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I truly love it here!

Babson is SMALL. This is great in the classroom, because you truly get to know your professors, and even the school deans. (I'm on a first-name basis with almost every one the undergraduate deans, and professors know all their students by name.) At the same time, students can get sick of the small-ness. Classes can become cliquey. Upperclassmen usually go off-campus on weekends, and most international students live off-campus. Unless you're in Greek life or on a sports team, you probably won't have any school spirit.

Babson is a very unique college where students are able to get a world-renowned business education and become part of a close knit community. The small size allows for close interaction both in and out of the classroom, which is extremely beneficial. The resources and opportunities for campus involvement are infinite and something that the ambitious students definitely take advantage of. After having spent two years here, I know that attending Babson was one of the best decisions I have ever made, both academically and personally.

During my time as a student at Babson, I have been incredibly impressed by the school and the student body. I love the small campus atmosphere that allows for a sense of community and a closeness with both staff and faculty. I think time and time again that a small school was the perfect choice for my undergraduate education. I always get a very positive reaction when people find out that I go to Babson as it has a great reputation in the business world, it has been incredibly helpful as I plan for the future that we have such a great reputation. If I could change one thing, I would like to maintain our beautiful campus while moving the school into Boston. Although it is very easy to get to Boston (take about 20 minutes), I find myself sticking closer to campus.

I want to start off by saying that I really enjoy Babson. Freshman year was rough, and the classes are hard. There's a lot of stuff on your plate, and you may come to dislike freshman year. I did. I'm so profoundly glad I stuck around however. I start school everyday and know the opportunities in front of me may be unparalleled. I've grown through babson, moreso than I may have grown at any other school. i'll tell you this, babson is getting big. The impression of Babson is only growing stronger, and the current administration is being extremely innovative. I look forward to entering the job market with Babson's name on my resume, but I look even more forward to Babson's name on my resume in 10 years, or even 5 years. Frankly, I believe the sky is the limit for Babson and it's being well-managed. Academically and opportunity-wise, Babson is excellent. If you think you're gonna live the Animal House or Van Wilder college life however, you should consider elsewhere. Campus life is pretty weak here, and overall students are pretty apathetic about the social life. You're not going to be partaking in massive ragers often, only very occasionally. Frats have been on the decline as they've been hit with sanctions due to illegal actions. The surrounding area isn't very fantastic for college students either. Many things in Wellesley close around 8-10pm, if not earlier. There is Boston, and that's fun, but Boston is also an early town. Babson provides a shuttle that gives access to Boston thursday-sunday and rides are free. With all that said, there are opportunities for social life. If you're active, you will undoubtedly find something to do. And with the huge range of people here, you'll find a solid set of friends to rely on, just don't expect toga parties 7 days a week. I suppose Babson students expect to celebrate when they make their first million.

One thing that I love about Babson is the community and people that go here. First, the campus is really diverse, because there are students coming from England, Germany, Ireland, India, and other places around the world. Since there is so much diversity, there will always be a culture show that you can go see or a culture dinner that you can enjoy on campus. Second, Babson is a relatively small school with around 1700 undergraduate students, so there is a very close-knit community on campus. I love the fact that walking around I recognize everyone from students to Deans and that they recognize me too. I am able to walk into our main dining facility, go to the sandwich station and the person behind it will already be making my sandwich, because they know who I am and what I order. Also, a group of my friends and I have had dinner with the Dean of the Undergraduate program. If even allowed the rugby team to stay at his house in Amherst, so they wouldn't have to pay for a hotel before a game. I think Babson's close-knit community is something that is unique to Babson and it makes school-work more personal.

Babson is the Beaver Nation. It is always green, and innovative. There is always some way to get involved and contribute. We really believe it`s possible at Babson, and that you can make many changes.

Babson has a small student body but this makes it like one community. You will always see a familiar face and this is very comforting especially during your first year. The campus is beautiful especially in the spring and people are often outside either for pleasure or doing their work. No only is the campus nice, the surrounding area is a beautiful suburb and minutes away from great shopping and dining.

Babson is a bit small for my liking. I thought 1800 was big because I'm from a small town. But it is too small and everybody knows everyone. And there is a serious divide between international students and american...making it all seem smaller. I strongly urge anyone going to Babson to involve themselves in extracurriculars. It will only enhance your love for college and sure, its time taken every day. But its so worth it for the friends and memories you make. I love Babson's location. Wellsley is beautiful and we are about 10 min from Boston. And the best part is...everyone comes from all over the world to Babson. And they usually stay in Boston after college! So you're building a network of friends who will most likely hang around and graduation doesn't mean goodbye forever.

Babson is a small school where you know your classmates, faculty, and administration. I like that. Our Deans are amazing. They are always reaching out to students. From being in the school musicals to organizing trips to Ghana, they really care about our student life experience and try to make the often stressful experience a little more fun.