Near the end of last semester, I noticed a title in the Daily Mammoth that said, “Apply for 2025 Speaking Competition: BELONGING.” The word “belonging” grabbed my attention. As a first-year international student, I had been constantly asking myself, “Why did I come to this cold, small city for my four years of college? Do…Continue Reading What I Learned from Participating in Public Speaking @ Amherst
Hey everyone! I hope this blog finds you well! Today, I want to share something about the book purchase process at Amherst College. As you may know, Amherst provides a fantastic service where textbooks are offered for free to students, significantly reducing costs. However, there’s another lesser-known service that even some Amherst students aren’t aware…Continue Reading Requesting books at Amherst College
Now, a lot of our clubs and teams probably go to regional tournaments, so if Mock Trial isn’t your jam– don’t worry there’s regionals/tournaments for just about anything else on campus, but in this blog I’ll give some insights about what it’s like to compete in a club and tournaments during the year. I’m writing…Continue Reading The Mammoths Get Regional!
If you’re a prospective student, you might be wondering about some tips and tricks for interviews—whether for jobs or college admissions. I’m assuming some of you reading this have already had a few college interviews, so this isn’t necessarily about that. Instead, this post is about job interviews! Specifically, those for part-time jobs, including the…Continue Reading Preparing for Interviews Guide
Coming to Amherst, I was a bit worried about its small size. Well, I only applied to small schools, but it was because I wanted the small class size and low student-to-faculty ratio. In terms of social life, I wasn’t sure. I was worried that because of how small Amherst was (even compared to nearby…Continue Reading Amherst Is Not That Small
Hello readers, As a student in the Five College Consortium, you have a fantastic opportunity to sit in on research seminars from renowned scientists! The chemistry departments of Amherst, Hampshire, Mt. Holyoke, Smith, and UMass sponsor The Five College Chemistry Series. This annual seminar takes place in the spring, allowing students to learn about research…Continue Reading The Five College Chemistry Lecture Series
Dorm life is a quintessential part of the college experience. It’s where you’ll sleep, study, laugh, cry, and make memories that last a lifetime (subjective). But if you’re anything like me, moving into a dorm for the first time can feel daunting. What should you bring? What will it be like to share a space?…Continue Reading Dorm Life 101: What to Expect & How to Prepare
I’m currently in my second semester at Amherst, and many things have changed since I applied to college. As I’m thinking a lot about my future life paths, I think it’d be fun to share some of them with you. One of the best things about Amherst is that there is little pressure to figure…Continue Reading Who Will I Become?
When I first started college, the fear of missing out (FOMO) was something I thought I would constantly struggled with when I first arrived at Amherst. During high school I used to scroll through social media, watching friends attend events I wasn’t at, or hear my peers talk about gatherings I didn’t go to, and…Continue Reading Why I No Longer Get FOMO in College
Hello readers, I hope you all are doing well! Some of you wanted to learn more about academics at Amherst. Specifically, there were questions about course placements and how different high school learning experiences contribute to college classes. Here are my inputs! Amherst has specific course placements that you can find on the Amherst College…Continue Reading Academics at Amherst Part 2