I rowed for three seasons in high school. It was hard, and I often felt like I wasn’t getting any better, but on the good days it was tons of fun. Gliding down the Nashua River made for some magical spring afternoons, especially when the leaves grew back on all the trees and folks from town walked their dogs on…
Category: Food and Drink
lunch near the lake
To finish off our semester in Geneva, the undergraduate program had a little farewell lunch. We gathered with the coordinators of the program and our mentor to discuss our past semester. What we learned, what we saw and what we are taking away. We also discussed our future and plans for the summer. We ate lunch at a beautiful restaurant…
So Long, and Thanks for Everything
Dear All, 8 months, 23 blog posts, and about 13,000 words later, my career as a Wellesley admissions blogger is finally coming to a close. It’s been quite a ride! From sharing my love of Lake Waban to chronicling the strange odyssey that was the weird mermaid psych class, we’ve gone some places. I hope you’ll forgive me if I…
time flies
One of my favorite things about Geneva is the diversity of people. There are people from all over the world in Geneva. In fact, I do not know many actual Swiss people, everyone seems to have origins somewhere else. Living in Geneva does not feel very Swiss, and in fact, many Swiss people outside of Geneva would not consider it…
Hidden Gems at Wellesley: Cooking Nights!
Hello hello! I don’t normally post on the weekends, but today I wanted to talk about one of Wellesley’s most underrated features (in my opinion): cooking nights! I attended my first ever cooking night last semester, and ever since then, I’ve kept my eye out for more. I remember the first time I showed up so nervous, because I didn’t…
Welcome Class of 2023! Have Some Advice!
Welcome to the siblinghood, Class of 2023! Everyone of you accomplished something impressive by getting here. “Oh, except for me, the admissions office probably just made a mistake when they admitted me–” No! I work for admissions and they’re awesome! They admitted you for a reason! You’re here to learn a little more about this college, right? Okay, welcome. Here’s…
9 Things To Do When Visiting Wellesley (With Your Parents)
Go out to dinner. Our small town of Wellesley is sweet but a little pricey. Lots of students take the bus into Boston to explore in the evenings, but if you’re sticking around Wellesley, having a parent about to fund your dinner out is a good idea. Poke around the dorms. If your parents have been to college, they’ll know…
How Wellesley Students Do Spring Break
Look, I love Wellesley. I love the classes, I love the campus, I love my friends here. I also love getting the heck off campus over breaks. I especially love it during Spring Break, when the midterms are mostly over and finals are still on the horizon and it’s just warm enough to sit on a beach somewhere without a…
Scoops 4 Days!
I’ll be the first to admit that, sometimes, the dining options at Wellesley and the surrounding area can become a bit repetitive. I mean, there are only so many times you can order Lemon Thai (the go-to Thai spot in the nearby ville), be creative at the salad bars on campus, or get Domino’s for those late-night cheesy cravings. However,…
Graduation: Some Pros and Cons
Returning to college at the end of break is always bittersweet. Quick list of personal pros and cons: Con: Saying goodbye to high school friends. Pro: Saying hi to college friends. Con: No more home cooking. Pro: Home cooking does not include an entire cabinet of dessert options. (And Tower dining hall does.) Con: Adulthood is coming! It’s officially coming!…