<p>[[which matches up pretty well with my guestimate of one-third--is dishonest.}}</p>
<p>Youre calling a third of the Smith students dishonest?
Wow, that certainly doesnt speak well of the integrity of Smithies. But, hey, everyone is entitled to their opinion</p>
<p>[[I <em>have</em> discussed various aspects of the "gay" image of Smith with both current and former admissions reps, alumni reps, ordinary alums, and numerous current students]]</p>
<p>So have I. I have just talked to two alumnae who are recruiters. They feel as I do.</p>
<p>Before you deleted it from your post, you stated no women were dissuaded from Smith b/c of misrepresentations, in the eyes of some, regarding the influence of the GLTB community on the social aspects etc. at Smith. I respectively disagree, as I know of two personally. Had a visit no taken place to dispel some of notions promulgated on this board, Smith would have lost an outstanding student.</p>
<p>Here is what I suggest to all students. Understand there are gay students at Smith. They will be a part of your everyday life. </p>
<p>Take anything anyone says with a serious grain of salt, (except current students e.g. Borgin ) especially parents who never have all the facts, including me. Visit the campus. Talk to students at the SC working at the deli. Talk to the women on the 1st floor at the info booth. Hang out at Green st, Elm st, and the Quad. Youll see girls in heels and pearls, women in capes and goth, women eating tofu who are self proclaimed tree huggers. Find numerous women like yourself, and not, and ask them their opinion of the prevailing sentiments on campus. Do the same in town. Youll be able to spot a Smithie. Visit Starbucks and talk to a Smithie ( some work there) or one doing homework.</p>
<p>A current Smithie will inform you of more than any well intentioned parent and tell you things they would never dare speak about to an adult.:)</p>
<p>College is a life changing experience and where to attend shoudnt be taken lightly. Spend hours at Smith and try to do an overnight with a student who is like you.</p>