An academic challenge that pushes you to perfection. A social challenge that make or break you. A tradition of great women.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you work hard and take time to get to know your professors you will find that they are willing to do just about anything to see you succeed.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Smith is hard. Sometimes it feels too hard, but when you finish a difficult assignment its almost like you've completed a workout. You feel confident and successful. The professors push you, but they are always willing to go an extra mile to help you out.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Smith uses the House System which means that students are placed in houses. Much of the social life revolves around the people in your house. If you are placed in a house with people who don't share your interests or values, then chances are you will feel very lonely. There is always the opportunity to change houses, but this can be intimidating because you are entering a different house with a group of students who have already created a strong bond.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Great. The food is just okay, but you have unlimited meals and can go to many different dining halls in one meal.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Study. Just kidding. Studying is a big part of campus life as many are here for the academic challenge, but the town on Northampton has a killer night life. I go to student plays, concerts in town, coffee bars and community events. There is also a free bus that can take you to any of the four surrounding colleges in the area.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
As a financial aid student, I couldn't ask for better. If I was paying the full tuition I would be a bit disappointed with the quality of the food and the difficulty in finding support services like counseling or resident life staff.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
On the night before classes start we have convocation, like any other school, but we usually come in costume. Many people strip down to their underwear and paint themselves. Instead of a stuffy convocation we have a pep rally.
We also have Mountain Day which is a random nice day in the fall when the president cancels classes and students picnic on the lawn, go kayaking, apple picking or mountain climbing.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Over achievers, people who are driven, people who love academics, competitive, and lesbians (we have an accepting community and a large LGBT community)
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Personally when you live in a house full of girls, you are basically living in a sorority that you didn't chose to pledge to.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Great. I've never felt in danger. Not even once. I feel safe to walk around after dark when going from the library to my dorm.
An academic challenge that pushes you to perfection. A social challenge that make or break you. A tradition of great women.
If you work hard and take time to get to know your professors you will find that they are willing to do just about anything to see you succeed.
Smith is hard. Sometimes it feels too hard, but when you finish a difficult assignment its almost like you've completed a workout. You feel confident and successful. The professors push you, but they are always willing to go an extra mile to help you out.
Smith uses the House System which means that students are placed in houses. Much of the social life revolves around the people in your house. If you are placed in a house with people who don't share your interests or values, then chances are you will feel very lonely. There is always the opportunity to change houses, but this can be intimidating because you are entering a different house with a group of students who have already created a strong bond.
Great. The food is just okay, but you have unlimited meals and can go to many different dining halls in one meal.
Study. Just kidding. Studying is a big part of campus life as many are here for the academic challenge, but the town on Northampton has a killer night life. I go to student plays, concerts in town, coffee bars and community events. There is also a free bus that can take you to any of the four surrounding colleges in the area.
As a financial aid student, I couldn't ask for better. If I was paying the full tuition I would be a bit disappointed with the quality of the food and the difficulty in finding support services like counseling or resident life staff.
On the night before classes start we have convocation, like any other school, but we usually come in costume. Many people strip down to their underwear and paint themselves. Instead of a stuffy convocation we have a pep rally. We also have Mountain Day which is a random nice day in the fall when the president cancels classes and students picnic on the lawn, go kayaking, apple picking or mountain climbing.
Over achievers, people who are driven, people who love academics, competitive, and lesbians (we have an accepting community and a large LGBT community)
Personally when you live in a house full of girls, you are basically living in a sorority that you didn't chose to pledge to.
Great. I've never felt in danger. Not even once. I feel safe to walk around after dark when going from the library to my dorm.