Coming to Amherst, I was a bit worried about its small size. Well, I only applied to small schools, but it was because I wanted the small class size and low student-to-faculty ratio. In terms of social life, I wasn’t sure. I was worried that because of how small Amherst was (even compared to nearby…Continue Reading Amherst Is Not That Small
Hello readers, As a student in the Five College Consortium, you have a fantastic opportunity to sit in on research seminars from renowned scientists! The chemistry departments of Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, and UMass sponsor The Five College Chemistry Series. This annual seminar takes place in the spring, allowing students to learn about research…Continue Reading The Five College Chemistry Lecture Series
Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! For those of you who are also living in snowy places right now, I hope you’re all bundling up, and for those of you who are in warmer weather, please know that I’m living vicariously through you. In case it wasn’t already made abundantly clear by my brunch…Continue Reading Cheffing it up!
Dorm life is a quintessential part of the college experience. It’s where you’ll sleep, study, laugh, cry, and make memories that last a lifetime (subjective). But if you’re anything like me, moving into a dorm for the first time can feel daunting. What should you bring? What will it be like to share a space?…Continue Reading Dorm Life 101: What to Expect & How to Prepare
Hi readers! Welcome back! I’m going to share with you what a typical track competition is like for me as a member of the Amherst College track and field team. As an athlete for the Amherst track and field team, there is a significant amount of time spent on the weekends traveling to, from, and…Continue Reading A Typical Track Weekend
As I said last week, this winter has been particularly tough with perpetual snow (and ice) and winds that cut through your thickest layers. I hate having to rush from building to building, and I’ve been dreaming of warmer days, long walks and bike rides, and lingering outside. Since I started biking everywhere my freshman…Continue Reading Favorite Outdoor Places to Go (and ways to get there)
I’m currently in my second semester at Amherst, and many things have changed since I applied to college. As I’m thinking a lot about my future life paths, I think it’d be fun to share some of them with you. One of the best things about Amherst is that there is little pressure to figure…Continue Reading Who Will I Become?
When I first started college, the fear of missing out (FOMO) was something I thought I would constantly struggled with when I first arrived at Amherst. During high school I used to scroll through social media, watching friends attend events I wasn’t at, or hear my peers talk about gatherings I didn’t go to, and…Continue Reading Why I No Longer Get FOMO in College
Hi friends, welcome back to the blog! I recently realized that so far, this semester has included a lot of new, unexpected experiences. And what better place to reflect on (and yap about) these experiences than a personal blog dedicated to talking about my life here at Amherst College?! As a side note, the photo…Continue Reading Out of the Ordinary Adventures
I need to be honest with you. For all the beauty and glory of Western Mass, we pay the price with cold, dark winters, and this winter has been my coldest yet. Coming from Baltimore, everyone around me warned about the famously freezing New England winters, but I was honestly underwhelmed by my first few…Continue Reading Snow Day at Amherst