College Overview: Smith College

Smith College: A Unique School
You should be very liberal or at least outspoken. The majority of Smith girls are liberal, and so if you're a Republican, you will get taunted a bit. Smith also isn't a huge party school. While there is some drinking, it's really minimal compared to most colleges. And there are no men. So unless you can deal with that, or are willing to leave campus a lot for them, don't come here. But if you are a liberal or lesbian looking for sanctuary, you'll fit right in.

Smith College: If you can get in, GO
I chose Smith because it is a very good school -- you'd better be smart and you'd better be ready to work hard. Otherwise, you're toast. Make sure you have taken many college-prep classes -- you have to hit the ground running -- as there is no "coddling" period. Know how to write a thoughtful paper, since you will be writing a lot of them. Even if you were the smartest girl in your high school, you may feel a little overwhelmed here. *Every* girl here was the smartest girl at their h...

Smith College: "The Library"
I chose Smith because it was the best school I got into, and I thought it was charming. At first, it was a lot to get used to - the single sex education, the he-women and she-men... a very confusing experience - but in the end, I'm glad that I am here, it's a great place once you learn the ins and outs. Students who like a thriving city atmosphere - don't do it, it's very slow here; however, that is how I categorized myself when I first got here, and I adapted pretty well - altho...