Hello guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! I’ve recently been reflecting on what I like to do for fun, as I’ve become pretty overwhelmed with work lately, so I’ve been trying to take some more time to take care of myself. Through this, I started to think about what my favorite things to do off-campus are….Continue Reading What I Like to do Off-campus
Event Spaces
Since Amherst holds tons of events every week that my friends and I attend, I have had the opportunity to explore tons of event spaces at the college. Each event space offers its unique features, and it’s been a great experience getting to visit all of them. The first event space I had been to…Continue Reading Event Spaces
Lab classes at Amherst College
3/31/2023 Hi everyone, I hope you are well! In today’s blog, I’m going to talk about my experiences in various lab classes during my time at Amherst. The labs my first year were almost entirely virtual, so I’ll talk a bit about how those operated, and I’ll also talk about what you can expect if…Continue Reading Lab classes at Amherst College
Amherst’s Hidden Gems (On-Campus Edition)
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