There is just something about bonding and sisterhood and "secrets" and cool college traditions that gets me really excited. It's the world to which I once hoped to belong and for which I may still harbor some residual longings. Let's not forget the fact that Wellesley has produced notable alumnae like Hilary Rodham Clinton, Nora Ephron, Diane Sawyer and (a personal role model of mine) Desiree Rogers who is the CEO of Johnson Publishing and one of the 50 most powerful African American women in business according to Black Enterprise Magazine (to which I am a subscriber)! All household names and all Wellesley Women!
The movie's portrayal of Wellesley girls and New England's culture in the 50's has been largely condemned by Wellesley alumnae as grossly inaccurate. However, I cannot help feeling that life might still have been a little difficult for an African immigrant at a school like Wellesley even in the early 2000s. Probably about as difficult as being at QC where even though we all came from the same country, many girls still limited their friendship choices to those who shared their higher socio-economic status and family and political connections. I guess it happens everywhere!
Would I have been prolonging my adolescence, had I gotten into Wellesley? I do not know, but I am certain that it would have been an amazing experience had I tried. Nevertheless, I will always cherish the dream I once had, the thing I once wished to be which was: a QC girl turned Wellesley Girl!
"Go Get It" by Mary Mary.
(Video courtesy of youtube.com. )
Don't ever give up on your dreams! You will forever regret it. Learn from me and just GO GET IT!!
XOXO,
Starlight.
