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Lesley College Reviews

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Riva from New Gloucester, ME

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Within a semester, I was already prepared with a new arsenal of ideas and knowledge. Compared to what I've learned here, I learned nothing in high school. The staff, services, resources, and most of all other students are all there to help you learn and grow. It is still challenging, but you have the opportunity to grow, not just academically, but socially and globally. It takes ten minutes to Harvard Square which is full of opportunities and places to explore, and if that's not enough, it's less than a half an hour on the T to get to any type of place you can image. Lesley gives you the comforts of the small, yet urban environment, in a school that you know most people at minimum by face, while still having the city of Boston at your fingertips.
    Am enjoying being here

    Every vacation I counted down the days to go back. There is always something to do, the professors care, and even the food service staff give you a smile, talk with you, and make you feel like home. You have to get yourself involved however- there are flyers and emails, but sometimes word of mouth is the only way to find out what's really going on.
    Bang for the buck

    If your grades are good, you can get a pretty decent scholarship (up to $15,000), which helps tremendously, with additional grants depending on financial need. Work studies are often awarded, however they dry up fast. There is plenty of places to apply off campus less than 20 minutes of walking, but once October hits you will likely have to wait 'till spring unless you want to take the T to work.
    Tips for prospective students

    Visit, visit, visit! For any college, there is no way of knowing it is right for you unless you visit and see what it's really like. Student reviews and web sites and secondary information is great, but without seeing it for yourself there is really no way to know if its right for you. I have seen so many of my high school graduates transfer and be miserable because they did not visit first, and it was not like the pictures in brochures. Also, this school does play Humans V Zombies (it's a campus wide game of continuous tag) so bring your Nerf guns!
    Great for these types of students

    Lesley is not a party school, however those who do choose to party often visit Harvard next door and MIT about a half hour away. I recommend it for students who like the arts, or being around creative people, and those who are interested in a little bit of everything. Those who like a community environment will thrive here.

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Sarah from Plainfield, NH

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am actually a student at the Art Institute of Boston, but since AIB doesn't have its own tab on Cappex I'm leaving a review under Lesley since we are affiliated with them. My schedule is often very busy. My Lesley classes, that is to say my general education credits, are about an hour each two times a week while my AIB classes, my art/main classes, are three hours a day usually two times a week. It's a long day, but you really do learn a lot once you get past your Freshman year. The staff at both Lesley and AIB are helpful and I've been told if you're having trouble learning the tutoring center is good as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    Boston is a great city, and Lesley has a great campus. Lesley is about ten minutes away from Harvard Square, which is fun to explore. Boston is also very walkable, and an interesting place to explore with friends. Some times my friends and I just wander along the Charles River when it's sunny out. If you want a good place to start exploring, I say follow the Freedom Trail. Another favorite place of mine is around Boston Harbor.
    Bang for the buck

    Expect to pay a LOT of money for AIB. I was fortunate enough to get a decent scholarship package, but I have a friend who was a senior last year who is over $100,000 in debt because of his loans--and he said this was common amongst all his friends! If you get a better scholarship package at a different school, take it. That said, you get what you pay for. AIB is up to date on its technology in the labs and the teachers know what they're talking about.
    Tips for prospective students

    *You receive as much as you give. If you slack off and don't try doing your work, it will show.

    *Be open minded. The teachers might say things that will annoy you or otherwise rub you the wrong way, but you'd be surprised to know that even if you don't agree with them, their advice will still benefit you in the end.

    *Be sure to check out the free activities that Lesley has, including the free movie showings Saturday night! They're a great way to relax after a stressful week at school and best of all, you don't have to pay.

    *Beware of the shuttle that goes from Lesley to AIB and vice versa. It has not been unheard of for students to be late for their classes because of it.
    Great for these types of students

    I can only speak for AIB, but if you're truly passionate about becoming a better artist, AIB is the place for you. Ideally, an AIB student should love being in the city (or big town as my advisor calls it) and love working on their art.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Jillian from Old Tappan, NJ

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    As a Holistic Psychology major I believe that I am at the best college. Many of the professors are practicing in the field that they teach, adding real-life experiences to course work. The
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you are OK with coming to a small school.
    Academic Rigor

    Some classes are much harder than others. The rigor of classes depends of the professor.
    Dorm Life

    There is a variety of residence halls that are traditional dorms as well as individual houses throughout a three block radius in Cambridge.
    Food and Dining

    There is also a wide variety of food. Food is also from local farmers. However many students find the food unsatisfactory.
    What to do for fun

    The school is just a T ride into Boston. There is also much to do in Cambridge.
    Clubs and Activities

    There is an extremely diverse pool of clubs and activities!
    Greek Life

    This is no Greek Life at this school.
    Campus Safety

    24 hour security is on site, however there is no check-in for guests.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Miles from Storrs Mansfield, CT

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    The academic programs do look really good. If I could afford, it I might consider going here.
    Will enjoy being here

    Most of the perks would be from living in Boston near the other Universities. It doesn't seem incredibly exciting, but I'd be willing to check this place out again.
    Bang for the buck

    At upwards of forty grand without any merit scholarships, this is just way too rich for me. I was completely underwhelmed by their library, and their dorms aren't worth the price tag.
    Great for these types of students

    Women

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Catherine from Spencer, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I love my classes. I have taken classes in psychology, philosophy, dance, history, and sociology all in my first year. There is a good selection of very interesting classes, thought it is obviously not at expansive as you would get a larger school. If you like humanities, social sciences, or teaching , this is a very good choice. our science and math programs are starting to develop and there are some great opportunities in those areas as well.
    Am enjoying being here

