One of my favorite hobbies growing up has always been writing. Though I was able to practice journalistic writing in high school, I wasn’t able to practice creative writing in school as there weren’t any clubs or creative writing programs and courses offered at my high school. However, when I arrived at Amherst College, I…Continue Reading Creative Writing at Amherst
Category: Class of 2026
Science Center Highlights
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For many students, the most impressive building at Amherst is the Science Center, located between the Keefe Campus Center and the Powerhouse, an event space. Opened in the fall of 2018, the Science Center quickly became a favorite place for students to study and hang out. The building itself is gorgeous as the large glass…Continue Reading Science Center Highlights
Grab-n-Go’s Best Features
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While dining at Valentine Dining Hall is always a great option, Grab-n-Go is often a popular lunch choice for students, regardless of whether they just want to avoid the lunch rush at Val or don’t have the time to get lunch at Val. One of the best parts about Grab-n-Go is its location in Keefe…Continue Reading Grab-n-Go’s Best Features
Spending Thanksgiving on Campus
Like many students from the West Coast, I decided to spend my Thanksgiving break on campus. Traveling to and from California can be tiring and expensive, and I figured that since I’d be returning home in just a few weeks after Thanksgiving break for winter break, which lasts about a little over a month, I’d…Continue Reading Spending Thanksgiving on Campus
An Introduction to Resource Centers at Amherst
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While most people stop by the Keefe Campus Center daily to pick up a package from the post office or to grab a meal and some snacks from Grab-and-Go, not a whole lot of people stick around for one of the most valuable resources this school has to offer for students: the resource centers. For…Continue Reading An Introduction to Resource Centers at Amherst
Lindsey Huang ’26 —Introduction
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Hello everyone! My name is Lindsey Huang, and I’m a sophomore (class of 2026) from San Francisco, California. I’m a prospective Psychology and Economics double major, but I’m also interested in taking social sciences and humanities classes. I’m a recruited student-athlete, and I play on the Amherst Women’s golf team, which has been one of…Continue Reading Lindsey Huang ’26 —Introduction
Jasmine Hernandez ’26 — Introduction
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My name is Jasmine Hernandez! I have lived in Los Angeles, California, specifically Culver City, for the past 18 years of my life and made the journey to Amherst College. Currently, I am a first-year (Class of 2026) and would like to double major in LJST (Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought) and LLAS (Latinx/Latin American…Continue Reading Jasmine Hernandez ’26 — Introduction