<p>As mentioned above, you’ll find drinking and drugs at any college, but they will be less prevalent at women’s colleges like Smith. There are areas at Smith known for parties (like the Quad) and areas that are quiet (Green St). Students interested in serious partying can head off-campus via the free bus system to nearby colleges such as Amherst and Hampshire. But students generally come to Smith for reasons other than partying.</p>
<p>When my daughter arrived at school last year, she was able to quickly make a fairly large number of friends who also had no interest in drinking, etc. There are so many things to do at Smith and in Northampton that it’s hard to get bored. </p>
<p>It’s pretty easy to be a vegetarian at Smith. All the dining halls have vegetarian options and there’s one that’s solely vegetarian. Most of the restaurants in town have vegetarian options.</p>