Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Today we are going to be talking about some of my favorite lesser-known places on Amherst College’s campus! These places are great for hanging out with friends, doing homework, or just relaxing by yourself.
1. The Center for Russian Culture
This room is located on the second floor of Webster Hall and has one of the best views of campus! There are a bunch of tables for doing work, hundreds of books, and a ton of art! It’s a great place to study or feel like you’re away from campus without actually leaving. You can find a link to their website here.
2. The Fifth Floor of Seelye Mudd
Seelye Mudd is home to Amherst College’s math department, so I spend a lot of my time taking classes and doing homework there. Seelye Mudd actually has five floors with 3 of the floors being located in a tower that contains the offices of various professors. My favorite floor is the fifth one since it has a fantastic view of the campus and is overall a great place to work as well as get to know your professors!
3. Pemberton Lounge
Pemberton Lounge is located within Chapin Hall and is a perfect place to study or relax with friends! The room is filled with books, various plants, fairy lights, and the comfiest couches on the entire campus! My friends and I like to reserve this room to play Dungeons and Dragons together on the weekend, and it’s honestly just one of my favorite spots to exist in! Here’s a link to a page with some great photos of the space!
4. The Bike Path
Amherst College has a really gorgeous bike path running through it, which is great for bike riding, taking long walks with your friends, or bird watching. As it has gotten warmer, I’ve found myself going for more and more walks and this is always one of my favorite places to go! The view is gorgeous during any time of the year, and it’s a fantastic way to take a break from academics!
5. Book & Plow Farm
Book and Plow Farm is a great spot on campus to spend some time in nature, especially at the start of the fall semester! Book and Plow is a farm on campus that helps supply some of the food that the dining hall serves! If you want to learn more about them, you can use this link. There’s always a flower garden, in addition to a vegetable garden, which students are able to pick flowers from and create their own bouquets! It’s a great place to relax, have a picnic, spend time with friends, and really enjoy how pretty Western Massachusetts is!
