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Lewis Global Studies Center seeking Student Advisory Committee applicants

The Lewis Global Studies Center is seeking applicants for its student advisory committee. The committee will advise and support the center on programming initiatives, student outreach and engagement, and awareness of global issues relevant to the mission of the center.

Applications are being accepted until Monday, September 29. To apply, visit smith.edu/world/announcements.php. Under “Student Advisory […]

Smithies gather in Southern China to welcome incoming students

Earlier this month, Smithies in South China gathered to welcome the incoming first-years from China and to connect with one another. Many of the Smithi alumnae in Shenzhen and Guangshou attended, and students were introduced to the strong Smith alumnae network in China. The group hopes to connect more often, following the success […]

Seven Sisters alumnae gather in Thailand

On July 20, Smith alumna Kristina Mejo ’98 hosted a Seven Sisters event in Bangkok, Thailand. Nine Smithies attended the event, along with attendees from Mount Holyoke and Wellesley Colleges. Here, Smithies at the event pose for a photo.Front row (left to right): Prim Devakula ’14, Pinn Janvatanavit ’18, and Nikhila Gill ’09. […]

Incoming Smithie from Japan shares the story behind her name

This year, as part of the admission process at Smith, prospective students were asked to tell the college about the best gift they’ve ever given or received. Here’s one sample, from an incoming international student, Ayumi Akiyama ’18 from Tokyo, Japan.

Love. Freedom. Beautiful.

As a weak premature baby, I was not expected to survive, […]

Smith Around the World Fair

On April 18, Smith’s International Student Organization (ISO) organized a cultural fair for students. There were a variety of activities and cuisine.

ISO representatives were offering their fellow students samosas, baklava, and spring rolls, and even taught students how to make onigiri (Japanese rice balls), while the SC Masti Asian Fusion dancing group performed and […]

Smith’s EKTA presents Holi

Holi is a spring festival which is often referred to as the festival of colors or the festival of love. Holi is an ancient Hindu religious festival, which has become a popular festival celebrated throughout South Asia.

Smith’s South Asian student organization—EKTA—stayed true to tradition this weekend by providing colors for Smith students to play, […]

Kerstin Müller: An AMS student from Germany

Kerstin Müller—who had visited America twice before coming to Smith—was prepared for the adjustment of living in the United States at Smith College, where she’ll be receiving a Diploma in American Studies.

Coming to Smith from the University of Hamburg in Germany with a bachelor’s in political science, Kerstin first traveled the United States when […]

Hanami Festival celebrates spring next weekend

On Saturday, April 19, Smith College will host its annual Hanami Festival. The purpose of the festival is to provide the public with knowledge and hands-on experience of Japanese traditional activities such as origami, kirigami, brush writing, games, and dance, as well as opportunities to promote cross-campus gatherings between the Japanese Culture Clubs in the […]

Smith ISO’s Rhythm Nations is a hit

Last weekend, Smith’s International Students’ Organization (ISO) hosted Rhythm Nations. The event was a celebration of Smith’s diversity through dance and song.

With twenty acts, Smith and Five-College students showed their appreciation for diversity and showed the audience the beauty of their cultures through performance. It was an exciting experience, from the colorful costumes to […]

Profile: Ayesha Khan ’16 of Pakistan

Ayesha Khan ’16 and engineering and English double major, comes from Karachi, Pakistan. When asked why she picked Smith, Ayesha explained that she was “very inspired by the atmosphere of feminism and empowerment.”

Upon arrival, she noticed Smith’s very diverse community, and throughout the past year, Ayesha has developed great friendships with her housemates. She […]