Hi friends! Welcome back to the blog 🙂 I hope everyone had a lovely holiday season! Personally, my New Year’s resolution is to drink more water (dehydration is not the vibe I want to bring into 2025). Anyway, for those of you tuning in from warmer climates, I’ll be the first to admit that Massachusetts…Continue Reading Amherst Winter Survival Guide
The first day of spring semester at Amherst College was Monday, January 27th! You may be wondering whether the first day of classes in college is similar to the first day of high school. The answer is that they are similar with some nuance. There is still that same mixture of excitement and anxiety on…Continue Reading First Day of Spring Semester
Disclaimer: This blog post only shares my personal encounters with the Open Curriculum after one semester at Amherst. It does not reflect the experiences of everyone at Amherst, and my thoughts about the Open Curriculum may look different in the future! I don’t think people at Amherst talk about the Open Curriculum that much. As…Continue Reading Let’s Talk About The Open Curriculum
Hello from Japan, as I write this blog post, I am packing my suitcase to head back to Amherst. In this blog, I wish to continue from my blog series of reflecting on my first semester, this time on the topic of on-campus employment at Amherst College. In this blog, I hope to offer you…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — On-Campus Employment
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!