Study abroad fair draws large crowds

Smith College’s study abroad fair took place this Tuesday, offering students the opportunity to learn about Smith’s numerous study abroad options and partner programs. Nearly half of Smith students study abroad for either a semester or two during their junior years.  Many Smithies also participate in summer study abroad programs.

Jessica Hodder '14 speaks [...]

Smithies spend summer teaching in Belize

Ed-ventures graduation ceremony. Photo courtesy of The San Pedro Sun (www.sanpedrosun.com).

This summer, six Smithies traveled to Belize for the Coral Reef Ed-ventures program. The program, which began in 2000, teaches local children about the ecological importance of the Belize Barrier Reef.

The program is sponsored by Smith College’s Environmental Science & Policy Program [...]

Insight Dubai conference report

Each spring, Dubai Women’s College hosts Insight Dubai, an interactive conference that brings together sixty young women from around the world and pairs them with Dubai Women’s College students for five days of learning, sharing and growing together. Smithies have been attending the conference each year.

This Thursday, April 19, the Global Studies Center at [...]

Interterm offers classes with global flair

In addition to the day-long Advocacy Institute hosted by Smith College and Oxfam America, featured yesterday, Smithies can participate in a number of other interterm offerings including a few classes with international ties.

201 Tahitian Dance will be taught by Alana Lehuanani Pilialoha Griep Wilson ’14.  Participants will learn to move your hips to beautiful [...]

Smith soccer and field hockey teams play abroad

In the latest issue of The Sophian Sports Editor Katelynn Wertsch ’14 wrote about Smithies playing sports abroad this summer.

To add to the news that two Smithies swam the English Channel this summer, Wertch’s article details the Smith soccer and field hockey teams’ trips to Costa Rica and Ireland, respectively.

Regular seasons began last [...]