Learning Spanish at Amherst

Amherst College "Mamuts," logo.

Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of my Spanish language journey at Amherst.  In applying to Amherst College, I had a general understanding of the areas of interest that I wanted to study. I was really interested in the Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST) department at Amherst,…Continue Reading Learning Spanish at Amherst

Starting the Study Abroad Process

Cartoon image of the world with a plane flying in a heart shape to showcase study abroad.

Credit: Amherst College GEO Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience in beginning the study abroad process!  In coming to Amherst College, I knew they had a robust study abroad program. At Amherst, 45% of students study abroad! There are many different programs from around the world for students…Continue Reading Starting the Study Abroad Process

Brunch Time!

A photo of the outside of Roadhouse Cafe.

Hi friends, welcome back to the blog! The sun is shining here in Amherst Massachusetts, and as I sip my Dunkin’ iced coffee like a true New Englander, I’m really enjoying the spring energy in the air. As you have probably noticed, we are back this week with another addition to my brunch series! For…Continue Reading Brunch Time!

My Be A Mammoth Experience

Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my wonderful Be A Mammoth experience.  The college application process…what an experience. When I was in high school, the thought of beginning to research and apply to colleges that I will eventually have to choose from to be the one I will spend…Continue Reading My Be A Mammoth Experience

A Singing Valentine’s Day Surprise

Cartoon of two mammoths making their tusks into the shape of a heart.

Credit for featured image: The Amherst Student Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my Valentine’s Day surprise.  Valentine’s Day is a fun time on the Amherst College campus. Students usually wear valentine theme colors, like pink, red, and white, there is seemingly always free candy around campus, and there…Continue Reading A Singing Valentine’s Day Surprise

Spring Break Trip!

"A Swedish street alongside two people posing in front of a heart-shaped sculpture.

Hi readers! Welcome back! Happy spring break! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my trip for spring break.  Spring break is such a fun time at Amherst! It is a time when students can unwind and take a breath before the final weeks of the spring semester commence. Spring break is a week-long…Continue Reading Spring Break Trip!