I'm really interested in Wesleyan and I love the film program, but I have some concerns about whether I would be a good fit.
1. Are there "normal" and intellectual students? I know thats a vague question, i'll try to explain: I know Wesleyan students are known for being very quirky and artsy. While I like this culture to a certain extent, I'd like to be friends with people who are grounded and not too weird. (I've read about naked dorms and sex parties at Wes...)
2. Is the social justice/political atmosphere overbearing? My tour guide was very involved in social justice and i've already heard a lot about the strong political climate. I'm a Democrat, but I don't want politics to be a huge part of my college experience. I'm particularly concerned about how the newspaper was defunded after publishing a conservative op-ed, and how students are demanding that the film department diversify their staff and globalize the curriculum. I'm not a big fan of super excessive political correctness. (I can live with if, I just roll my eyes)
3. What are parties like? Are there lots of alcohol and drugs? Is the stoner reputation accurate? I'm ok with normal drinking but I don't want to go to crazy parties where people are getting blackout drunk and doing drugs. I also don't want to be around a bunch of people smoking weed. I know there will be people smoking at any college, but I don't want the "stoner dude" vibe to be too prominent.
4. Are people nice? I mainly just want to go to a college where everybody is nice and I can make good friends.
5. How hard is it to get into the film major? I know you have to get a certain grade in the intro classes then apply. If I want it and take it seriously, will I get in? I wouldn't want to go to Wesleyan for the program only to not get in.
6. How much are students in the film major focused on production? It's obviously a studies/theory based education first, but I still want to be writing and making movies.
7. How easy is it to double major in film and something else non-STEM? I want to have options in case a career in film doesn't work out (which it probably wont)
8. Does the film program do a good job of getting students entry-level internships/jobs in Hollywood? Is the "Wesleyan Mafia" really that prominent in the industry?
I'm sure some of these questions are stupid but i'm just really trying to get a good feel for the school to see if I might want to apply ED. Thanks!
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