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Residential life at Smith is considered
an important part of a traditional-aged student's education.
Smith is committed to a
co-curricular environment that enhances and enriches
the academic program: residential living is an integral part
of that education.
Students
come from varied backgrounds, and the houses provide
unique opportunities for them to learn about each other's
experiences. At its
best, residential
living fosters a sense of community and encourages a
wide range of ideas. Each Smith student is challenged to
balance the freedom
of an
individual with her own self-direction and a sensitivity
to and respect for the rights of others. These expectations
are not always reached,
however, as interpersonal tensions, serious value conflicts
and discomfort caused by close community living are not
unusual. Learning to respond
maturely, to take responsibility for yourself and to
overcome adversity are important elements of personal growth
and of the Smith
education.
Every member of the Smith community is entitled to be
treated with respect, and behaviors that show disrespect
for individuals or groups
will not be tolerated. The ability to deal with complex
issues and
to resolve conflict will serve each student well at Smith
and in the wider world of which everyone is a part.
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