<p>Obviously, the problem with housing has many reason, but I’d go with Smithieandproud’s explanation of fewer juniors going abroad. I don’t think that’s because of the economy but because, as Smith becomes more and more science-oriented, it becomes more difficult for a larger portion of the students to leave for a year. </p>
<p>I don’t think Smith’s entering class has changed significantly to warrant a housing crunch. But I may be wrong.</p>