As I wrap up my first year at Amherst, I keep catching myself thinking: How did time move this fast? It feels like just yesterday I was dragging my suitcase across campus, nervous and excited for move-in day. Now, here I am, packing up again — but this time, it’s not for college. It’s for…Continue Reading Preparing for My First Summer After My First Year @ Amherst
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My First-Year Move Out Experience
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of moving out of my dorm at the end of my first-year at Amherst. Move out…a very busy time at Amherst College. It seems like it is a mad dash to the finish to get all of your classes, school work, and…Continue Reading My First-Year Move Out Experience
Personal Growth As A First-Year Student
When I wrote my college application, I centered it on one word — growth. It’s a value I live by every day. Many of us go to college not just for the education but also for the personal growth we’ll get along the way. As my first year at Amherst is coming to an end,…Continue Reading Personal Growth As A First-Year Student
Rail Trail Fun!
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!
Behind-the-Scene: Dining System
Hey everyone! I hope this post finds you well. Today, I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of a space many of us visit daily but rarely think about beyond the food on our plates—Valentine Dining Hall, better known as Val. I recently(few weeks ago haha) had the chance to tour the facility and…Continue Reading Behind-the-Scene: Dining System
Dorm Room Starter Pack: What I Brought vs. What I Actually Use
Ah yes, the pre-college packing panic. I remember Googling “college dorm checklist” like it was a sacred text. I watched dorm hauls, read Reddit threads, and said things like, “I’m going to be so organized this year.” (Spoiler alert: I was not.) Now, a full year later, I’m here to give you the real rundown—what…Continue Reading Dorm Room Starter Pack: What I Brought vs. What I Actually Use
My Amherst Experience Through Photos
Hi readers, I hope you all are doing well! I’m going to share my Amherst experiences with you through some photos I’ve taken. I remember stalking photos of current Amherst College students before attending to get a feel for college life. With the pictures I’ll share below, there’ll be no need to stalk! You’re welcome….Continue Reading My Amherst Experience Through Photos
Places on Campus That Give Off Main Character Energy
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
Snippets of My First Spring at Amherst
Finally (!!), Amherst weather is feeling a bit more like spring, which makes me want to write about some bits and pieces about my past semester here. Extracurricular Activities I continued my new hobby, cooking, with friends this semester! Not only are we cooking for ourselves, but we have also started the culinary club to…Continue Reading Snippets of My First Spring at Amherst
Songs That Got Me Through My First Year
First year of college? A rollercoaster. You think it’ll be all leaf-strewn paths and late-night heart-to-hearts (and sometimes it is)… but it’s also crying at 2 a.m., romanticizing study sessions with lofi beats, and overthinking your entire existence in the walk from one class to the next. Music became my journal. My safety net. My…Continue Reading Songs That Got Me Through My First Year