<p>I think you will find that at any college there are likely to be kids that drink, smoke, etc. That does NOT mean it is the ‘culture’ of the college. We have one child looking at Smith and what you describe is not the impression we have gotten, solely on research. However it will be interesting to see what former or current students have to say regarding your questions.</p>
<p>Also, as a side note, I remember you posting on another thread that you intend to apply ED to Williams (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/nepal/1518866-class-2018-nepal-7.html#post16246133[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/nepal/1518866-class-2018-nepal-7.html#post16246133</a>). Unless there is a change I am unaware of, be aware that you can apply ED to only ONE college and if you are accepted, the decision is binding.
I actually was on that thread because a young man at our church is international and was trying to figure out aid and ED/EA information for US colleges.</p>
<p>Hope this helps. There are lots of great liberal arts colleges out there. I believe Smith to be one of them.</p>
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