One thing I didn’t fully appreciate before coming to Amherst is how much the Five College Consortium actually affects your day-to-day life. Yes, it’s amazing for cross-registration and borrowing books, but the real perk is that it gives you access to things Amherst alone just can’t scale–like the UMass Fine Arts Center (FAC). Of course,…Continue Reading How the Five College System Upgraded My Arts Experience
For me, the hardest part of Fall Semester is the three weeks after Thanksgiving break, when classes are about to end and finals are about to begin. I think this is because the end is in sight, yet still feels so far away… and mainly because I’m looking forward to the holiday festivities that come…Continue Reading Making My Dorm Room Festive
As I head into my first-ever college final season, there’s no other campus resource that I can be more thankful for than the Writing Center. They’ve been super helpful for developing ideas for my writing, looking over my paper’s structure and focus, and proofreading for small mistakes. At the time of writing, I’ve visited the…Continue Reading How does the Writing Center work?
There’s nothing better than checking the weather app and seeing that little snowflake icon. When I woke up Tuesday morning, I was absolutely delighted to see a 100% chance of snow in the forecast. As a native Atlantan, I’ve never seen more than an inch of snow in my life. Usually it snows for five…Continue Reading My first (Amherst) snow day
You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket. People in New England love to act tough—wearing shorts and T-shirts in below-freezing weather. But as a future Amherst College student, investing in a real winter jacket is essential. You must stay safe from the cold, exacerbated by the wind and the…Continue Reading Jacket Advertisement
Happy December! Ever wonder what it is like to be part of a club sports team here at Amherst? I have had the best experience being a part of the Amherst Club Soccer team, and I thought it would be nice to share a bit more about my experience. Coming from someone that played soccer…Continue Reading Club Sports at Amherst: Amherst Club Soccer
Hi all, This is Jooah again! I hope you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving 🍂😚. This Thanksgiving break for me was a perfect mix of rest and excitement as I stayed on campus to enjoy the peaceful town of Amherst and also made two excursions out into Boston! Amherst is about a 1.5 ~ 2…Continue Reading Amherst <-> Boston
Hey everyone! If you read my introductory blog, you may recall that I’m a computer science major, which makes the title of this post a bit confusing. Amherst’s open curriculum encourages students to make the most of their freedom and explore different areas of education, so during my time here, I’ve ventured into sculpture, woodcut,…Continue Reading Ranking My Art Projects
To commemorate the Thanksgiving season, I want to share eight things I am thankful for as an Amherst College student. My favorite part of Thanksgiving is reflecting on life and expressing gratitude for the small things. I hope you had the opportunity to reflect as well and find moments of appreciation in your own life….Continue Reading Thankful for Amherst College
A few days ago, I attended the Meiklejohn Fellowship orientation dinner. Our dinner was hosted by the Loeb Career Center, Amherst College’s hub for internships, fellowships, and other career development opportunities. While enjoying the dinner, I connected with other Meiklejohn Fellows, whether they be other first-year students like me or older fellows there to help…Continue Reading Being a Meiklejohn Fellow