Maybe you’re from New England, maybe you’re not. Either way, Amherst winters are no joke! Here is my best advice to navigate the snowy weather at Amherst College. Wear Your Coat Everywhere! Yes, yes, this might sound repetitive, but it’s true. Some days you might think it’s hot enough to not wear a jacket, but…Continue Reading Navigating the Snowy Weather at Amherst!
Tony:A few weeks ago, Amazing, Emerson, and I had the amazing opportunity to participate in AHA: Arts and Humanities in Action. Ran by the Loeb Center’s Carla Costa and Professor Austin Sarat, the program gave us and twelve other first-years a crash course on how a humanities major can be, as Professor Sarat put it,…Continue Reading Putting Arts and Humanities into Action
Hi readers! I am back! It has been a second since I have written to you all, as I was not in the country…I was studying abroad in Granada, Spain, and it was magical! I cannot wait to tell you all about it, but first I am going to show you what it is like…Continue Reading Spending J-Term on Campus
Are you able to get the same nutrients in a college dining hall that you would at home? I worried about this a lot before coming to Amherst College. At home, I chose the fruits and vegetables I wanted, prepared protein-filled meals, and baked my own desserts. At Valentine Dining Hall (Val), I had to…Continue Reading Nutrition at Amherst College
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