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The essence of the Bridge Pre-Orientation Program is its examination of cultural diversity. Through a variety of interactive student-led seminars and group activities, participants are encouraged to share their perspectives and hear the voices of their peers to better understand and appreciate their similarities and differences.
Bridge participants are also the recipients of lively presentations that explore the variousdimensions of leadership. Seminar titles have included Treasures to Success, Finding the Activist in You, (Un)Speakable Truths, SENSEsational Expressions, and Leadership: The Power of Out Presence. Social activities included bowling, karoke, poetry readings, and visits to local eateries and shops.
Begun in 1970 as a program forAfrican-Americans entering Smith, Bridge now welcomes students of all racial backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to creating and maintaining culturally inclusive communities.
 What may appear to be a tough transition can indeed, become a much smoother one, especially with the help of Bridge. Bridge gave me the opportunity to meet many different people of diverse backgrounds, who are all willing to understand one another.
~ Huraka Kuga ‘09
Bridge is not only a program that merges the gap between high school and college but an experience that promotes an acceptance of cultural diversity as well as enabling us to meet friendships that will last beyond our collegiate experience at Smith.
~ Nicole Diaz ‘09
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