<p>SmithieandProud-- Is the Walgreens Pharmacy walkable? Thanks. David</p>
<p>225 King St.</p>
<p>Thatās over by the Stop N Shop, so itās about a 25 minute walk from campus. Is it walkable? Sure. Would I want to walk it regularly, especially in winter? No. Itās just not very convenient. </p>
<p>When I was a student we went to the Stop N SHop pretty rarely (see in other posting my note about Whole Foods/Target/Trader Joeās being on the bus line and thus more convenient), only when we needed to buy groceries because we were staying at school over break with no dining hall. For Pharmacy stuff, I think most students used the CVS pharmacy on Main Street, or brought a semesterās worth of supply from home.</p>
<p>Ok, CVS is the convenient pharmacy. Iām studying the Smith health care policy issue vis a vis the policy I have my family on. My D is not on any meds so loading up in Florida and flying a semesterās worth into Smith is not an issue! Iām more curious about, letās say she comes down with some non emergency issue and needs to fill an antibio prescription-- our plan pays for it and I know for certain Walgreens works with our provider. I believe CVS does so as wellāgood. And, thanks.</p>
<p>David</p>
<p>No prob. As long as sheās not super sick, and she doesnāt have to go there regularly, Iām sure she could walk to the Walgreens too. Like I said, itās not a million miles away. Worst case scenario: she can get a cab there or get a friend to drive her. Also, they have a pharmacy at the Target at the Hampshire Mall and I think probably at the Walmart too, and she can take the bus there. But yes, CVS is the closest and more convenient pharmacy.</p>
<p>I know Smith is an all-womenās school, donāt get me wrong. But I donāt want to be devoid of opportunities to spend time with those of the XY chromosomes. Is interaction with men ACTULLY possible?</p>
<p>ALSO: Smith vs. Carleton? I am debating the two right now and I would appreciate any and all thoughts.</p>
<p>Well Iām no expert in this area but from a distance it seems that there are numerous opportunities for such āinteractionsā both on campus and at the other schools in the Five College network. There are also males attending classes at Smith and Smithies attending classes at the co-ed colleges. Never fear where there is a will there is a way. 
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<p>As far as Smith vs. Carleton, I am sure you are aware of the cold and snowy nature of Minnesota. And Northampton is a far more cosmopolitan city than Northfield. Both are fine schools and either would be a good choice.</p>
<p>Two things: it appears that they are putting a convenience store on green street. So, that might help with smaller items one might need (I literally donāt know more than this)</p>
<p>and two: YES, you can interact with boys. My first semester I had 3 boys in my classes (to be fair, itās more common in Math courses because Hampshire boys come). </p>
<p>Outside of academics, I have a super close guy friend who goes to UMass. We met here, and hang out all the time. Itās totally possible, but you have to seek it out. It wonāt come knocking at your door</p>
<p>Hello all!
I was wondering if anyone could tell me more about the psychology, English, neuroscience, and Korean majors/courses at Smith. Iām currently planning, as far as womenās colleges go, to apply to Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Salem.
Iām also concerned about financial aid/ scholarships at both Smith and Holyoke. Are aid packages usually sufficient? I know I, not my family, could even dream of affording to pay anything close to full tuition. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I can only speak to the English Dept. as my d is an English major. It is one of the largest majors on campus and the professors are excellent. One was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize this year(Michael Gorra) and others are highly regarded in their fields. Additionally, there are always visiting authors who teach creative writing. In the past such luminaries as Kurt Vonnegut have taught at Smith.</p>
<p>As far as financial aid, everyoneās circumstances are different, so itās tough to comment on your situation. In our case, my d gets very good financial aid, without which she could not attend Smith. We are a middle-class family if that helps. Good luck!</p>
<p>How does this meet financial need thing work? Like, if our EFC is 200, will the FA package cover it all? And will that just be like 30k in loans or is it actually aid? Sorry, Iām new to this concept!!! Iām going to UMass next year and Iām already thinking of transferring. Just not the environment for me. I thought it would be much more studious than it is.</p>
<p>You can use the Net Price Calculator here to get an idea of what aid to expect: <a href=āNet Price Calculatorā>Net Price Calculator;
<p>Bear in mind that Smith uses Profile, so your FAFSA EFC may not be identical to your need as defined by Smith.</p>
<p>Smith provides a comprehensive financial aid package to those they admit. This usually does not mean a free ride. You will get grants (money you do not have pay back), loans (subsidized and unsubsidized), work study and you will have find a way to pay the rest - what they figure you can come up with one way or the other. You can expect them to be generous. In the end the final cost can be less than going to state college.</p>
<p>Hi, not sure if this is the right thread for this, but Iām a relatively private person, and am sometimes up all night due to insomnia, or up very early in the morning to do errands. I really want a single, but I was advised to just make my top housing choices the dorms with the most singles. I know that Scales House has the most number of singles, but what other dorms also have a high percentage of singles to doubles? Thanks!</p>
<p>Gilette and Northrop, I think. If you really want a single and donāt want to take chances you can sign up for substance-free housing in Chase.</p>
<p>I was a bit surprised by the last post that indicates only one house is designated substance free. This begs the question - what is the degree of drug and alcohol use on campus? How hard is it for someone who is substance-free to stay that way?</p>
<p>Compared with most other schools, alcohol and drug use is relatively small. Of course there are parties, but they are closely regulated. You can easily lead a substance-free existence. My own d does not drink or use drugs. There is no pressure to do so and plenty of things to do besides partying. Some of the houses have a rowdier reputation than others but itās all relative. The Quad is among the former while Green Street houses are among the quieter.</p>
<p>My daughter is going into her sophomore year. Like Boss 51, my daughter does not smoke, drink, use drugs. Only one floor is substance free in Chase. It really surprises me that Smith does not designate more room space either in Chase or in several other houses for substance free students. There simply are more substance free students than substance free rooms in the residences. I am aware that many students who are substance free are comfortable living in non substance free housing. Bottomline, Smith needs more substance free floors ā it would be filled up rapidly.</p>
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<p>David</p>
<p>Boss and David - Thanks for your responses. D is really interested in the house structure vs. dorms and it would be overwhelming to fight aggressive substance use. We are planning to take a trip to Smith in November. Any particular things to look for? We are doing a tour of several womenās LACs.</p>
<p>Again, this should not be an issue for your daughter at Smith.</p>
<p>When touring the campus, I would try to attend a class or two to get a feel for the teaching styles and student engagement.</p>
<p>See if you can be shown the inside of one of the houses for an idea of the life style and house system.</p>
<p>Check out at least one of the dining halls, the Campus Center and library.</p>
<p>If she is athletic at all, check out the playing fields and gyms.</p>
<p>If she is more inclined to the arts, check out the Mendenhall Center as well as the Museum of Art.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>mom4art-- I happen to be a prof myself. Abuse of alcohol, weed etc happens pretty much everywhere among young college kids. True. I hear all about it from my undergrad students. For a real serious student, itās pretty much just a pain in the tush ā it can get in the way. Iād just like to see more housing where it is banned. Having been an undergrad in the 60ās during Vietnam Iām hardly a prude about āstuffā. Iād like to see more housing boundries ā substance free.</p>
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<p>David</p>