Hi everyone! My name is Esther, and I’m a rising sophomore (class of 2028) from Minas Gerais, Brazil. I haven’t declared my major yet, but I’ll probably pursue something related to Psychology, History, or Political Science. I’m a huge fan of the open curriculum and I’ve explored classes in multiple departments at Amherst – Economics, Geology, Latin American Studies, English, and many others.

I’m a staff writer for the News section of The Amherst Student, and I like staying updated on what’s going on around campus. I’m also very involved with the Amherst Christian Fellowship and LaFe, a Bible Study group for Latinx students.

I love photography, and during my free time you’ll probably see me taking lots of pictures of the campus – I never get tired of saying how beautiful this place is! I also love literature, and I try to read Brazilian authors whenever I can get a break from class readings. My goals for this summer are to explore every restaurant and coffee shop in town and to spend more time enjoying outdoor activities.