    We are literally surrounded by Harvard, so it is a very beutiful place to be. Boston and Cambridge have a lot to offer and there is always a new place to explore. the campus quad is very beautiful, many people sit out on the grass when the weather is nice. Dorms are quite nice if you're not a freshman, since a lot of the housing is Victorian houses. Freshman dorms are typical style dorms. It is a small school, which I love because I can always find a friend to sit with in the dining hall at any given time.
    Bang for the buck

    It is on the expensive side, but I find it to be totally worth it, because I absolutely love it here.
    Tips for prospective students

    It is a small school and there are a lot more females than males at the school, but keep in mind that there is always the rest of Boston to explore.
    Great for these types of students

    Students looking for:
    A smaller school feel
    The expansiveness of a city to explore
    A good education in the social sciences or teaching
    a small teacher to student ration and small classes (I had 30 at the most in my classes, and that is as a freshman!)
    looking for a strong community
    looking for an artsier, different student population

  • Margaret from North Kingstown, RI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Lesley is a small enough school to feel at home, but has a large enough reach to feel like apart of a larger world. This very environmentally conscious school helps each student grow exponentially as a student through a huge variety of opportunities and self-designed programs
    Tips for prospective students

    The administration for the college has many issues, but the overall Lesley community is really great if you can get involved. Some of the professors are incredible. Take a class with Cristin Ashmankas if possible!
    Academic Rigor

    Just enough of a challenge.
    Dorm Life

    Dorms are beautiful. Most are great houses turned into quarters for students. Great special housing options. There can be a party scene but if your not interested, there are many alternative options.
    Food and Dining

    Food is incredible compared to many colleges. The desserts are to die for and everything is home cooked and local.
    What to do for fun

    HUGE variety of clubs and other groups. On the weekends there are always events and if not, the whole city of Boston is at your fingertips. A lot of places let you in for free with a student I.D.
    Bang for the buck

    Some of the fees seem unnecessary, especially when you don't know where they are going to. But overall, Lesley is pretty great compared to other schools.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    The quad is small and personal, like a home and most of the buildings around it are connected through underground tunnels.
    Great for these types of students

    Artsy, alternative, environmentally friendly,
    Greek Life

    None
    Campus Safety

    In Cambridge but definitely safe enough to be out alone at night. I never lock my dorm room.

  • Gordon from Cambridge, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    lesley can be extremely unorganized, but it is a fun school environment with good teachers and a handful of cool students and cute girls. know what you're planning on doing with you're life when you come here, because lesley is very overpriced, especially for those that don't even know what they want to do with their education after college.
    Tips for prospective students

    get a goodass scholarship, do not come here if you don't, this school will put you hundreds of thousands in the hole, this school's price has been compared to harvard's price for tuition..
    Academic Rigor

    classes are pretty easy, but if you want to learn you can.
    Dorm Life

    dorms are fun, got old after 2 years, but fun
    Food and Dining

    food on campus gets old very fast.
    What to do for fun

    chill in cambridge, watch movies in the marran theatre, and the ski trips are my absolute favorite thing about lesley.
    Bang for the buck

    not worth the amount of money without bangin scholarships.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the roof of white hall is awesome.
    Great for these types of students

    lazy, wants to go to college to have fun, wants to be a teacher/ art therapy major.
    Clubs and Activities

    lesley ski club is the best club, then the ultamite frizbee club. theres some good ones tho.
    Greek Life

    umm. hanging in charlies for far too long.
    Campus Safety

    security is always around.

  • Samantha from Cambridge, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    this is an awesome school. since my first day i have felt welcomed, excited and challenged. it is a great place to be for so many different types of people.
    Tips for prospective students

    be open to getting involved on campus. there is so much to do here, so be sure not to miss out on anything.
    Academic Rigor

    its about the classes you take. if you don't feel challenged enough, take harder classes. there are a variety of levels of classes, and the rigor of the classes varies as well.
    Dorm Life

    i love my dorm situation. all of the dorms are pretty nice, and there are plenty of different options of housing.
    Food and Dining

    it tends to be a hit or miss. personally, i enjoy all of the dining options on campus (there are 5), but some people tend to get tired of them.
    What to do for fun

    clubs, activities, travel the 10 minute walk to harvard square, or the 2 train stop ride to boston (maybe 15 minutes).
    Bang for the buck

    while i love it here, it can be a little costy, and people tend to cap they're aid and might still need a little more.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are tons! for everyone person, and interest.
    Greek Life

    none
    Campus Safety

    public safety is awesome! they are open 24/7, and always willing to help.

  • T. from MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Great school. Great working environment, and everyone is helpful.

  • A.E from Acton, MA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    This past semester I have enjoyed my studies of psychology and counseling. I learned more than I did in high school and I cannot wait to take my knowledge to the next level of my education.
    Am enjoying being here

    The sense of community and guidance is uplifting
    Bang for the buck

    Lesley University is quite expensive and I really did not know that until I actually got there. My parents are currently struggling to pay my tuition of 15k a semester but I believe with the help of financial aid and a possible scholarship, my education can be fulfilled.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure while you are looking at this school to keep in mind that it is not like a ordinary college. It is small with around 1800 undergraduates. If you like a sense of community and diversity then Lesley is the perfect school for you. It also offers great programs for secondary education, expressive arts therapy, psychology and counseling. There is a small group of people I know studying business management and science but those aren't the biggest majors on campus. Unfortunately, the food here isn't THAT good, but what can you expect from a college that is more focused on your journey of education?
    Great for these types of students

    Open minded, artistic, encouraging

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