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Smith’s centers for engagement, learning and
leadership include the Lewis Global Studies Cen-
ter, which will enhance your understanding of the
global context for and implications of academic
work. The center also coordinates the college’s
programs abroad.
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Smith’s library system rivals those of larger col-
leges, with extensive collections of books, peri-
odicals, digital resources, maps, rare books and
manuscripts.
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The Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and
Learning provides all students with tutorial ser-
vices and help in writing, mathematics and study
skills. The center can be particularly useful for
those whose first language is not English.
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The Spinelli Center for Quantitative Learning
offers tutoring, workshops and class study sessions
for students doing quantitative work across the
curriculum.
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Through Praxis, a program that provides a one-
time stipend of up to $3,500 to every student, you
Access to Outstanding Resources
Smith wants you to succeed. Whether your passion is engineering, biology
or ballet, you’ll find Smith’s sophisticated facilities and unique resources to
be among the best available---better than at most colleges or even at many
universities.
can participate in a summer internship—an
increasingly important element in preparing for
graduate school or business positions—almost
anywhere in the world.
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The Five College consortium significantly ex-
pands the resources and opportunities available
to Smith students. Smith, Amherst, Hampshire
and Mount Holyoke colleges, and the University of
Massachusetts, lie within a 19-km radius. Fare-
free buses connect you to thousands of courses,
academic programs and events.
For Newcomers to the United States
Staff at the Office for International Students and
Scholars can give you information and advice on
personal, academic, immigration and even financial
concerns. They also organize a free, five-day preori-
entation program to welcome international students
arriving at Smith. The International Students Orga-
nization is an active cultural group that holds weekly
meetings for friendship and support.
www.smith.edu/tour