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Smith College - FacilitiesCollege Prowler4.24
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- Anywhere outside (when the weather permits)
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In case you didn’t notice, the Campus Center is really the only public space to hang out on campus. Since opening in the fall of 2003, it has become the hub of the Smith community. The Brown Fine Arts Center also opened in 2003 and boasts an amazing collection of ever-changing exhibits. It is one of the nation’s foremost teaching collections, with originals by artists Chuck Close, Picasso, Rodin, and countless others. The Olin Fitness Center is equipped with weight and cardio machines. There are also stables, equestrian fields, a climbing wall, a pool, squash courts, and a boathouse with kayaks and canoes available for students to take out on Paradise Pond. Despite the fact that some buildings on campus are more than 100 years old, the school works hard to keep its buildings and facilities clean and up-to-date. Students never complain that the facilities are poorly maintained. With the constant upkeep of existing facilities and the development of new projects, including Ford Hall, a $73 million, 140,000-square-foot science and engineering facility, Smith ensures that its students learn and live with the best amenities possible. Students Speak Out
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SmiJH says: Smith College 2012 Other  |
The facilities here are wonderful....
The facilities here are wonderful. We have a large, well-arranged gym with an indoor track and tennis courts. We have several well-stocked libraries, and the campus center is a great place to meet or study with friends.
Facilities: March 04, 2009
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SmiCG says: Smith College 2011 English Language and Literature |
Everything is gorgeous—the fitness...
Everything is gorgeous—the fitness center has a view of the stream, which is lovely, and it and the campus center have enormous windows, so you have a lot of beautiful light. I work in the library and have spent a good deal of time there, and I've grown to really appreciate it. There are so many resources, and the facilities are nice.
Facilities: March 04, 2009
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knitupastorm says: Smith College 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing |
Campus Center
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Julia Child donated Smith's Campus Center, which is a beautiful modern building that is light and airy and a wonderful place to study, have a snack, or just hang out. Without it, the campus would be much less active and many fewer people would see each other on a daily basis.
Facilities: January 25, 2010
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mwoodma2 says: Smith College 2010 Social Sciences |
Facilities in General Are Great
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Gym and campus center are great, though the gym gets crowded at peak hours. I love all the old buildings, but some of the older "houses" (student residence halls) are a little shabby and in need of renovation. The libraries are spacious and offer a variety of resources and cozy study space, and the very practical big tables with outlets for laptops.
Facilities: January 24, 2010
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smithsicle says: Smith College 2012 Other |
The Gym Makes Me Want to Work Out
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I'm kind of a lazy person. I tried some sports but I really don't like to exercise. I love going to the Smith gyms, though! The weight machines are really adjustable and easy to use. The ellipticals and treadmills have TVs, which really helps keep you going when you want to quit. Sometimes it's hard to get a machine, but you can always get one if you wait!
Facilities: January 14, 2010
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Students go to the gym before or after classes, and most afternoons the Campus Center is packed with students gossiping, eating, or catching up on reading.
Students looking for a study break can see movies for free by the Recreation Council. There are also multiple student- and faculty-directed plays and dance performances every semester. The Recreation Council has also brought musical acts like Pink, Busta Rhymes, and Ben Folds to perform. The academic emphasis at Smith is obvious by the number of lectures and panel discussions it sponsors. Students never complain that there isn’t enough happening on campus; the tough part is balancing it with other commitments.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- There are coffee bars in the café of the Campus Center and in the atrium of the Brown Fine Arts Center.
Did You Know?In her will, Smith’s founder Sophia Smith stipulated that each new building on campus be built in the style of the time period in which it was built. As a result, there are buildings ranging in style from Tudor to Bauhaus.
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