Applying from a Rural Town to Amherst College

It’s been almost a week since the Class of 2029 Regular Decision acceptances came out, and I am freaking out because… NO WAY am I almost done with my first year here. Time moves differently at Amherst — one moment you’re figuring out your dorm’s washing machine, and the next you’re studying for finals in…Continue Reading Applying from a Rural Town to Amherst College

The Writing Center

Congratulations to those admitted to the Class of 2029! As you start imagining what life will be like here, I wanted to share a bit about one of the resources that has made my Amherst experience so much more academically manageable. You might hear the phrase “writing-intensive” thrown around when people describe Amherst’s curriculum, and…Continue Reading The Writing Center

Why Amherst? Dealing with Doubts About My College Choice

A student from the Class of 2029 recently messaged me with a concern that felt all too familiar: “How do you deal with people not understanding your choice to come to Amherst?” I couldn’t help but smile because I’ve been in that exact situation more times than I can count. Choosing Amherst was never a…Continue Reading Why Amherst? Dealing with Doubts About My College Choice

Thesis Crunch Time

Hi all, apologies for being a little M.I.A.! We’ve gotten to the point of the semester where I’m truly deep in the thesis trenches. Spring break starts in exactly one week, which always means professors are squeezing in midterms and assignments, plus most thesis writers have some form of a draft due. For this post,…Continue Reading Thesis Crunch Time

TYPO (Take Your Professor Out)

One of the best parts of Amherst College is the ability to form meaningful relationships with professors who are passionate about their fields and invested in their students’ growth. TYPO/TYSO (Take Your Professor/Staff Out) is a unique program that makes this even easier, allowing students to invite a professor or staff member to a meal…Continue Reading TYPO (Take Your Professor Out)

Tech Resources and Education at Amherst

This is the sort of post that pre-college me never would have guessed I’d be writing, but that’s the beauty of college: we change, and the sorts of things we get up to change, too. I came into college considering the Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought, Latinx and Latin American Studies, Religion, and Political Science…Continue Reading Tech Resources and Education at Amherst

Preparing for Interviews Guide

If you’re a prospective student, you might be wondering about some tips and tricks for interviews—whether for jobs or college admissions. I’m assuming some of you reading this have already had a few college interviews, so this isn’t necessarily about that. Instead, this post is about job interviews! Specifically, those for part-time jobs, including the…Continue Reading Preparing for Interviews Guide