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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 […]

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 […]

Humanity in Action accepting applications from Smithies for summer fellowship

Humanity in Action is currently accepting applications from talented college students and recent graduates who are intellectually gifted, mature, independent and passionate about social justice and human rights. Current sophomores, juniors, seniors and 2012 and 2013 graduates are eligible to apply.

Humanity in Action Fellowships bring together international groups of college students and recent graduates […]

IS Day attracts Smith community’s attention

On Monday, the International Students’ Organization and the Office of International Students and Scholars hosted its 68th annual International Students’ (IS) Day. Many Smithies, faculty, and staff members of the Smith community attended.

Smith students made food from their home countries. More than 2,000 tickets were sold prior to the event and the line to […]

Profile: Ria Deshpande ’16 of India

Ria Deshpande ’16 came to Smith from Pune, India.

Ria Deshpande ’16, a prospective biology and computer science double major, always wanted to come to the United States to study. Ria is a first generation college student; before arriving at Smith, she knew she wanted to come to a small liberal arts college, […]

STEM global experience: Smithie’s summer research internship in Germany

Maria Alvisi ’16 at the gardens of the Basilica of Constantine in Trier, Germany.

Maria Alvisi ’16, biology major and ethics minor, spent six weeks in Homburg, Germany as a researcher.

Maria worked in Jens Rettig’s lab at the University of Saarland. Prior to her internship, Maria took biology courses including a research […]

Student revisits Spain after first year at Smith

Idia Irele ’16 at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain with friends.

Smith student Idia Irele ’16, had the opportunity to work and live independently in Madrid, Spain for three months last summer. As a government and Spanish double major, Idia was more than prepared for assimilating to life in bustling Madrid. Through […]

Language immersion: Smithie travels to Middle East

Eleana Thompson ’16 at the Treasury Building in Petra, Jordan.

Eleana Thompson ’16, a self-designed Middle Eastern studies major and psychology minor, spent one month this summer in Amman, Jordan for AMIDEAST’s Intensive Arabic Program. The program’s objectives are to increase students’ Arabic proficiency through rigorous training consisting of class five hours a […]

Campus study abroad fair attracts students

Many countries were represented last week at Smith’s Study Abroad Fair, including the England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, and Japan. Some students were asked about their plans for studying abroad.

Emily Crowley, ’14, an Ada Scholar, has recently completed all the requirements for her biology major and is looking to travel to Australia or New […]

Smith College’s Korean Dance Club as popular as ever

Members of SmiKPOP pose for a photo.

From surprise flash mobs to guest performances, SmiKPOP has taken over the Five-College area with its hot dance moves and dynamic groove. SmiKPOP, short for Smith K-pop, is a Smith College Dance Club dedicated to dancing Korean hip pop. The club was founded in the fall […]