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
Hi all! This is Jooah. As we are facing Thanksgiving break, the fall 2025 semester is quickly coming to an end. For the spring 2026 semester, I really maxed out Amherst’s open curriculum and registered for different kinds of classes I’ve been wanting to take. I am going to briefly take you guys through some…Continue Reading A Very Diverse Course Selection
Hey y’all! This time of year can be busy with the holidays, finishing up midterms, and preparing for finals. During such a hectic moment, it’s always good to take a moment to relax and have some fun. This past Wednesday, I was doing some homework when I got a call from my friend Sofia. She…Continue Reading Amherst Watches Wicked: For Good (no spoilers)
The end of the semester is officially on the horizon, and with that comes course registration for the Spring semester. The open curriculum means that there are so many options to choose from, which can be overwhelming at times. Luckily, for this fall semester, I had one less class to worry about due to the…Continue Reading The First Year Seminar
As someone whose hometown is in Upstate New York (and does not own a vehicle), how I was going to travel home was a major thing that I had to consider when I chose to go to Amherst College. Even though my home is only 4 hours away from Amherst, it can still feel like…Continue Reading How to Travel Home by Bus
Hello!! As the first semester begins to come to a close, I’ve been reflecting on all of the reading I’ve done in the past few months. As a humanities student, my homework on any given day consists of reading, reading, and more reading. I thought it would be worthwhile to review some of the things…Continue Reading Ranking my first semester readings
Welcome back! Now that I am well into my sophomore year, I have had time to reflect on some of the biggest changes that students experience transitioning into college. One of the most prominent changes is experiencing loneliness or just being alone on campus. I am here to tell you that being alone at times…Continue Reading Learning How to be Alone at College
College is the time to reinvent yourself, set new goals, and try new things! If you were like me in high school, you may have steered away from the gym. I was always intimidated by the people there who actually knew what they were doing. Would they know that I was clueless and didn’t even…Continue Reading Gym Workout Routine—Amherst College Edition