<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I was recently accepted into Smith College's SSEP for summer 2014, and I'd like to have some more information on it...could any past attendees give me any advice or information about the program? (what do you do every day, is there a lot of free time, is it more classes or more research, etc.) There doesn't seem to be much on it here on college confidential or their website...Any advice or information would be much appreciated! :)
Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Hey! I just got accepted too and was wondering the same thing.</p>
<p>Are you going? I haven’t responded yet.</p>
<p>I believe I am!! I’m waiting to hear back from an internship at Berkeley but I don’t think I’m gonna get it. Are you going?</p>
<p>I’m not sure yet, still waiting on other programs!</p>
<p>what other programs are you waiting on, if you don’t mind me asking?</p>
<p>rise and some internships! hbu?</p>
If anybody that’s applying to Smith College’s SSEP comes across this thread, I ended up going and LOVING it. I’m here for any questions anyone might have about the process, experience, research, etc.
Was it worth the experience @Piaroo? Did it help increase your interest in whatever field you applied for? (Which programs did you apply to)
@Piaroo) How selective was the program? How were your recommendations? And also, which classes did you take??
@cjchasinglife Hi! Sorry for the late reply. SSEP was one of the best experience of my life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. The professors were so patient eager for us to learn new things. They’re all kind, smart, and qualified professors in their field. I took the Meteorite & Asteroids (Astronomy) and Making Connections (Neuroscience) programs. I had such a good experience in both. The programs allowed me to explore and expand upon my passion for science.
@Piaroo I just got accepted! Was there a lot of free time there where you could possibly have like an hour to take in my case an online class?
@cjchasinglife It’s definitely possible. Classes/labs ended mid-afternoon, and after that it’s up to you how to spend your time. However, the houses usually have activities every other night and my friends always dragged me out of my room. We went out on the town, went to the gym, enjoyed Smith’s campus, etc. Not to mention all the cool field trips every weekend. It’s hard not to be distracted by the exciting opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself with friends. If you can stay laser-focused on your studies, then go for it. But if you feel like you’re gonna miss out on the fun if you take the class, I say let it wait.
@cjchasinglife congratulations!!! and really have fun with whatever you do.