Amherst may be small, but its food scene is amazing. My friends and I have spent countless meals exploring the restaurants around town. Whether we’re craving a quick bite or a cozy sit-down meal, these spots never disappoint. Here’s our countdown of my top 8 favorite restaurants, ending with my ultimate favorite! #8 Royal Chicken…Continue Reading My Top 8 Favorite Amherst Restaurants
Hi friends! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break, and for those who celebrate the holiday, I hope you ate lots of yummy food. Speaking of great food, one of my favorite things about the town of Amherst and the greater Western Massachusetts area is that there are so many incredible restaurants. Seriously, when…Continue Reading Brunch Time!
With Christmas just around the corner (in 23 days, to be exact), the excitement for winter is in the air! That also means we must say goodbye to fall. To celebrate the beauty of this year’s fall season, I am dedicating this blog to all the photos I have of fall activities and foliage at…Continue Reading Farewell Fall
As a current first-year student at Amherst College, I’ve experienced the excitement, challenges, and growth that come with transitioning to college life. Reflecting on my journey so far, there are a few things I wish I had known before starting at Amherst. I hope this advice helps high school seniors who are about to embark…Continue Reading What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Amherst: Advice for High School Seniors
Two days before the 4th of July, I went to see Amherst’s annual Independence Day fireworks at the UMass stadium, so I felt like I already celebrated before the actual holiday rolled around. Then I remembered one of my summer bucket list items is to bike the Norwottuck Rail Trail, which stretches across the area;…Continue Reading My Spontaneous 4th of July Adventure
Many Amherst students stay on campus during the summer: some to do research, some to work on-campus jobs, some to intern in the Admission office… If you are on campus during this time, you’ve probably noticed that there’s almost nothing to do on campus after work or during weekends, and so you might want to…Continue Reading Fun Off-Campus Activities
Hello snails and humans! I’m Shelloise (“shell-oh-ease”), and I am super excited to be writing my first blog post of the summer. Podette and I have so much fun here everyday, and I can’t wait to tell you all about our adventures at Amherst! This weekend, Podette and I visited the Amherst farmers’ market. Each…Continue Reading Podette and Shelloise: A Sunny Breakfast at the Farmers’ Market
A benefit of attending a college in a small town is the opportunity to get involved with the local community. Though a few college events are open to the members of the Amherst town, all events hosted by the Amherst community are open to the students. This includes the weekly farmer’s market during early fall…Continue Reading Getting Involved in the Local Community
Hi everyone, I hope you are well! In this week’s blog, I’m going to write about some of my favorite places in the town of Amherst. I’ve noticed that especially as I’ve gotten closer to graduating, I’ve been less and less inclined to spend a lot of time on campus. I’m trying to adjust my…Continue Reading Favorite places off campus
One of the places that Amherst College students frequently visit is Hampshire Mall, a shopping center ten minutes away from the college and a short bus ride away. Most students visit this mall to go to Target or Walmart to stock up on necessities at the beginning of the year and throughout the year, but…Continue Reading Exploring Hampshire Mall