Best of Hampshire College

Campus Strictness

Hampshire College is amazingly tolerant of their students. They understand that Hampshire students are individual and self motivated and for that reason almost all of the buildings are left open at night and students are encouraged to organize activities on their own. If a cop were to see someone drinking they would simply as them to pour their drink out. The same policy goes for smoking cigarettes or marijuana. Marijuana is decriminalized in the state of Massachusetts so therefore the police cannot get you in trouble for it beyond a small fine. The campus is extremely safe despite the relaxed environment. Public safety officers are always around if any student needs assistance. So are the student trained Emergency Medical Team, who will immediately respond to any students need.

Always Spaces

I drove my car from California to New England (bamf experience). I haven't had any trouble finding a parking space at Hampshire, ever. Amherst, UMass, and Smith are quite different stories. Take the bus. If you have a class at Mount Holyoke, there is usually a spot (they're the most like us, in my experience; I really appreciate Mount Holyoke women/professors/facilities).

I Feel Completely Safe on Hampshire Campus.

Hampshire has trained public safety and highly qualified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) always on call. The students are all here for the same reasons, to learn and to enjoy the experience of college. There are rarely ever fights or thefts on campus and if there is, it is usually people that do not attend Hampshire. I have never felt scared or unsafe on Hampshire's campus.