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<li><p>Students who apply EE and who get either the “likely” or “unlikely” letters are pretty set for what their eventual decisions will be at the end of March. I think it’s very uncommon for there to be changes to students in those groups.</p></li>
<li><p>The restaurant options in the actual town of Wellesley are pretty limited, especially if you’re talking about the average college student budget. There are Thai, Chinese, Pizza/sub, and bagel shops, a Peet’s and a Starbucks, a very high end Asian fusion restaurant of Ming Tsai fame, and a mid range italian restaurant. There are Indian restaurants in the neighboring towns of Natick and Framingham, but you’ll need a car to get to them. If you’re into ethnic food, the cultural orgs are your best bet, as it seems that there’s an organization selling and delivering food almost weekly. Seriously, the student groups do not scrimp on the food.</p></li>
<li><p>I’ll repeat the sentiment that Massachusetts and the NorthEast in general is not Huckabee country. Yes, there are conservative students on campus and they make their presence known, but don’t expect a 50-50 split. The CPLA is the non-partisan political group that sponsors events and speakers for both sides. They are cool.</p></li>
<li><p>Well, all the outdoor scenes for Mona Lisa Smile were filmed on location on campus. So you’re seeing the actual grounds and the actual buildings - yes, the campus really is that beautiful.</p></li>
<li><p>I was a student when that article came out and I can’t believe people are still referring to it. The overwhelming campus response: wow, slow music news week for Rolling Stone if they had to come to Wellesley to fill their sexy-party-story quota. Seriously, the entire tone and sentiment of that article is so far from the Wellesley norm that it’s quite laughable. </p></li>
<li><p>Students can study abroad in their junior year for one or two semesters. There are also some wintersession programs abroad that are open to all students. For junior year abroad, your financial aid package carries with you as long as you in a Wellesley or Wellesley partner program (there are hundreds). You are responsible for incidental costs during your time away. As for food, I think that depends on your program and what is included in it.</p></li>
<li><p>No AC in any of the dorms because you’re in New England and will be in school from Sept. to May. It can be really hot and muggy for a few weeks at the very beginning and very end of the academic year, but just bring a fan and you’re fine. The rest of the time, yes, heat is unlimited and each room has an adjustable furnace.</p></li>
<li><p>Bring a good winter coat. Or get one when you’re here. And snow gear if you like playing in the snow and want to go traying/sledding. No better place to sled than Severence hill.</p></li>
<li><p>I loved Wellesley for the awesome professors, the support of the community, and the opportunity to see women in leadership positions as the “norm.” I was seriously turned off by the occasional “that girl” in class - the super, over eager, let me talk and ramble on to try and prove I am smarter than you, hear me reference some obscure source, bring up a point without really making a point girl. There is no need to prove yourself, we’re all here at Wellesley, so yes, we’re all very smart.</p></li>
<li><p>Textbooks will always be a big expense every semester. However, it’s easy to buy used books at the bookstore, but it’s almost always cheaper to buy directly from students. As for fun stuff, you can go both ways: super cheap or super expensive. Almost every Wellesley event is free for students, and many MIT and Olin events as well. There are a lot of discounted student priced things to do in the city, just remember to flash your college ID. Remember, Boston is a college town so a lot of activities and events are geared towards that demographic. However, keep in mind that things in Boston are generally more expensive than you’ll find elsewhere in the U.S., except for probably NYC, LA, and San Francisco.</p></li>
<li><p>Cellphone consensus on campus:
- Verizon
- Att/Cingular
- Sprint</p></li>
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<p>Do not get T-mobile if you’re planning on using your phone on campus.</p>