Perfect Fit

Introduction
Come here to enjoy the freedom of being you. Let go of all preconceptions about gender, race, ethnicity, sexuality, and embrace people for who they are and then you'll be living the Wesleyan life. The stereotypes don't fit, the standards aren't standard- people are individuals, not categories. That's not to say we're a bunch of flaming liberals cramming tolerance and political correctness down your throat; everyone brings differing views politically and socially, and on average people are pretty moderate if not a little left wing.

This is not a good fit for lazy people. If you want to go to class occasionally, not participate in any extra-curriculars or sports, and just sleep during daylight and drink during nightime, you'll miss out on what makes Wesleyan so great. You can do that here, but the over 300 student run clubs are pretty important to the Wes experience.

Campus Life and Social Life
College row always has some big party going on any weekend in a fraternity, but most people tend to party up in student hosues and apartments, all located on campus. Sports are getting bigger but still not the driving force of the school. As for extra-curricular involvment, there's definitely something (if not many somethings) for everyone. Student clubs are what make this school awesome, and the school really works to make extra-curriculars vital. There are over 300 student government sponsored clubs from 11 a cappella groups to "Save Darfur" to the Wesleyan Investment Group. There's something here you can get into.

Weekends are pretty awesome. Wednessday night is bar night. Thursday always has good parties, and almost every weekend from Thurs-Sun, there is some theatrical performance going on if not more than one. World renowned lecuturers come to speak every week, there are always concerts (some free, some not), massive dance parties, improv comedy groups, stand up comedy, and performances of various kinds (student and professional). The only bad thing is that you can't do everything you want to because you won't have enough time. Academics
The humanities are still top notch, riviling Ivey Leagues in English, American Studies, Art Studio, and other typical liberal arts departments, but Wes has made a strong committment to the sciences in the last few years. Over a quarter of the school now graduates with a science degree and the science department's endowment is bigger than that of any other liberal arts college (I think). Classes are taught by professors, NOT by TAs. They're there to educate you first, and do their own research second. Every professor is excited about the course he/she teaches and seems to love a student who wants to learn more. The TAs are mostly upperclassmen undergraduates for larger lectures as the smaller seminars are led mostly by the professors. With a balanced but challenging course load, you'll do a substantial amount of work, but balancing it correctly, which is not dificult, will leave you with plenty of time to do a lot of other fun things. You get your education and you get your money's worth, but you get experience as well.

Student Body
Wesleyan students are from everywhere, and there is no "typical" student. Some people focus only in theatre, others in sports. Some dabble here and there, others do only community service based clubs. The Wes student is into learning from the classroom but moreso is enriched by learning from experience and interactions with people.

In Closing...
You come here because you want to, not because someone made you or you have legacy. Your own drive will get you immensly far here.