Probably the biggest part of College is of course, the classes. One of the benefits of looking at Amherst and other small schools is the small class sizes, and that was a huge draw for me. One hesitation I did have though, was: do the small classes mean that I’ll struggle to get into the…Continue Reading Choosing Your Classes at Amherst
Amherst College turned me into a speed demon. The town got five inches of snow on Sunday (1/19). What did students do in the snow? We went sledding (duh)! We also raced one another. Unsurprisingly, I won. I hadn’t gone sledding since I was little and was definitely afraid to go down the giant hill…Continue Reading Speedy Sledding (ft. Memorial Hill)
At Amherst, learning goes beyond lectures and textbooks. With small class sizes, every discussion feels personal, every voice is heard, and every idea matters. Professors become mentors who challenge and support you, while classmates turn into collaborators and friends. Discover how Amherst’s intimate academic environment fosters deep connections and transforms the way you think, learn,…Continue Reading Considering Amherst? Here’s Why Office Hours Are a Big Deal!
Hello readers, You are most likely halfway through the school year! You should be proud of yourselves for all you’ve accomplished so far. I’m proud of you all. High school seniors, you’re so close to graduating!!! As you can tell from the title, this blog is dedicated to stopping senioritis. I want you all to…Continue Reading Stopping Senioritis
Hi readers, Last week (January 2nd) I returned to campus for an EMT-training course. ACEMS, a student-run, on-campus EMT organization, runs the course. ACEMS allows students to apply for J-Term (january-term) EMT training yearly. An EMT course usually costs between $1,200-$2000. ACEMS offers the course, testing, and training for free! An EMT course typically runs…Continue Reading J-Term EMT Training
Hi readers, I hope you enjoyed New Year’s Day! If you’re curious about the food at Amherst, especially if you are vegetarian, look no further! I’ve been a vegetarian since my sophomore year of high school. When coming to college, I was nervous about dining. Would there be enough vegetarian options with only one dining…Continue Reading Dining at Val– Vegetarian Opinion
Hey everyone! 新年あけましておめでとうございます今年もどうぞよろしくお願いします、in Japanese, it means Happy New Year! Looking forward to a great year with you. I’m currently in Japan, spending the New Year with my family, and as we kick off this new year, I’d like to reflect on my first semester at Amherst College through a series of blog posts. The posts…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — Academics
Hi everyone! Consider this one of my final blogs for 2024—though who knows, maybe there’s more to come! Today, I wanted to share a perspective that might differ from what you typically hear from students at Amherst. I won’t dive too deeply into personal details, but I do want to take a moment to highlight…Continue Reading Staying on Campus during the Winter Closure!
When a few students from the upcoming Class of 2029—fellow QuestBridge matches like me—reached out to me on Instagram asking for advice on time management at Amherst College, I knew exactly what to share. In high school, I thought I had time management all figured out. Classes were predictable, extracurriculars rarely overlapped, and everything fit…Continue Reading Time Management: High School Vs. Amherst
I still remember the first day I met Eva and Weixin––one of the first friends I made at Amherst. We were sitting at the lounge of Bank of America, waiting to open our bank accounts. I learned that Eva is an exchange student from Yonsei University and Weixin is from Japan. That day was kinda…Continue Reading Until We Meet Again