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Wesleyan University Reviews

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  • 4 out of 4 people found this review useful.

    Danielle from New Jersey

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    Based on my experiences from being on campus, and interacting with students and faculty I could just feel myself absorbing knowledge left and right! Wesleyan's philosophy is all about learning for learning's sake, not just because it's something that you have to do while in college. Since you're spending more than $50,000 a year don't you think you should be able to do what you want with your college education?! With it's open curriculum and open arms for student innovation, Wesleyan is the perfect place to spend the best four years of your life.
    Will enjoy being here

    Students are accepting, the faculty want you do succeed and the campus feels like home!
    Bang for the buck

    Wes is on the expensive side, but it's totally worth it! I've met a ton of my future classmates that are even choosing Wes over Yale, Brown and Colombia if that means anything. If you want a more personal undergraduate experience with a ton of active alumni to help you through your future then Wesleyan is the place for you.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do well in school, participate in activities that you're passionate about and show the Wes admissions staff that you're perfect for Wesleyan through your essays and you're good to go!
    Great for these types of students

    Creative, intellectual, bright, innovative, unique

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Classes are really reading-intensive, but are also very interesting.
    Am enjoying being here

    Greatest. School. Ever.
    Bang for the buck

    It's expensive, but I love everything about Wes. Totally worth it.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply early decision. A huge portion of the classes are admitted through ED.
    Great for these types of students

    People who love awesome people, challenging academics, and fantastic vegan food.

  • 0 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Kayla from Bronx, NY

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    They have great programs
    Will enjoy being here

    It is a fun place to be, the people are friendly and contribute to the diversity

  • 3 out of 18 people found this review useful.

    Victoria from CA

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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  • unknown

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Atmosphere is phenomenal. Great Education. Staff is caring and professional.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit, and know a general direction.
    Academic Rigor

    Life on campus is targeted to undergraduate students--thus quite rigorous.
    Dorm Life

    Buildings are a little old, but that makes the community stronger.
    Food and Dining

    Best for what it is. Variety.
    What to do for fun

    A great place to find some friends for life, and just hang out with them.
    Great for these types of students

    Artistic. Openminded.
    Clubs and Activities

    Plenty to choose from.
    Campus Safety

    Security does a great job.

  • Brittany from Lithonia, GA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Wesleyan University is a great university that allows self-growth. There are frequent parties and events to make up for a small-town located school. The diverse student body and great Wesleyan faculty make Wesleyan a truly unique and great experience.
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't worry about making friends; there are so many different groups at Wes that you will find your group relatively quickly in the school year.
    Academic Rigor

    If you don't procrastinate, the rigor isn't too bad. The work is reading-heavy in almost all classes with the exception of math.
    Dorm Life

    I live in the Butterfields dorm and it's very much like a community. Much of the dorms at Wes are very tight-knit and that's usually where a lot of friendships are started.
    Food and Dining

    The food is great, but the food can be a bit repetitive. I recommend ordering take-out or delivery from town from time to time.
    What to do for fun

    There are events every weekend so there's always something to do, whether or not you're a partier or not.
    Bang for the buck

    Wesleyan's tuition is a bit steep, one of the most expensive in the country. But, filling out financial aid can lessen the load. It's a great experience if you can afford it or don't mind taking out loans or looking for scholarships.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    WesFest occurs in April. It's a huge good-time event that occurs for prefrosh that want to visit and meet some members of the class. Some of the best parties and concerts occur at WesFest!
    Clubs and Activities

    We have a club fair once every semester. There are so many clubs and activities for all types of people.
    Greek Life

    Wesleyan has a couple of fraternities but no one really pledges a sorority. The Greek fraternity houses host a lot of parties but Greek Life is not a prominent aspect of Wesleyan life.
    Campus Safety

    Public Safety patrols the campus at night and there are Emergency stations located around campus.

  • Brendan from Middletown, CT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Around campus, there is a general environment of smart, open-minded individuals who are, by a large margin, happy to be at Wesleyan. The free exchange of ideas is valued greatly by students and professors alike. The professors are very engaging and, while the coursework may be challenging, the general campus consensus is that the work is well worth the effort.
    Tips for prospective students

    At Wesleyan, freedom and individuality are valued. This is reflected in the open curriculum and the wide variety of events on campus. The biggest tip for prospective students is to visit campus and even to visit a class. I’ve never seen a professor deny a high schooler of sitting in on a course, and it will give you a good idea of what that class is like. Be wary, though, of generalizing a single class to the entire university as a whole. The more classes that you visit and the more people who you talk to, the better informed that you will be about Wesleyan.
    Academic Rigor

