Thoughts/Questions from an Excited Prospie

inhabited_world
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:08:28 +0000

International prospie here (just finishing up my RD application).

I’m applying to Smith because I’m bowled over by the amazing academics, the location (I’ve only been to Northampton once, but I loved it), the housing system, the alumni network, and the concept that so many of these impressive opportunities are specific to women (and trans people as well, to second MeridethBelle’s comment). I’m also really fascinated by the botanic garden, though I know that ‘chrysanthemums’ qualifies as a weird reason to apply.

It IS my first choice, but I’m applying RD for financial aid reasons.

I’m interested in studying English/Comparative Lit/Philosophy/Religion/Classics/something else involving scads and scads of reading. And a few different world languages, since I haven’t had exposure to many besides French and Spanish. Beyond that, I really enjoy mental & sexual health advocacy, anything human rights and social justice-related, vegan baking (try my brownies. I SHALL convert all!), & literary activities, especially writing poetry and editing.

Academics are probably what most excites me about Smith, followed by the beauty of the campus and the sense of community in its housing system.