These computers are used for word processing, graphics, numerical analysis, electronic mail, and access to the Internet. In addition, a cluster of UNIX minicomputers provides access to programming languages, statistical programs, department and student web pages, on-line course materials, and student records. Each student is assigned her own email address, which she can access from her room and may keep as an alumna. In addition to Smith, the other institutions in the area are Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After the first semester of their first year, students in good standing are eligible to take a course at any of the other institutions at no additional cost if the course is appropriate to her educational plan.
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Smith faculty direct programs in Florence, Hamburg, Geneva and Paris. Each of these programs is for a full academic year. Smith also has a formal affiliation with programs in Japan, China, Rome, Spain, South India and Russia. Students may also arrange to study abroad on one of over 100 additional programs that have been approved by Smith. Students participating in Smith-approved international study programs are billed and financial aid is available to them as if they are on campus.