Fall Freshman Year vs Fall Sophomore Year

aerial view of the Amherst campus in autumn, with trees in vibrant colors of orange, red, and brown

As the fall semester approaches an end, I think it’d be worthwhile to reflect on how my fall semester experience during my sophomore year differed from my fall semester experience during my freshman year. Though these two experiences are only one year apart, I think that they’re drastically contrasting, especially since the first semester at…Continue Reading Fall Freshman Year vs Fall Sophomore Year

Reflection of First Year at Amherst College

The Amherst women's golf team

As my first year at Amherst College comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on my experience. Moving from the Bay Area to Western Massachusetts was definitely a shift, and I remember navigating and processing the giant move during the adjustment period during orientation and my first few weeks…Continue Reading Reflection of First Year at Amherst College

An Introduction to First-Year Dorms

A group of friends walking in the first year quad

The main quadrangle, colloquially known as the first-year quad, is home to the dorms where all Amherst’s first-year students stay. Personally, I love living in the first-year quad because of its location. I live in the Appleton dorm, which is known as a quiet dorm – therefore, the noise level in my dorm is relatively…Continue Reading An Introduction to First-Year Dorms

Concluding My First Semester at Amherst

Snow covered roads in Amherst

I can’t lie – the conclusion of my first semester at Amherst College was a little hectic and stressful with finals, having to pack for winter break, and figuring out travel plans. However, I can’t deny that it has also been an enjoyable experience. Even though December is finals season, it is also the holiday…Continue Reading Concluding My First Semester at Amherst

What I wish I knew before starting college

Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! With the school year fast approaching, I was starting to think about where I was last year in my life. I was a scared little college freshman, having never set foot on my future college campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and not knowing what to expect. Therefore, in…Continue Reading What I wish I knew before starting college