A few days ago, I attended the Meiklejohn Fellowship orientation dinner. Our dinner was hosted by the Loeb Career Center, Amherst College’s hub for internships, fellowships, and other career development opportunities. While enjoying the dinner, I connected with other Meiklejohn Fellows, whether they be other first-year students like me or older fellows there to help…Continue Reading Being a Meiklejohn Fellow
The end of the semester is officially on the horizon, and with that comes course registration for the Spring semester. The open curriculum means that there are so many options to choose from, which can be overwhelming at times. Luckily, for this fall semester, I had one less class to worry about due to the…Continue Reading The First Year Seminar
Hello!! As the first semester begins to come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all of the reading I’ve done in the past few months. As a humanities student, my homework on any given day consists of reading, reading, and more reading. I thought it would be worthwhile to review some of the things…Continue Reading Ranking my first semester readings
A few weeks ago, we had one of Amherst College’s biggest events of the year: the Fall 2025 Rave! I was so excited to attend one of the most anticipated nights full of dancing, music, and costumes. The Rave is hosted by the Amherst Association of Students alongside Student Engagement & Leadership and Student Affairs….Continue Reading The Fall Semester Rave
Hi everyone! Last weekend, I officially experienced my first Homecoming (not just college Homecoming, but my first-ever Homecoming!). As an international student, Homecoming was one of my most anticipated experiences here at Amherst. If I’m being honest, it took me longer than it should’ve to understand that Homecoming wasn’t just about a big football game,…Continue Reading Homecoming at Amherst College
My family has a unique habit: whenever we experience something that brings joy, no matter how small, we raise our arms in the air, point a finger to the sky, and shout, “Delight!” When I first adopted this practice, it felt awkward, as if I were inviting ridicule from my friends. But after a week,…Continue Reading Delights of Amherst
Hi everyone! My name is Amazing and I’m a freshman in the Class of 2029, and an international student from London, England! I’m a prospective LJST major (Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought) and thinking about double majoring in either English or Economics (or maybe something completely different, we’ll have to see how the next few…Continue Reading Amazing Sibanda-Uwakata ’29 – Introduction
Hey everyone! My name is Tony and I’m a first-generation first-year from Garfield, New Jersey! I’m just thirty minutes from New York City, so coming to rural Western Massachusetts for college was a crazy transition for me: so many stars! Back home, I have two rabbits: Bad Bunny and Daisy. We spoil them a little…Continue Reading Tony Wang ’29 – Introduction
Hi there!!!! My name is Emerson Waller, and I’m a first-year student from Atlanta, Georgia. I declared my major in Sexuality, Women’s, and Gender Studies a few weeks ago, and although I know I chose it earlier than usual, I’m thrilled to be part of the department. I’m involved in Mock Trial and serve on…Continue Reading Emerson Waller ’29 – Introduction