A Day Trip to Boston

Eight girls posing together in front of a Samuel Adams statue in Boston, MA.

Hi readers! Good to see you again! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun story of my spontaneous day trip to Boston, Massachusetts. During the fall semester, some fellow Amherst College students and I had a free Saturday in November, which we took as an opportunity to take some time to make our way outside…Continue Reading A Day Trip to Boston

Becoming a CA!

Six students cheer and smile at a table, welcoming new students on move-in day.

Hi readers! Thanks for stopping by! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun story of my journey to becoming a Community Advisor (CA), and the fun first event I planned for my floor! The CA position at Amherst College, is a title that sparks different emotions in the hearts of Amherst students, but regardless of…Continue Reading Becoming a CA!

Brunch Time!

Cafe table with yogurt parfait, coffee, a smoothie, and a cinnamon roll.

Hi friends! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break, and for those who celebrate the holiday, I hope you ate lots of yummy food. Speaking of great food, one of my favorite things about the town of Amherst and the greater Western Massachusetts area is that there are so many incredible restaurants. Seriously, when…Continue Reading Brunch Time!

Emiliana Knauer ’27 — Introduction

Photo of Emiliana Knauer at a concert.

Hi everyone! My name is Emiliana Knauer, and I am a sophomore (class of 2027) at Amherst College. My current hometown is Katonah, NY, but I’ve also lived in NYC and Barcelona! I am a declared double major in Psychology and Spanish, but I also really enjoy taking English and SWAGS (Sexuality, Women and Gender…Continue Reading Emiliana Knauer ’27 — Introduction

Chanelle Jaeger ’27 — Introduction

Chanelle Jaeger, Blogger

Hi reader! My name is Chanelle Jaeger, and I’m from Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’m a sophomore (class of 2027) at Amherst College, and I study Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST), and Environmental Studies. I am a walk-on athlete for the track and field team, writer for the news section of The Amherst Student,…Continue Reading Chanelle Jaeger ’27 — Introduction

Packing Guide for International Students

Family members and administrators help Amherst students move into their dorms.

Hello! Welcome to my blog. First of all, congratulations on your admission to Amherst College! Now it’s time for the most exciting but sometimes overwhelming activity: deciding what to bring from your home country to your school in the US. There are so many things I wish I brought with me my first year, and…Continue Reading Packing Guide for International Students

Life As a First-Year in Charles Pratt Dormitory

Exterior view of Charles Pratt Dormitory

When I received my housing assignment and roommate the summer before my freshman year, I called my best friend jumping for joy. I was lucky enough to be assigned to the “hotel dorm,” the most hyped dorm amongst first-year students: Charles Pratt. Three weeks went by, and before I knew it, it was move-in day!…Continue Reading Life As a First-Year in Charles Pratt Dormitory