Hi all!
When I began to start to pack for college I began to wonder what my first day at Smith would look like. I had so many unanswered questions like: how would I ever make a room I’d never seen before feel like home? Would I like the people in my house? Would I like my room? Would all my stuff fit?
Almost a year from my move - in day I have answers for you! Move - in day is incredibly hectic but in hindsight it’s so rewarding.
When you first arrive at Smith you will head to the ITT for central check in where you will pick up your room keys and a bunch of fun Smith swag. Then, you can head over to your new home to start unpacking your things. At your home, the HONS (Head Of New Students) will introduce themselves and help you move your things into your room. The rest of the day will be a blur, it comes with a lot of unpacking, lifting and sweating. Your room becomes your own pretty quickly, I remember starting to call Duckett 301 home only two days in. Over the course of the year my room changed a lot. By my last day at Smith my room in Duckett was no longer the same room I walked into on my very first day. You have no idea how sad I was to say goodbye to it. It really almost felt like moving away from home all over again even though I know that I am going to be back in only a couple of months.
As for getting to know the people in your house I would say that each house is different. Duckett quickly became my group of friends and my support system but not every person gets as close to their house as I did, it’s all about how much time you want to devote to them. It’s exactly like a friendship, the more you put in the more you’ll get out! Remember, if you end up unhappy with the house you are placed in their is are ways to move out but hopefully you’ll love your house and want to stay there all four years!
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about move - in day or Smith housing!
-- Giulia ‘22
