Hi readers! Welcome back! Here’s what it’s like to be a news reporter for The Amherst Student, the college newspaper! The Amherst Student was established in 1858, making it one of the oldest student newspapers in the country. The Amherst Student is thought by some to be the oldest independent weekly college publication in the…Continue Reading Writing for The Amherst Student
Hi readers! Welcome back! I’m going to take you along the ride for the iconic Winter Fest at Amherst College. The Winter Fest at Amherst is an annual event that is the second iteration of the seasonal festivals, with Fall Fest being the first, in the fall semester. Similar to Fall Fest, Winter fest offers…Continue Reading Winter Fest!
Coming to Amherst, I was a bit worried about its small size. Well, I only applied to small schools, but it was because I wanted the small class size and low student-to-faculty ratio. In terms of social life, I wasn’t sure. I was worried that because of how small Amherst was (even compared to nearby…Continue Reading Amherst Is Not That Small
Hi readers! Welcome back! I’m going to share with you what a typical track competition is like for me as a member of the Amherst College Track and Field team. As an athlete for the Amherst track and field team, there is a significant amount of time spent on the weekends traveling to, from, and…Continue Reading A Typical Track Weekend
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy my experience on the 2025 Sustainability Trek! In reading the title of this post, you may be wondering…what is a trek? That is a great question, and I would not have known myself before applying to attend one. A trek is an amazing opportunity that Amherst…Continue Reading The 2025 Sustainability Trek
Hi readers, Are you wondering how to get your tuition’s worth in college? Look no further! I’m going to be telling you about all the free stuff you can get at Amherst once you become a student. Food. As wonderful as Valentine Dining Hall is, you may be in the mood for some non-Val food….Continue Reading An Amherst Student’s Guide To Getting Free Stuff
Hello from Japan, as I write this blog post, I am still in Japan enjoying the last few moments of winter break with my family. In this blog, I wish to continue from my blog series of reflecting on my first semester, this time on the topic of extracurricular activities at Amherst College. In this…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — Extracurricular
My first-year seminar class, Coexistence, volunteered at Not Bread Alone, a local organization providing meals to the community. This experience highlighted the power of collaboration and inspired me to contribute further to Amherst College and the town community…Continue Reading Community Service at Amherst College
“All I want for Christmas is you~” As Mariah Carey “defrosted,” the Christmas season is finally approaching! Maple Tree Lighting On December 6, my friends and I went downtown to witness the 50-plus-year-old tradition of lighting a living maple tree in the Town Common. There was a market beside selling cute Christmas souvenirs, delicious snacks,…Continue Reading The Christmas Season
This past weekend (12/7-12/8), since it’s the last before finals begin, there were various winter formals held by the different clubs and teams on campus. So many clubs had formals this weekend, in fact, that I had three in one night. Now to answer the question: What is a formal? A formal is when a…Continue Reading A Very Formal Weekend at Amherst