Wellesley Sisterhood

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As the motto of Wellesley college is “To provide an excellent liberal arts education for women who will make a difference in the world.”, Wellesley young women are guaranteed in center stage. In a single-gender environment, serious and smart women have opportunities to thrive in every arena with excellence education and gifted faculties who understand how women learn best. Therefore, for over 100 years, Wellesley is best known for many of women’s accomplishments and efforts in making change in the world. The Wellesley graduates are extremely well prepared to think and to contribute purposefully their area of interests throughout life. Moreover, as an international student, I appreciate the diversity in Wellesley. Wellesley sisterhood is a combination

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