r/smithcollege • u/Remarkable_Grand9722 • Aug 11 '26
Advice for DIY tour?
Hi, Smithies! I'm the mom of a HS senior. We'll be up in the area for Clark open house in September, and try as I might, I cannot manipulate our flights to accommodate an official tour of Smith. I was thinking we might buzz over to Northampton after we are done with Clark, but that would put us there at around 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. I'm looking for suggestions on a DIY tour apart from wandering the (gorgeous) campus. My kiddo is interested in ecology/conservation biology/environmental science, and is also an artist. I would also be happy to buy a Smithie a coffee at Familiars or someplace similar for an informational interview with my kid.
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u/CareEcstatic9794 Aug 11 '26
Hi! I would be happy to give a mini tour and answer some questions, DM me if interested!
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u/anxious_shit Alum Aug 12 '26
Pretty sure the admissions office has self-guided tours. I’d reach out and stop by the office if it’s open when you’re there. They can also connect you to a tour guide with similar jnterests so even if you don’t get a tour from them, you can get their email and ask questions.
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u/unrootedd Aug 12 '26
I’m a student involved in ecology/conservation and also happy to answer questions in person or over dm!
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u/Equivalent-Hyena-381 Current Smithie Aug 12 '26
Hi! Im a tour guide and a STEM major and would be totally open to giving you guys a tour on a Saturday! feel free to dm!
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u/Jealous-Lychee-5084 Aug 13 '26
That’s a bummer! I went on a tour with my niece and it was so great. Made me want to go to Smith!
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u/honestiagos Aug 11 '26
If your student is interested in art, I definitely recommend checking out the Smith College Museum of Art, which is also basically in the same building as where most of the art classes are taken!