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Welcome Home!</span></h2> <p>Wesleyan University, founded in 1831, is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand. </p> <p>Our student body of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and 200 graduate students is housed on a beautiful 316-acre historic New England campus that offers the comfort of an intimate and collaborative learning environment supported by renowned faculty, cutting-edge facilities, and unique research opportunities.</p> <p>With our distinctive scholar-teacher culture, creative programming, and commitment to interdisciplinary learning, Wesleyan challenges students to explore new ideas and change the world. Our graduates go on to lead and innovate in a wide variety of industries, including government, business, entertainment, and science.</p></info> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-12 large-12 columns"> <div class="row content-right"> <div class="small-12 medium-12 large-7 columns"> <img alt="" src="images/homepage/directions.jpg"/> </div> <div class="small-12 medium-12 large-5 columns"> <h2>Maps and Directions</h2> <p>Come visit us! The Wesleyan campus is nestled in the heart of Connecticut—an easy and scenic two-hour drive from New York City and Boston. 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