Hello all! This is Jooah and Isha back on campus and ready for a new semester! We both arrived on campus a week earlier than usual for what’s called “Sophomore Summit.” This is a three day career-building conference for Amherst College Sophomores, providing many opportunities to connect with alumni, receive feedback for resumes and cover…Continue Reading Sophomore Summit at Amherst College
After about a month off of school for winter break, it is time for spring semester! I had a fun and restful break, and now it is time to get back into the swing of things to prepare for the spring semester. I have made it a point to set some goals for this semester,…Continue Reading My Spring Semester Goals
Hello everyone! It is officially winter break, and exams are finally over. In other words, it’s time to kick back, cozy up, and enjoy the holidays. This past week, however, has been a bittersweet finals period, worth cherishing, as I will not be studying at Amherst next semester. Instead, I will be studying abroad in…Continue Reading Winter Break Goodbyes!
Happy finals season! Everyone’s finals season looks different here at Amherst, but here is a glimpse into what mine looks like this semester! As a Community Advisor on campus, I am required to stay until the last day of finals to help with the closing of the residence halls. Knowing this at the beginning of…Continue Reading My Finals Season This Semester
Hi everyone, and welcome back to my blog! Last weekend was a very packed one for me, as it’s finally reached finals season, and secondly, because I had my very first DASAC Showcase on both Saturday and Sunday evenings. DASAC stands for Dance and Step Amherst College, a dance group on campus that specializes in…Continue Reading My First DASAC Showcase!
Happy Early Decision Day! Exactly one year ago, I also opened my early decision letter from Amherst College alongside hundreds of my fellow Mammoths. I remember that day so clearly, especially how much I tried to distract myself from the quickly-approaching 6:21PM decision release time. If you applied Early Decision to Amherst College this admissions…Continue Reading Surviving Decision Day
Hey everyone! As the year begins to wrap up, finals loom, and the sun is completely set before dinnertime, it is easy to curl up in bed for all of our free time. Whether it’s a short study break or an evening outing, I believe it is important to make the most of the end…Continue Reading Warm Winter Moments
As my first semester of sophomore year comes to an end, I am reminded of where I was a year ago at Amherst during my first semester of freshman year. I remember being so nervous with college classes, discovering my place socially, and learning how to survive my first semester at college. I finally found…Continue Reading 5 Tips and Tricks That Helped Me Survive Being a First Semester College Freshman
Burnout is something that everyone struggles with, and I am no exception. For me, burnout manifests mentally and physically. I can tell I’m burnt out when I have a headache that doesn’t seem to fade, I’m struggling to focus for longer than a few minutes, I’m tired all of the time, I reach for my…Continue Reading How I Prevent & Deal with Burnout
It’s finally that time of year—but not the snowy, cozy part when campus looks like a postcard or the Amherst Commons lights up. I mean finals season. As a first-year, I’m definitely feeling some nerves as my deadlines approach, but I’ve been surprised by how much support Amherst offers and how much calmer I feel…Continue Reading How I’m Preparing for My First Finals Season