Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 40 minutes ago
What do you look for in a college when you want to study far from home? For Nermine Mokdad '25 of Tunisia, the criteria included a liberal arts curriculum, a course of study in architecture and a good location. As an international student, she also wanted somewhere she could feel a strong sense of community.
"I was looking for a place that makes me feel at home and I believe Smith is a great space for that" she says. "The international community is really appreciated and everyone is always happy to help."
What do you look for in a college when you want to study far from home? For Nermine Mokdad '25 of Tunisia, the criteria included a liberal arts curriculum, a course of study in architecture and a good location. As an international student, she also wanted somewhere she could feel a strong sense of community.
"I was looking for a place that makes me feel at home and I believe Smith is a great space for that" she says. "The international community is really appreciated and everyone is always happy to help."
