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ISP orientation is a five-day program specially
designed to welcome international students.
Smith College has students
from more than 50 countries. It is well known that the
first few days and weeks on campus -- especially a new country
-- can be overwhelming. The purpose of ISP, which begins
one week prior to orientation, is to give international
students a chance to recover from their long journeys,
acquaint themselves with Smith and learn how to fully
benefit from the United States educational system. ISP also
provides entering international students an opportunity to
get to know one another and discuss the upcoming excitement
and challenges of college life here.
During ISP, a variety
of workshops and recreational activities will be offered.
Four days of workshops explaining academic and course requirements
will be conducted by faculty and staff from various departments
and by members of the International Students Organization
(ISO). ISO students have attended the program themselves and
can now help others adjust to the academic, cultural and social
life at Smith. Several workshops will be devoted to the complicated
issues of immigration laws, travel and work restrictions,
the US banking system and tax regulations. In addition, students
will have ample opportunity to meet with officials from Financial
Aid, Health Services, Student Housing and other offices. Of
course, we have also scheduled shopping trips, picnics, films,
and other recreational activities such as receptions and special
dinners to further introduce entering students to Smith, Northampton
and the surrounding Five College area.
It's free! The College
covers the entire cost of ISP. Students pay no additional
fees. Participants will stay in their own permanent houses. All meals, workshops, field trips and other expenses
are funded by the Smith College International Students Office.
ISP will start on Friday August 22, 2008.
Please let us know when you are coming by filling
out the Application/Registration Form.
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