Hello from Japan, as I write this blog post, I am still in Japan enjoying the last few moments of winter break with my family. In this blog, I wish to continue from my blog series of reflecting on my first semester, this time on the topic of extracurricular activities at Amherst College. In this…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — Extracurricular
If you’re anything like me—or any other student at Amherst College—you might occasionally find yourself craving a change from the usual Val menu. Even though I’ve only been here for one semester, I’ve already started collecting some of my favorite Val hacks, whether discovered with friends or passed down by upperclassmen. With the new dining…Continue Reading My Favorite Val Hacks
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)
Hello everyone! I’m writing from a cold, snowy Amherst moving at half speed. We’re still a week out from the start of classes, and the only people on campus are those either doing research, working campus jobs, or writing theses. We’re very fortunate that Amherst allows us to stay on campus with a meal plan…Continue Reading January Thesis Work
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
Hello from Amherst! I’m back on campus for J-term as of Friday evening. In this post, I’ll be writing more about my study abroad experience from the spring 2024 semester (my junior spring). I spent the semester in Lisbon, Portugal with CIEE Lisbon. I stopped in Germany en route to Lisbon to visit a friend,…Continue Reading Study Abroad Part Two: Arrival, Getting Settled, and Academics
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