Cafe Hoop

Ok I'm enchanted by Wellesley College. Disclaimer: I fell in love with a Wellesley gal back in 1984. It didn't work out and I was left broken hearted. Any way, Lulu wasn't there 35 years ago, but it is a nice addition. The modern design complemented the old brick buildings nicely.The balcony is divine with 180 degree view! A little tip. Go ahead and park at student permit only. Wellesley police is nice!

A stunning building and community space, the Lulu Chow Wang campus center has a few minor issues. The fourth floor dining hall is too small, with awkward bottlenecks. It is also an echo chamber. The designers seem to have decided that sound damping was not necessary, so the din during mealtimes is incredible. If you can handle the noise, though, the food is some of the best at Wellesley and the views are stunning. There's a piano on the first floor that people love to play. The music floats up and through the campus center. It's lovely. Students who are trying to study, however, can become quite irate at anyone playing the piano. (Note: If you want to read or study in the Lulu, be prepared. Bring some noise blocking headphones or earbuds.)