WHY SMITH?
right in time for decisions to be released (yay!!!!), here’s why i chose smith!
academics → when deciding between schools, i looked at the course catalog for smith to get an idea of the classes i could take if i attended. i was immediately drawn to the range of courses, and i loved smith’s open curriculum -- basically, smithies are only obligated to take a writing intensive class their first year & are encouraged to engage with different areas of study, but have no distribution requirements outside of their major! though some students attempt latin honors, where they take courses in seven different disciplines, the school provides a space for us to construct our own schedules and focus on the academic areas we want (not have) to explore. this was my biggest factor for attending...i’m also glad smith lived up to its reputation for having rigorous and rewarding classes & wonderful faculty and staff!
housing → smith’s unique housing system means we live in houses, not dorms! each have their own internally-elected governing bodies of students called house councils, and the architectural style varies between areas of campus and individual houses. i love living with students from all four years, and we even have weekly house teas and events every semester! it’s comforting to return home after a long day and hang out in cozy rooms or communal spaces (each house even has a piano!) with my housemates. i was particularly drawn to this concept of community as a prospective student, and i feel lucky to have found such incredible friends through my house in only two years here.
overall, i love learning and living at smith, and the beautiful campus, challenging curriculum, and incredible students here make it a unique and dynamic place. beyond these two major reasons for attending, i’m so glad i ended up choosing smith! congrats on your acceptance, future class of 2021...come join us!
