Wellesley College — Attraction in Wellesley

My daughter graduated a few years ago. She entered as very liberal, and left as mostly libertarian. She was so put off by the faculty, administration, and students actively stifling intellectual debate- anything straying from the Marxist/leftist agenda was openly mocked, and she feared speaking her mind or submitting any student assignments that didn't echo the far left agenda on anything. So she did what she had to in blabbering back what the faculty wanted to hear in her classes so she could get through. Utterly despicable. When one of her classmates raised the issue of constructive debate, the president of the college said she is welcome to transfer out...

30 years ago I received a very good science education at Wellesley. It's in the region of the Northeast with lots of colleges and near enough to Boston to enjoy what there is in the city. At that time the campus was beautiful and still very historic. In fact when I first arrived they had the old gym with the antiquated changing rooms down in the basement ! I can't really vote for changes that happened...

The grounds here are so beautiful! I enjoyed a walk on the dirt path along the lake. There are a few platforms where you can sit and enjoy the view. I also enjoyed walking the campus and enjoying the wonderful architecture. I loved the contemporary, angular design of the student center against an old, curvy tree. And on the other side of the railroad tracks is a lovely trail network, pond and beach,...