Hi everyone! My name is Esther, and I’m a rising sophomore (class of 2028) from Minas Gerais, Brazil. I haven’t declared my major yet, but I’ll probably pursue something related to Psychology, History, or Political Science. I’m a huge fan of the open curriculum and I’ve explored classes in multiple departments at Amherst – Economics,…Continue Reading Esther Grisoni Segantini ’28 – Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Rachel Park, and I am a rising sophomore from Seoul, South Korea, and Grand Junction, Colorado. I moved to the States in 8th grade from Korea and have been living in Colorado ever since! I am double-majoring in Economics and Spanish and hope to study abroad in Spain during my…Continue Reading Rachel Park ’28 – Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Grace, and I am a rising sophomore in the Class of 2028. I am an international student who calls both Beijing, China and Sydney, Australia home. I am currently double-majoring in Economics and Biology. I also love taking courses in the LJST (Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought) department. Outside of…Continue Reading Grace Cheng ’28 – Introduction
Before You Read: This piece is meant to be funny — because let’s be real, the mental chaos that happens right before speaking in class deserves to be laughed at. But while you’ll definitely find some humor in the panic and overthinking, I want you to know that it’s also rooted in something real: learning…Continue Reading My Inner Monologue When I Raise My Hand in Class (Amherst Edition)
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about what the end of the academic year is like at Amherst. Spoiler alert…it’s difficult, but it’s also a lot of fun. Finals season at Amherst is a busy time! It is a time of reaching finish lines for different activities including both academic and…Continue Reading Finals Season at Amherst
When I first got to Amherst, I knew I wanted to find an on-campus job—not just to help cover small expenses, but also to build experience, meet new people, and feel more connected to the campus. Now, I can proudly say that I work multiple jobs here, and each one has added something unique to…Continue Reading What It’s Like to Work an On-Campus Job at Amherst
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
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
First year of college? A rollercoaster. You think it’ll be all leaf-strewn paths and late-night heart-to-hearts (and sometimes it is)… but it’s also crying at 2 a.m., romanticizing study sessions with lofi beats, and overthinking your entire existence in the walk from one class to the next. Music became my journal. My safety net. My…Continue Reading Songs That Got Me Through My First Year
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of my Spanish language journey at Amherst. In applying to Amherst College, I had a general understanding of the areas of interest that I wanted to study. I was really interested in the Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST) department at Amherst,…Continue Reading Learning Spanish at Amherst