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School Slang
  • The Butt Hole: The courtyard between the Butterfield dorms
  • The Butts: The Butterfield dorms
  • The Nics: Nicolson dorms
  • Pre-frosh: Prospective students, pre-freshmen
  • Uz (pronounced "ooze"), or Uzzi, Suzi, Uzdanistan: Usdan University Center
  • Wes: Wesleyan students add "Wes" to the beginning of everything [e.g., "Wesstudents," "Wescrew" (the crew team), "Wesbox" (the campus mailbox), etc.]
  • WestCo: West College Residence Hall
Things I Wish I Knew Before Coming To School
  • Joining clubs is the fastest way to get involved with the school and make a name for yourself.
  • Many people (male and female) do not shave. Ever.
  • Many Wesleyan students can’t tell the difference between “avant garde” and “just plain weird.”
  • Not all brilliant people are pretentious, and not all pretentious people are brilliant.
  • People at Wesleyan are accepting of all sorts of different personalities and philosophies.
  • The majority of bathrooms are coed.
  • The students at Wesleyan are some of the most fascinating and wonderful people you will ever meet.
  • WesFest does not accurately portray what normal life at Wesleyan is really like.
  • Wesleyan brings out the best in people.
  • Wesleyan has no journalism major.
Tips to Succeed
  • Be yourself—really. You’ll eventually find your circle.
  • Chat up your professors. Most are genuinely interested in student input and output.
  • Don’t be afraid to try new things.
  • Don’t be intimidated by others' achievements or abilities; everyone has something different to offer.
  • Don’t get sucked into the “protest everything” mentality.
  • It’s important enough to say twice: try new things!
  • Join lots of clubs and activities early on. It’s a great way to meet new people and discover new interests.
  • Performance ensembles are a great way to have fun, meet people, play music, and earn a few extra credits without worrying about a huge study-load.
  • The Career Resource Center is a great way to fill your summer with exciting opportunities.
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lucky214

Film and Video Studies '15

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The Folks

What really makes Wesleyan so great for me is the people. They really improve the college experience vastly considering everyone is adds value in one way or another and that everyone is happy to be here. The hook up scene can be agitating considering the size and what you're looking for but many manage and seem very happy.

Jan 02, 2012

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mprezioso

Biology '15

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Campus Life

During the weekends there is always something to do and a part going on.

Nov 11, 2011

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nwildenradt

Economics '15

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Magic of Wes

For those who attend Wes or have visited, most are able to recognize that it really is a special place. Since Wesleyan I have been exposed to the greatest diversity of unique individuals that share a common goal of enjoying their college experience, in whatever ways best suit them. FOSS hill during spring time epitomizes Wesleyan - a grassy hill looking out over the central quad and baseball/football fields where people from all grades and social groups congregate.

Sep 19, 2011

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User rating for Wesleyan University - Inside Scoop is 4.6 out of 5 based on 10 user reviews.

Facts

Traditions
  • The Douglas Cannon: Between South College and Memorial Chapel sits an empty gun mount that once held the Douglas Cannon. Throughout Wesleyan’s history, the cannon itself (which is currently among the missing) has since disappeared and reappeared, often in very bizarre places. The tradition of stealing the cannon is a long celebrated rite of passage in the Wesleyan community. In the past, the Douglas Cannon has surfaced in the office of the managing editor of Life magazine, baked into an enormous cake, and presented as a gift to Richard Nixon.
  • WesFest: Hoping to woo the cream of the pre-frosh (freshmen) crop, the University admissions department hosts WesFest every April. WesFest is designed to give admitted students firsthand exposure to the academic and social features of Wesleyan. Incoming freshmen are often pampered, exposed to trendy art exhibits, taken on scenic tours of campus and the surrounding area, and are lectured to by some of today’s brightest intellectuals.
  • The Wesleyan Cardinal: The Cardinal was adopted as Wesleyan’s mascot and team name in the early 1930s. The Cardinal was originally inspired by a baseball captain named Walter W. Fricke, class of 1933, who purchased a baseball jacket with a Cardinal stitched on the breast pocket. Wesleyan, which was looking to replace “the Methodists” as its official school nickname, soon adopted the Cardinal.
  • Zombies vs. Humans: Students engage in a campus-wide game of "Zombies versus Humans."
Urban Legends
  • "The Shang" is a mysterious structure rumored to be located in the WestCo quad. Only the hippest of the hip are allowed inside (if it even really exists).
  • Several secret societies appear on campus, cropping up every few months to create mischief and the occasional episode of whimsical vandalism.
  • The network of tunnels beneath the school can give the bold student access to just about every building on campus.
  • There are several graveyards actually on campus, and all of them are, of course, haunted.

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