Hey everyone! We are back! It’s Rachel and Calla again from the Admission Office, bringing you the second episode of our summer food blog series. If you missed our first post, we reviewed Lili’s—an Amherst favorite for its hand-pulled noodles—and now we are back with another restaurant: Lao Hu Tong. Just like last time, our…Continue Reading Amherst Eats: Ep. 2
Hello hello! Welcome back to the blog. And, welcome to my last blog post of the semester!! Time really flies 🙁 But anyway, it is currently finals season here at Amherst College, which means that all of us are going justtt a little bit crazy. In honor of this kooky time of the year, I…Continue Reading Tips and Tricks to Stay Sane During Finals…Or Maybe Just Embrace the Insanity?
Hi everyone! Welcome back to the blog. It truly feels impossible that after today, I will have completed my last full week of classes of my sophomore year. I think i’m actually in denial that exams start so soon. But anyways!!! In honor of the truly lovely weather we’ve been having, I wanted to provide…Continue Reading Springtime Shenanigans
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
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
Hi everyone!! Welcome back to the blog. As I write this, I’m actually in the comfort of my own bedroom back home for April break (the joys of having no class on Fridays), but I still have plenty of Amherst related content for you all! Now, some of you may be thinking, “Emi, you usually…Continue Reading Mini Moments That Made Me Happy
One of my favorite little things about life at Amherst is how even the smallest corners of campus can turn into places of connection. In my last blog post, I talked about the little ways Amherst shines, and today I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite traditions: cooking with friends. While the First-Year…Continue Reading Finding Community in the Kitchens of Amherst 🍳🥞
Hi friends, welcome back to the blog! The sun is shining here in Amherst Massachusetts, and as I sip my Dunkin’ iced coffee like a true New Englander, I’m really enjoying the spring energy in the air. As you have probably noticed, we are back this week with another addition to my brunch series! For…Continue Reading Brunch Time!
Hey everyone, welcome back to the blog! To those of you who also have spring break around this time, I hope that it’s been nice and relaxing. My family and I went to Miami for break, and between the delicious Cuban food and the delightful weather, it’s safe to say that I had a great…Continue Reading Underrated Reasons To Choose Amherst