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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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