Surviving Decision Day

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

5 Tips and Tricks That Helped Me Survive Being a First Semester College Freshman

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

How I’m Preparing for My First Finals Season

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

Jazz at Amherst!

In high school, jazz was never a familiar subject to me. I’ve always wanted to learn jazz theory and piano because improvising music was such a cool concept, but I had no experience. After coming to college, I decided to take advantage of the resources and joined jazz combo as a vocalist. I’ve had no…Continue Reading Jazz at Amherst!