    Like anywhere, the difficulty of the coursework is highly dependent upon where your interests lie and what classes that you choose to take. There is much freedom in scheduling courses, and, outside of your major, there are no strictly defined requirements. It isn't high school, any more, though. If a course seems to require a lot of reading, then you need to plan accordingly for a higher level of work. On the other hand, if you're excited about reading and absorbing information in that way, then you might find the more scientific classes to be more rigorous, because there is often a weekly problem set on top of other work.
    Dorm Life

    The university tries to be very accommodating of any housing concerns that the students might have. As freshmen, the majority of my friends have been given single rooms, which I have come to learn is very rare among even upperclassmen at other institutions. At the same time, though, there are many freshmen in forced triples due to this year's class size. As an apology to these individuals, Wesleyan does give them a small sum of money back on their housing costs.
    In the dorms themselves, much depends on where you are on campus and within the building. Overall, no one that I have talked to about their housing experience has had any large gripes with their dorm or floor. Wesleyan would receive three stars here because of their underestimation of the size of this year's freshman class, but their saving grace is, as stated, the commitment to allowing the option of singles to freshmen.
    Food and Dining

    The food on campus is good, but it does get rather repetitive. There are two dining halls, both of which accept meal tickets and points. One, Usdan, is buffet style, but often has very similar options from night to night. The other dining hall is Summerfields. It has a set menu, and the food is very good, but again it tends to get old. The other major place to dine is WesWings, the restaurant on campus that only takes points. Its name is a bit deceptive. WesWings does have a variety of wings, but it's also a real restaurant with a spectrum of options. All dining areas on campus offer vegetarian- and vegan-friendly meal options, as well as any other food allergy or preference that students might have.
    What to do for fun

    The university sends out a weekly email detailing all of the on-campus events going on in that particular week. The majority are often sporting events of one form or another, but there are also many productions, open mic nights, and other alternative things to do for fun. On the weekends, of course, there is partying to some extent, but it's in no way forced upon students if they don't wish to participate.
    Bang for the buck

    Wesleyan University is, admittedly, outrageously expensive without scholarships or other aid. It's difficult to justify going to a university for upwards of $50,000 a year. However, the financial aid office is excellent at working with students and parents to help the students continue to attend Wes. If you're able to get even some of the price of attendance reduced, or are able to pay in full, I would say that Wesleyan is well-worth the money. In my college search, Wesleyan stood out as very unique in terms of atmosphere and student body. It has strong majors across the board, from the sciences to theater and the arts, and is well-respected by employers.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Somewhere special that not many people know about is the top floor of the Allbritton Center. If you go in the back of the building to the top, you can go outside and get a beautiful view of Middletown and of part of campus. There are a lot of really comfortable spots in Allbritton, the Science Library, the lounges in Exley, and around campus to get work done with very little disturbance. Most people are very respectful of others doing work.
    Great for these types of students

    Wesleyan can be great for anyone who doesn't mind being challenged academically and intellectually. The college is renowned for a strong liberal attitude, but this doesn't mean that there isn't a conservative presence on campus. There are students of all backgrounds and opinions on campus at any given time. Prospective students who enjoy an open atmosphere centered around acceptance of others will thrive at Wesleyan University.
    Clubs and Activities

    Every spring and fall, there is a club fair where all of the clubs on campus come out onto the field at the same time and are all happy to tell you about their clubs. The majority of the tables have candy, too, so it's strongly advised that new students attend. At the club fair, you can sign up for as many of the countless clubs that you'd like to participate in, and you get to be on their e-mail list for future events. Clubs on campus are anywhere from very time-consuimg to nearly commitment-less, depending mainly on personal preference and time.
    Greek Life

    Greek life is concentrated on High Street in a row of nice houses opposite the main campus administrative buildings. It isn't extremely prevalent, but it does exist for those students who would like to participate in it.
    Campus Safety

    I, personally, have never felt unsafe on campus. Public Safety is around and, from what I've heard, they're quick to respond if anything does happen. Students often walk around campus late at night without much hesitance.

  • Marie-Joane from Middletown, MD

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    wesleyan university is demanding, but exciting. students have the ability to not only pursue academic excellence, but also partake in any non-academic activities. students at wesleyan are welcoming and friendly.
    Tips for prospective students

    come prepared to learn, but there is no need to stress because teachers and students have a nice relationship.
    What to do for fun

    in middletown there is laser tag, movie theater and many shops. not far from middletown there is a mall, bowling and many more activities. on campus there are plenty of clubs and activities to do along with intramural and varsity sports.