Wesleyan College

I am beyond grateful that I have the opportunity to attend this college. If I had the opportunity to go to another school, I wouldn't. Here is why:

1. The campus is absolutely beautiful. Even when it rains, it's gorgeous. The Cherry Blossom trees on campus are also part of the reason why this campus is so beautiful. I feel so relaxed whenever I walk around campus. Not only that but we also have some wildlife on our campus. We have geese, deer, and horses (the horses are for the equestrian team). They just add more beauty!

2. The professors are amazing. They aren't there to just collect a paycheck, they are there for you. My professors can tell when something is wrong with me and they pull me to the side and ask if I want to talk about it. They are incredibly understanding and they always make sure that you understand the material. If you don't then they will set up times to meet with you or get you in touch with the tutor. (Tutors at Wesleyan are free, btw). They also give you their cell phone numbers in case you need to reach them right away.

3. Wesleyan provides many opportunities for you to be able to do an internship. It doesn't matter what year you are, you are able to go out into the field you want a career in and get credit counted towards your classes. Not only that, but our education department allows its students (even first years) to go into classrooms and work with the children and get a hands on experience on what their future job will be like.

4. Wesleyan also provides many opportunities for you to conduct your own research study. If you are looking at going to Graduate school then having a lot of research studies under belt is a definite guarantee into Grad school. Not only that, but there are plenty of opportunities for you to get your research published and to present it at different conferences. This school is truly amazing and I am so blessed to be able to call this my Alma Matter. Hail Wesleyan!

3rd Year Female -- Class 2016

Education Quality: A+, University Resource Use/ spending: B-

I believe that my Wesleyan education has not only prepared me for the drive and determination needed in the work field, but also the ability to professionally communicate with my co-workers and supervisors. The diversity of the campus, on-on-one attention from professors, and the extracurricular activities I was involved in while a student at Wesleyan all contributed to my success after graduation.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

Wesleyan College became my home. I started my college career thinking I knew what I wanted to do, who I wanted to be, and the things I wanted to experience, learn, see, and feel. I had no clue. At Wesleyan I shortly embraced all of its traditions, quirks, and abnormalities and it changed my entire perspective. I grew as an individual in every aspect, socially, intellectually, spiritually, culturally, and emotionally.

The academics are phenomenal. Professors hold you accountable and treat you not only as a student but as a professional. This isn't a place for individuals who want to sleep through class, half-ass work, and think they can slide by. No. Yes, it is expensive but not nearly as most private colleges and universities.

There are many opportunities for personal growth to become a leader, team member, sister, and more.
The sisterhood aspect is a huge factor there and has deep rooted meaning and value. That is what I cherished the most. I made the best friends of my life and know that I can't ask for better people to have gotten to grow, mature, and better ourselves with.

I do think that Wesleyan College enables a sense of entitlement that can be a bit off putting to some. We all feel like our individuality and opinion is of the upmost importance and one can easily forget we are only a big fish in a small pond.

There are certain staff that need to be replaced with professionals that are alumna of the school. Things change and evolve but the agenda as to which is not of the students or the school's best interest but theirs. Which isn't fair.

Favorite students are the gems of the school which is okay but out of a total population if less than 600 students, variety can be used more there.

Socially, fun is where you make it, but Wesleyan is very exclusive. It isn't the students, it's administration. they are broadening out to the surrounding local colleges but efforts could be better. As far as for the atmosphere, NO! WESLEYAN COLLEGE IS NOT A CONVENT NOR IS IT LAND TO ALL LESBIANS. It's actually an insult because just as there are homosexuals in any place you go, Wesleyan is no different. Wesleyan is a place where any one can be valued as an individual, not by their sexual orientation, race, etc. Many women there have steady relationships with men and are not raging lesbians or feminists. And if some are that's okay too. Wesleyan teaches one to be aware of self, others, and their community. We teach accountability, leadership, professionalism, growth, faith, sisterhood, and many other things. I value my experience here and wouldn't trade it for the world.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000