Smith College is a well-rounded, academic and exciting college, that allows Smithies to explore and cultivate their interests while opening doors to the work world. Smithies are driven, enthusiastic students, and the environment at Smith never fails to bring out the best in them. Smith women are known for their presence and influence in the world, something Smith College steadfastly supports.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you don't know who you are, and you don't know who you want to be, and you cannot see how you can become anything in the clouded future, go to Smith. Soon you will know yourself, know your passion, and know your path. If you do know who you are, what you want to be and do, go to Smith. Soon you will know a completely new, deeper, more passionate, more successful you than you could ever have imagined.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Classes can range from very challenging to easy, depending on professors, your study habits and skill sets. It is not possible to coast by at Smith, work is always serious and intense. Nonetheless, help is available when you need it as Smith makes certain that students never want for guidance in academic arenas.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Smith College has a very strong House community that is supportive and helpful for incoming students and current students alike. Stresses community spirit and equality awareness.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
30+ Dining halls, with lots of choices
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Relaxing with friends and house community, Downtown Northampton or surrounding shopping district, on campus productions and hobbies, and of course, studying.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Smith will make you a Woman. Or, if you prefer a more non-gendered approach, Smith will make you a strong, capable, independent, intelligent, successful and imaginative individual with an mind wide open to the world.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Convocation, Mountain Day, Primal Scream
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Smith will take anyone.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Many Cubs and Activities, as well as the option to start your own if the current ones do not suffice.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
None.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
Smith College is a well-rounded, academic and exciting college, that allows Smithies to explore and cultivate their interests while opening doors to the work world. Smithies are driven, enthusiastic students, and the environment at Smith never fails to bring out the best in them. Smith women are known for their presence and influence in the world, something Smith College steadfastly supports.
If you don't know who you are, and you don't know who you want to be, and you cannot see how you can become anything in the clouded future, go to Smith. Soon you will know yourself, know your passion, and know your path. If you do know who you are, what you want to be and do, go to Smith. Soon you will know a completely new, deeper, more passionate, more successful you than you could ever have imagined.
Classes can range from very challenging to easy, depending on professors, your study habits and skill sets. It is not possible to coast by at Smith, work is always serious and intense. Nonetheless, help is available when you need it as Smith makes certain that students never want for guidance in academic arenas.
Smith College has a very strong House community that is supportive and helpful for incoming students and current students alike. Stresses community spirit and equality awareness.
30+ Dining halls, with lots of choices
Relaxing with friends and house community, Downtown Northampton or surrounding shopping district, on campus productions and hobbies, and of course, studying.
Smith will make you a Woman. Or, if you prefer a more non-gendered approach, Smith will make you a strong, capable, independent, intelligent, successful and imaginative individual with an mind wide open to the world.
Convocation, Mountain Day, Primal Scream
Smith will take anyone.
Many Cubs and Activities, as well as the option to start your own if the current ones do not suffice.
None.
Very safe. Campus Police are everywhere.