Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Today we are going to be talking about some of my favorite lesser-known places on Amherst College’s campus! These places are great for hanging out with friends, doing homework, or just relaxing by yourself. 1. The Center for Russian Culture This room is located on the second floor of…Continue Reading Amherst’s Hidden Gems (On-Campus Edition)
NISA hosts Whitney Recountre II and Jessie Taken Alive-Recountre
On March 27, Whitney Recountre II and Jessie Taken Alive-Recountre, present Know Better, Do Better in the Fridmann Room. I drew some connections about the use of humor in musical or oral presentations. The speakers regard humor to be a form of medicine. In regards to the event, the importance of it was to acknowledge…Continue Reading NISA hosts Whitney Recountre II and Jessie Taken Alive-Recountre
Favorite Northampton Stores
When I got back from winter break, my friends and I planned a trip to Northampton the Sunday before classes started. For a lot of my friends, it was their first time visiting Northampton, and though I thought I wasn’t super familiar with the downtown area, when they asked me about which stores we should…Continue Reading Favorite Northampton Stores
Jewish Life at Amherst
3/24/2023 Hi everyone! The last time I wrote about Jewish life at Amherst was a year and a half ago, so I thought I’d give an update on what is available for Jewish students at Amherst College. Please email me at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu if you have any questions! News Before I detail Jewish life on campus, I want…Continue Reading Jewish Life at Amherst
Spring Break Recap
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! For today’s blog post, I’ll be discussing what I did during Spring break! During the end of freshman year, one of my close friends randomly looked up how much plane tickets to Iceland cost. We discovered that they were decently affordable and from there decided to plan a Spring…Continue Reading Spring Break Recap
Spring Break at Amherst
This is my first break away from home. I had decided to stay at Amherst for my Spring break and would say I learned more than I had in mind. My initial goal for this week was to get loads of work done but instead, I also learned more about what it is like to…Continue Reading Spring Break at Amherst
Favorite Restaurants and Stores in Amherst
Downtown Amherst is so close to the college that I can go into town at least once every week, if not multiple times, especially since I walk through town to get to the Jones Library, where I volunteer with the Poetry Club. One of Downtown’s most fantastic features is that most stores and restaurants are…Continue Reading Favorite Restaurants and Stores in Amherst
A Day in the Life
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Welcome back to my blog! Recently, Amherst College had its Spring break, and I took this as an opportunity to relax and spend time with friends! However, during Spring break, I realized how busy I am throughout the day and how many things I do. I typically get asked…Continue Reading A Day in the Life
Pre-med at Amherst
3/10/2023 Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well! In this week’s blog, I’m going to talk about my experiences as a student on the pre-medical track at Amherst. Being on a pre-med track is pretty new for me, so I hope this information helps any of you who are considering going to medical or PA…Continue Reading Pre-med at Amherst
Strategies For Coping with Stress
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! This week, I’m going to be talking about how I handle stress as a college student. It can be pretty easy to get overwhelmed when you have a lot going on, especially during exams season, so these are the strategies that I use to keep myself grounded and make…Continue Reading Strategies For Coping with Stress