My Smith education has taught me to think independently, to read critically and to write concisely. It has taught me follow through, with passion, any endeavor which I undertake striving always to improve the status of man/woman in our world as well as the necessity of preserving and conserving all of Nature in our world.

My Smith education has been the most important experience of my life; socially and professionally.

Sherry Marks Tuck '46

I value my Smith education because "of the opportunity it
provided for focused and in-depth scholarship."

Susan C. Bellows '81

I discovered documentary film while I was a student at Smith. The close proximity to Northampton's vibrant arts community, and its many theaters, fueled my passion for non-fiction filmmaking.

The Smith Scholars program enabled me to design my own senior thesis, which in my case was a documentary video. I spent over a year researching, writing, filming, and editing a 63-minute documentary video. Smith College purchased a brand-new camera for me to use, and I learned the basics of editing at Smith at the nonprint resource center. I had wonderful advisors.
Making that documentary was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life, and the experience completely influenced my career path. I greatly value the freedom, encouragement, creativity, and rigor of the Smith Scholars program.

Cynthia Wade '89

I value my Smith education because "it opened worlds I did not
know existed."

Sallyann Roth MSW '69

I value my Smith education because... "Too many reasons to list!
Mind expansion, Friendships, Contacts etc etc etc!"

Barbara Lauterbach '57