on Andrus Field. Wesleyan students are mostly friendly and genuinely want everyone around them to be as excited about life as they are. Certain niches of the social scene do have an element of snobbery, however. The theater and visual art departments, in particular, are known for having one or two snooty members per clique. Eclectic, one of the houses on campus, is extremely exclusive and self-contained, and this sometimes leads people to see them as anti-social. These tend to be exceptions to the rule, however, as most groups and organizations are extremely accepting of others. At Wesleyan, you’re going to make friends, whether you like it or not.

Hookups or Relationships?

Relationships at Wesleyan are as varied and colorful as the students themselves. While there is a small contingent of students in long-term relationships (who all get together to watch “How I Met Your Mother” on Monday nights), the rest of the campus ranges from consistently hooking up with one person to polyamory. Also, upperclassmen are known to prey on freshmen.

Best Places to Meet Guys/Girls

Any major social event on campus is a good place to meet people. At Wesleyan, a student is just as likely to strike up a conversation with the guy or girl in the third row as it is to land a date with that incredible pianist who was giving you the eye at the jazz concert. For serious relationships, people tend to meet doing the things they love, whether it be dancing, working in the scene shop, taking a class on medieval European illuminated manuscripts, or just shooting the breeze.

Dress Code

Because of the eccentric student body, on any given day, one can see anything from sweatpants to a pinstripe suit. Wesleyan students tend to love traditional hippy attire (flip-flops, hemp, and dreadlocks), traditional hipster attire (tight jeans, plaid shirts, and hair that obscures the eyes), or ensembles that look like the losing end of a fight with a thrift store (granny glasses a plus). The T-shirt advertising some obscure product or rock star is always a staple, and accessories may include anything from cowboy hats to costume jewelry. Above all, Wesleyan students tend to dress to their mood and personality, which, more often than not, is showy and cheerfully bizarre.

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Hometown: Los Angeles

Major: English and French

Grad Year: 2014

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