KEYWORDS; FLI (FIRST GEN-LOW INCOME) As a first-year student at Amherst College, I’m frequently asked, “Why did you choose Amherst?” At first glance, it seems like a straightforward question, but for me, the answer is filled with meaningful experiences, core values, and a touch of serendipity. Keep reading, and you’ll discover how my journey to…Continue Reading Why I Chose Amherst College: A First-Year FLI Perspective
Growing up in Shanghai, there wasn’t really nature to engage with, so I was fascinated by my first fall here at Amherst. ❤️ After conducting field research on a Monday in September, my friend and I decided (rather arbitrarily) to take a break from work––we hiked Mount Norwuttock. ⛰️ It was not the best choice…Continue Reading My First Fall @ Amherst––Falling in Love with Nature
Hi everyone! My name is Sylvie, and I’m a senior (class of 2025) from Baltimore, Maryland. I am an Environmental Studies major currently working on a senior honors thesis about highway building in my hometown. I also have taken lots of classes in the Portuguese department at UMass through the Five College Consortium and studied…Continue Reading Introduction: Sylvie Wolff ’25
When applying to colleges, my biggest worry was whether I could handle the academics. Was the education I received at my public high school adequate compared to private schools? Would I be behind my peers? Was I smart enough to attend an elite college? During my first month at Amherst College, I feared that admissions…Continue Reading Finding Academic Success at Amherst
Xin chào! That means “hello” in Vietnamese. My name is Thu Hoang, and I’m a first-year student (Class of 2028) from Haiphong, Vietnam. While I don’t know what I want to major in yet, I’m interested in Computer Science, Psychology, Mathematics, Education Studies, and Religion! That is why I chose Amherst, because I know I’ll…Continue Reading Thu Hoang ’28 — Introduction
Hey! Long time no see! This is Tetsuya here! In this post, I hope to give you a glimpse into the election night at Amherst College! At the beginning of November, as election night drew closer, anticipation and nerves filled the air at Amherst College. Continuing its tradition, the Keefe Campus Center hosted its renowned…Continue Reading Election Night at Amherst College
Hello! My name is James Desmond, I’m a First-Year (2028) from Abington, Massachusetts, a small South Shore town about 45-minutes from the South-end of Boston. I went to to a private High School in Dorchester, a neighborhood in South Boston, called Boston College High School. Because of that, I spent a lot of time in…Continue Reading James Desmond ’28 — Introduction
I’ve never celebrated Diwali without my family before. Diwali, a Hindu holiday known as the festival of light, symbolizes the spiritual victory of good over evil. This is one of the biggest celebrations in my family and I was, at first, saddened that I would be spending it at Amherst instead of my home. However,…Continue Reading Diwali at Amherst
As a current first-year student at Amherst College, I’ve experienced the excitement, challenges, and growth that come with transitioning to college life. Reflecting on my journey so far, there are a few things I wish I had known before starting at Amherst. I hope this advice helps high school seniors who are about to embark…Continue Reading What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Amherst: Advice for High School Seniors
Hi everyone! I’m Isha Patel, a freshman (class of 2028) from Danvers, MA. I am a prospective biochemistry major interested in taking a variety of humanities and social sciences courses at Amherst! I am also pre-med and want to become a future pediatrician. Outside of academics, I am on some of the greatest club teams…Continue Reading Isha Patel ’28—Introduction