When I first found out I was going to Amherst College, I was over the moon — but also terrified.See, I had never traveled alone before. Actually, I had never even been on a plane. Growing up in a low-income, first-generation household in rural California, vacations were rare. And when we did go somewhere, it…Continue Reading First Time Traveling By Plane to Amherst: Tips & Tricks
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of moving out of my dorm at the end of my first-year at Amherst. Move out…a very busy time at Amherst College. It seems like it is a mad dash to the finish to get all of your classes, school work, and…Continue Reading My First-Year Move Out Experience
When I wrote my college application, I centered it on one word — growth. It’s a value I live by every day. Many of us go to college not just for the education but also for the personal growth we’ll get along the way. As my first year at Amherst is coming to an end,…Continue Reading Personal Growth As A First-Year Student
One of my favorite ways to enjoy a sunny day at Amherst is hopping on a bike and hitting the Norwottuck Rail Trail with friends. It’s such an easy escape from campus life, and it honestly feels like a mini adventure every time we go. We usually start by renting bikes from the Alumni Gym…Continue Reading Rail Trail Fun!
Hello hello, welcome back to the blog! The weather here in Amherst has ACTUALLY finally warmed up (like, for real this time), and I have been taking full advantage of the lovely spring warmth by spending a lot of time on our campus’s various quads. Spring is also a time of year that really screams…Continue Reading Brunch Time
Hey everyone! I hope this post finds you well. Today, I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of a space many of us visit daily but rarely think about beyond the food on our plates—Valentine Dining Hall, better known as Val. I recently (a few weeks ago, haha) had the chance to tour the…Continue Reading Behind the Scenes: Our Dining System
Ah yes, the pre-college packing panic. I remember Googling “college dorm checklist” like it was a sacred text. I watched dorm hauls, read Reddit threads, and said things like, “I’m going to be so organized this year.” (Spoiler alert: I was not.) Now, a full year later, I’m here to give you the real rundown—what…Continue Reading Dorm Room Starter Pack: What I Brought vs. What I Actually Use
Hi readers, I hope you all are doing well! I’m going to share my Amherst experiences with you through some photos I’ve taken. I remember stalking photos of current Amherst College students before attending to get a feel for college life. With the pictures I’ll share below, there’ll be no need to stalk! You’re welcome….Continue Reading My Amherst Experience Through Photos
Let’s be honest: college can feel like a coming-of-age movie—especially when you’ve got earbuds in, the sky’s doing something dramatic, and you’re walking across campus like the world’s softest chaos character. Some places at Amherst just get it. They don’t just hold memories; they hold moods. They turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, silence into peace, and…Continue Reading Places on Campus That Give Off Main Character Energy
Finally (!!), Amherst weather is feeling a bit more like spring, which makes me want to write about some bits and pieces about my past semester here. Extracurricular Activities I continued my new hobby, cooking, with friends this semester! Not only are we cooking for ourselves, but we have also started the culinary club to…Continue Reading Snippets of My First Spring at Amherst