Every college semester, we’re required to take 4 courses, which might not seem a lot compared to taking up to 7 courses in high school. However, the workload for each course is much more intense as each course only lasts a semester, and students are required to finish learning a whole textbook of material or…Continue Reading Study and Organization Tips for College
Part of adjusting to college is learning how to study effectively for classes, and for most students, that also involves finding a study spot. While most people often assume that the only places to study are in your dorm room or at the library, which in our case is Frost Library, there are a plethora…Continue Reading Finding a Study Spot
Having grown up in the Bay Area, I have always been part of a community that’s largely Asian Americans. In my hometown, a large portion of residents identify as Asian American, specifically Asian immigrants or Asian American first-generation children of immigrants. Coming to Amherst, I wasn’t sure whether I would experience the same sense of…Continue Reading Amherst’s Asian American Community
Admittedly, Amherst’s location is a little far from major cities as it is about an hour-and-a-half drive away from Boston and an hour’s drive to Hartford. I know a ton of my friends had worries about transportation when deciding whether to come to Amherst College or not, especially because first-year students are not allowed to…Continue Reading Transportation in Amherst
I can’t lie – the conclusion of my first semester at Amherst College was a little hectic and stressful with finals, having to pack for winter break, and figuring out travel plans. However, I can’t deny that it has also been an enjoyable experience. Even though December is finals season, it is also the holiday…Continue Reading Concluding My First Semester at Amherst
First snow day. My first snow day! I have grown up in Los Angeles’ climate all seventeen years of my life. The chances of seeing snow are very very low, I had never seen it fall from the sky with my eyes. At Amherst College, I was aware I would be experiencing all four seasons….Continue Reading My First Snow Day
If you know me, I enjoy my time learning through storytelling and discussions. Amherst students recently hosted an event called Alza Tu Voz, Raise Your Voice, as an opportunity for students to share about Latinidad through poems, stories, songs, etc. Coming from an Oaxacan household, I am always looking to connect to others and their…Continue Reading Alza Tu Voz
One of my favorite hobbies growing up has always been writing. Though I was able to practice journalistic writing in high school, I wasn’t able to practice creative writing in school as there weren’t any clubs or creative writing programs and courses offered at my high school. However, when I arrived at Amherst College, I…Continue Reading Creative Writing at Amherst
For many students, the most impressive building at Amherst is the Science Center, located between the Keefe Campus Center and the Powerhouse, an event space. Opened in the fall of 2018, the Science Center quickly became a favorite place for students to study and hang out. The building itself is gorgeous as the large glass…Continue Reading Science Center Highlights
While dining at Valentine Dining Hall is always a great option, Grab-n-Go is often a popular lunch choice for students, regardless of whether they just want to avoid the lunch rush at Val or don’t have the time to get lunch at Val. One of the best parts about Grab-n-Go is its location in Keefe…Continue Reading Grab-n-Go’s Best Features