At Amherst, we don’t have to declare a major until the end of our sophomore year, so many first-year students enter college with only a vague idea of what they want to major in. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to explore possible majors that help students determine which department they wish to declare their…Continue Reading Opportunities to Explore Your Major
Tag: Academics
Intersectionality at Amherst
Especially in recent years, Amherst College has made efforts to be more inclusive of intersectional identities. As someone who holds intersectional identities in terms of ethnicity and gender, these efforts have been particularly important for me and how I find a sense of belonging at the school. In addition to the resource centers providing safe…Continue Reading Intersectionality at Amherst
Creative Writing at Amherst
One of my favorite hobbies growing up has always been writing. Though I was able to practice journalistic writing in high school, I wasn’t able to practice creative writing in school as there weren’t any clubs or creative writing programs and courses offered at my high school. However, when I arrived at Amherst College, I…Continue Reading Creative Writing at Amherst
My Favorite Classes
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! For today’s blog, we will be talking about my favorite classes that I have taken at Amherst College so far. Last May was the official end of my first year at Amherst, and I want to take a moment to reflect upon some of my favorite classes that I…Continue Reading My Favorite Classes