<p>You probably don't remember me, but I had posted here in the Spring of '07 about applying to Smith and being waitlisted, and then being accepted for fall with very little fin aid and I wasn't sure if I would be able to go.</p>
<p>Well I went, and I am here, in my Senior year (I transferred in as a Junior) and involved in a lot (and I got a lot more financial aid this year, yay!). Let's see, I was a leader in a preorientation program this Summer, I'm in the Lewis Leadership Program, and I'm also involved in Res Life as the Head Resident of the best house on campus (in my opinion). I was also elected onto the Student Government Cabinet as the Chair of the Diversity Committee. I also meet bi monthly with faculty via the Diversity Planning and Social Justice Committees (such as the Deans and Heads of Departments).</p>
<p>Whew, I'm also double majoring in Sociology (emphasis in African American Studies) and Studio Art (emphasis in digital art) with Latin Honors.</p>
<p>So I just wanted to let everyone know that I made it and I'm successful here at Smith. I, for the most part, really love it here, and I fully intend to enjoy my Senior year as much as possible.</p>
<p>Congratulations! I am so happy you made it work. I thought of Dr. Randy Pausch's quote as I read your post: "The brick walls are not there to keep us out, the brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something." </p>
<p>Enjoy your time at Smith. It sounds like you've jumped in with both feet. Good for you!</p>
<p>I just saw the thread and recognized your name! What great news - - not only that you were admitted, but that it is has been all you hoped it would be and that you are contributing so much to the community. I am terribly, terribly happy for you.</p>
<p>Wow, you don't even know how great it is for me to hear your story. I am in basically the exact same situation you were in--last year, i was waitlisted, finally accepted, and then, after all that, ended up not being able to attend bc of insuffficient financial aid.</p>
<p>So, right now, I'm a freshman (as opposed to first-year) at a college in the midwest...and wishing I was at Smith. I've been considering transferring in as a sophomore or junior, and it's amazing to hear that someone else successfully did what I'm hoping to do!</p>
<p>PS i'm also glad to hear that one can become so involved even as a transfer, which is one of my big concerns about transferring in.</p>