<p>I had a roommate who used ear plugs + eye shade. Earplugs seemed to work better for her than noise canceling headphones, because it’s possible to sleep with them in. </p>
<p>My room has a pull down shade. I’ve seen people put curtains around the window shade “frame.” I wouldn’t suggest buying curtains until you have a room assignment. Different rooms and dorms have different sizes/ numbers of windows. </p>
<p>Guitar, you should definitely contact the admissions office to see if you can arrange for an overnight. You are right that it is hard to get a feel for campus at Spring Open Campus, because there are so many other prospective students. If you know a current Wellesley student, you could also make arrangements to stay with her sometime.</p>