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Sexual Orientation

… in ways that can both affirm and challenge identity. The questions below are not exhaustive, but can be used as a … your experiences abroad: Questions to Consider What are the legal, social, cultural, and political attitudes … How will that impact my study abroad experience? What are the norms surrounding dating and relationships? What are the …

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PLUS Loans vs. Alternative Loans vs. Home Equity Loans

… a Direct PLUS loan than a private alternative loan? Review the comparisons below of three types of financing options: … home equity loans. You may see that what you thought was the best option may not be the best for you and your family. Federal Direct PLUS Loan …

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International Opportunities

… program to live with a host family and care for the children BUNAC Five-week to two-year programs … master's degree, and Ph.D. students Education Canada For the educational job seeker, the Education Canada Network offers a free, nationwide online …

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News Archive 2012 / 2013

… News Archive 2012 / 2013 October 24: Food and Farm for the Future Designing for a Purpose Gifts Support "Bridge to College" Photos from Div IV and Reunion 2013 "Guarding the Doors of Our Dream Palaces" Speech of Conferral of … Geographic Emerging Explorer Jonathan Lash Delivers the President's Remarks Zilong Wang 09F Delivers Student …

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Sussman, Anna - 1996F

… 1996 to 2000, studying writing and journalism right from the start. "I was attracted to the approach," she recalls. "And I knew I needed a small … led me directly to my work now." After Hampshire, where the graduates of 2000 chose her as their student commencement …

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Interactive Calculators: Determine Your Monthly Loan Payment

… federal PLUS loan, or private alternative loan. Enter the number of monthly payments (loan term), the interest rate, and the principal (amount of loan) to determine an approximate …

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Important Dates and Deadlines

… may be made after this date until September 21 when the freeze concludes. Wednesday, September 9: First day of … close at noon. All residences will be closed for the duration of winter break. The only students who may remain on campus after December 18 …

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Medical and Mental Health Services During College Breaks

… and who to call when Health and Counseling is closed for the semester. IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL 413.559.5424 for … psychotherapy. SEXUAL ASSAULT CALL 413.545.0800 for the Center for Women and Community  The Center provides free and confidential crisis services for …

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Support Provided by CASA

… Support Provided by CASA The Center for Academics Support and Advising (CASA) provides … , SPARC , etc. Helps students and faculty understand the Divisional System and what the requirements are for passing each Division. Supports …

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Hampshire College Student Experience Model A (proposed)

… Leonardo Drew has said, “You need to apply yourself to the unknown.” By centering the student experience on complex questions and … or all disciplines. Rather than majors or concentrations, the organizing principle of the curriculum is question-driven …

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Types of Aid

… do not need to be repaid. Student loans must be repaid by the student when enrollment ends. Work study is the opportunity to earn funds to help meet educational … tuition benefits, work study, and loans cannot exceed the student's cost of attendance . Students must be making …

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Visit Us

… Us It all starts with a visit. A visit to Hampshire is the single most important way to get to know what the College has to offer. Learn what it's really like to … progressive thought, and vibrant arts scene. In addition, the town of Amherst and the city of Northampton are bustling …

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Drop-In Fitness Classes

… OPRA offers several drop-in fitness classes throughout the week. Beginners are welcome. Get an introduction to a new activity or join us weekly throughout the semester! All staff, faculty, and students are welcome.  … Noon–1:00 p.m. Multi-Sport Course Descriptions Yoga Learn the basics of yoga practice, including asana (physical …

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Local Storage Facilities

… for students to store items at any time, including over the summer and/or during the academic year. The College recommends students consider using local storage …

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Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics

… your outdoor and physical learning experiences with the rest of college life. There are plenty of ways to explore the outdoors here — through multi-day trips, semester-long … Learn a new skill in our outdoors program . Join one of the athletic teams . Check out the numerous recreation and …

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Guidelines

… Guidelines The following topic-specific Guidelines have been posted to assist contract managers in the details of contract management or the selection of types of contracts. If you have questions, …

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Purchasing Department: Useful Links

… Expenses Accounts Payable Office for questions regarding the payment of invoices and reimbursements. Business Office … Portal  provides access to contracted pricing for the following vendors: Airgas, American Hotel Register, … Pro, Newegg Business, PPG, Staples, VWR International The College participates in two buying groups: MHEC …

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

… Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a … purposes to oversee and evaluate all aspects of the institution's animal care and use program. If you are … project that uses animals, you must submit for approval to the Hampshire College IACUC. Below you will find PDF and Word …

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Travel Resources

… Risk Management All students studying abroad should visit the Five College Risk Management website at … Resources for Health and Safety Safety Abroad Handbook (The Center for Global Education) This handbook provides … U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free …

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Reverting a Page to a Previous Version

… is a helpful safety net if something gets goofed up! Click the Moderate Tab   Find a version that you'd like to revert … for every time you’ve saved a draft, so you can see all the different revisions this page has had. Find one that was saved before the page got goofed up, and click revert.   … This is a …

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Clery Campus Security and Fire Report

… Clery Campus Security and Fire Report The Hampshire College Clery Campus Security and Fire Report is published to meet the requirements of the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy …

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Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness

… Illness Whether you're working, playing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites and the illnesses they can carry. Simple precautions are very … illnesses and mosquito-borne illnesses   is available from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.   … Whether …

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Caregiver Support and Resources

… around their childrens’ education, and elder care. The following is a list of resources that employees may find … If anyone is interested, they should complete an intake on the website to be added to our wait list. Parenting: The Intentional Nanny - Katie Veatch Positive parenting …

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Loans Eligible for Federal Loan Consolidation

… is often advisable NOT to consolidate a Perkins loan. See the Perkins loan section for the list of loan cancelations. A note about consolidating … as long as an additional eligible loan is included in the re-consolidation. The additional loan must not be in …

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Getting Certified

… CHOICE COURSE HCEMS offers a competitive scholarship for the course of your choice each year. Learn about scholarships … offered every spring semester. For more information, visit the MHC Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) website .   … fall and spring semester. For more information, visit the University of Massachusetts EMS class info page .     … …

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