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What House did Sylvia Plath live in at Smith College?
Haven House
September—Sylvia enters Smith College and lives in Haven House (September 1950-June 1952) and Lawrence House (September 1952-June 1955).
How many houses does Smith College have?
41 houses
Smith Houses Smith’s unique residence system is centered on 41 houses and complexes, each with its own character.
Do you have to live on campus at Smith College?
Traditional-aged undergraduates are expected to live on campus for four years, unless they are studying away from campus. Living successfully in the college houses requires students to balance individual freedom with a sensitivity to and respect for the rights of others.
Where did Sylvia Plath go to high school?
Smith College1955
University of CambridgeBoston UniversityWellesley High SchoolNewnham College, University of Cambridge
Sylvia Plath/Education
Where did Sylvia Plath go to school before college?
Plath attended Bradford Senior High School (now Wellesley High School) in Wellesley, graduating in 1950. Just after graduating from high school, she had her first national publication in the Christian Science Monitor.
What can I bring to Smith College?
Plan to bring sheets, blankets, pillows, linens, towels and so on. Can I bring my own bed and mattress to Smith to put in my room? If these special requests are simply because of preference, please contact Facilities Management as they would be the ones removing and storing the college-provided bed.
What is the acceptance rate at Smith College?
36.5\% (2020)
Smith College/Acceptance rate
Smith College admissions is most selective with an acceptance rate of 37\%. Half the applicants admitted to Smith College have an SAT score between 1325 and 1510 or an ACT score of 31 and 34.
Does Smith College have free laundry?
All articles of clothing available there are free of charge. The college does not supply curtains, sheets and bedding or lamps (see “Housing & Meals” above).
What did Sylvia Plath teach at Smith College?
From 1957-58, Plath returned to the United States to be an instructor in English Language and Literature at Smith College, however, although she enjoyed teaching, she found no time to spend on her writing, and so she gave up teaching and settled permanently in England in 1959.
Did Sylvia Plath have surgery?
Sometime in late 1960, Plath became pregnant again and in February she had a miscarriage. She also had an appendectomy, which left her stitched & hospitalized for a number of weeks. The surgery was performed at St. Pancras Hospital.
Can freshman have cars at Smith College?
Students eligible for a Smith College parking permit decal may register a vehicle and purchase a Full Year or Semester decal online. The cost is $150 per academic year or $75 per semester with parking restricted to green-lined spaces.
Why choose Smith for Residence Life?
Residential life at Smith is an important part of a traditional-aged student’s education, and the Smith housing system has consistently received high ratings from independent surveys of leading colleges. Smith students come from varied backgrounds, and the houses provide unique opportunities for them to learn about each other’s experiences.
How long do Smith students live?
Smith students come from varied backgrounds, and the houses provide unique opportunities for them to learn about each other’s experiences. Traditional-aged undergraduates are expected to live on campus for four years, unless they are studying away from campus.
What is there to do around Smith Lake?
Photo by Tony Barber The Western side of Smith Lake is crowned by the 180,000 acre Bankhead National Forest ,and the Sipsey Wilderness home to Alabama’s largest tree, the Big Tree . Smith Lake Park has some great walking and bike trails, suitable for kids and big kids!
Did you know how big is Smith Lake?
You might not know that Smith Lake is BIG! HUGE, actually! It has 21,000 acres of some of the cleanest and deepest lake water in the USA (260ft) and over 500 miles of beautiful tree-lined coastline. This means gorgeous, blissful privacy and stunning natural scenery.