<p>This is just from my own experience and observations.</p>
<p>It’s really how you act. If you act ditzy and crazy in a party situation, people are more quick to associate you with negative Wellesley stereotypes (“she’s sexually frustrated and ditzy and spoiled”). If you act poised and intelligent, they’re going to associate you with the positive stereotype (“she’s a kickass Wellesley woman”).</p>
<p>My boyfriend, who goes to MIT, might slightly be biased because he’s dating me, but he thinks that Wellesley is a really respectable school. I’ve introduced myself to Harvard and MIT grad students who seem to greet me with respect when I tell them that I am currently attending Wellesley.</p>
<p>I guess my point is that there appear to be two stereotypes that are on completely opposite ends of the spectrum, and it is up to you to decide which one you want people to associate you with.</p>