At Smith, an internship is seen as a vital experience that can help students discover how academic interests relate to possible careers, observe and participate in a professional work environment, gain on the job experience and training, and enrich academic programs and satisfy intellectual curiosity. Praxis ensures that each student can afford to participate in an internship during her Smith years. A stipend provided by the college helps a student meet her room, board and other expenses during the summer of the internship. Praxis internships range from human services to basic and applied sciences, from health care to law. Students at Smith have fun in the same ways that students at other schools do.
Students create a social life for themselves by doing the kinds of things they enjoy.
Northampton has approximately 30,000 residents. Smith is very much a part of Northampton, a lively and sophisticated community that has been named the No. 1 small town for arts in the country. City residents often take part in Smith College events and activities such as concerts and lectures.