Finding Community in the Kitchens of Amherst 🍳🥞

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 🍳🥞

Brunch Time!

A photo of the outside of Roadhouse Cafe.

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!

Comitting to a College

Charles Pratt at sunsrise

Dear readers, I want to start by congratulating those accepted into the class of 2029 at Amherst College! I am so proud of you. The following month will undoubtedly be stressful as you are tasked with committing to a college. Outlined below are some things I think are helpful to think about before accepting your…Continue Reading Comitting to a College

Brunch Time!

A photo of the inside of Johnny's Roadside Diner.

Hello hello, welcome back to the blog! This is the last academic week before Amherst’s spring break, so the thought of being somewhere warm next week is really what’s been keeping me going. As you can probably tell from the title, this week’s blog post is another edition of the brunch series! To those of…Continue Reading Brunch 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)

Brunch Time!

A picture of the Emily Dickinson Museum.

Hi everyone, welcome back to the blog! The weather here is finally warmer (and by warmer I do mean mid 40s), so it’s safe to say i’m in a very good mood. For this week’s edition of my ongoing brunch review series, we have a battle of the açaí bowls. Now granted, there are only…Continue Reading Brunch Time!

Favorite Outdoor Places to Go (and Ways to Get There)

As I said last week, this winter has been particularly tough with perpetual snow (and ice) and winds that cut through your thickest layers. I hate having to rush from building to building, and I’ve been dreaming of warmer days, long walks and bike rides, and lingering outside. Since I started biking everywhere my freshman…Continue Reading Favorite Outdoor Places to Go (and Ways to Get There)

Brunch Time!

A photo of the pastry display case at Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters

Hi Friends! I hope everyone has had a good week. Considering the fact that I am actively writing this blog from the Boltwood Inn after having just inhaled a delicious brunch from Coronation Cafe (yogurt parfait and a homemade soft pretzel of course), it felt fitting to update my brunch review series. For those of…Continue Reading Brunch Time!