Is Hubbard the best dorm at Smith College?

Very nice old wooden floors throughout the house, has a very homey vibe. Rooms are decently sized and get reasonably good light. Having a downstairs dining hall is awesome, and Hubbard's dining hall serves lots of fresh pastries since it's the former house of Julia Child, so that is an awesome perk to have. Location on campus is also very convenient. It's right next to most of the STEM buildings and also reasonably close to the gym compared to some dorms. On the less fun side of things, the wood floors mean it can be SUPER creaky which is annoying if you and your roommate are on different sleep schedules. The living room/common space is also very small. There's no elevator so it is not too fun to lug your laundry up and down the narrow stairs every week if you are on the upper floors. The biggest downside is the social aspect. If you plan to just study all the time and want a quiet place, this is a good spot. But if you are interested in socializing semi-regularly (not necessarily partying, but just doing things with friends and having house activities throughout the week), I would not recommend it. The house has a very serious vibe that does not promote socializing much. Even as someone who cared a lot about grades, I ended up leaving to go to Lamont House (a more social house, but not quite as crazy as the quad) after first year because I wanted a more social and fun environment.

Rooms in the middle facing outwards get great light. Ok sized double. Not a lot of privacy from roommate. Meh house community, location is great for classes and awful for events/socializing.

Super conveniently located near academic buildings. Unfortunately doesn't have a dining hall or kitchen, but we have a dining room and kitchenette. Most rooms are decently sized, there aren't really any shoebox rooms, and some rooms are actually pretty big compared to their counterparts in other houses! The house community is the best part, we have a bunch of weekly get togethers and spontaneous hangouts in the living room. The people are super nice, but you won't be ostracized if you decide not to be involved! you'll still get a wave or a smile from other hubbardites :) People will also run to help you with anything! Need to borrow something? Just ask! unfortunately no elevator, so keep that in mind if you live on the 3rd or 4th floor. Also no TV (it's tradition) but we do have a projector that anyone in Hubb can borrow! Julia Child lived in Hubbard, so that's a fun fact your family might enjoy haha. Overall, don't worry about our outdated reputation! We're a very welcoming and caring community. If you choose to get involved in the community, you'll find that Hubbard isn't the strict and boring house that our reputation suggests!