If you’re anything like me—or any other student at Amherst College—you might occasionally find yourself craving a change from the usual Val menu. Even though I’ve only been here for one semester, I’ve already started collecting some of my favorite Val hacks, whether discovered with friends or passed down by upperclassmen. With the new dining…Continue Reading My Favorite Val Hacks
Probably the biggest part of College is of course, the classes. One of the benefits of looking at Amherst and other small schools is the small class sizes, and that was a huge draw for me. One hesitation I did have though, was: do the small classes mean that I’ll struggle to get into the…Continue Reading Choosing Your Classes at Amherst
Hey everyone! 新年あけましておめでとうございます今年もどうぞよろしくお願いします、in Japanese, it means Happy New Year! Looking forward to a great year with you. I’m currently in Japan, spending the New Year with my family, and as we kick off this new year, I’d like to reflect on my first semester at Amherst College through a series of blog posts. The posts…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — Academics
Hi everyone! Consider this one of my final blogs for 2024—though who knows, maybe there’s more to come! Today, I wanted to share a perspective that might differ from what you typically hear from students at Amherst. I won’t dive too deeply into personal details, but I do want to take a moment to highlight…Continue Reading Staying on Campus during the Winter Closure!
When a few students from the upcoming Class of 2029—fellow QuestBridge matches like me—reached out to me on Instagram asking for advice on time management at Amherst College, I knew exactly what to share. In high school, I thought I had time management all figured out. Classes were predictable, extracurriculars rarely overlapped, and everything fit…Continue Reading Time Management: High School Vs. Amherst
I still remember the first day I met Eva and Weixin––one of the first friends I made at Amherst. We were sitting at the lounge of Bank of America, waiting to open our bank accounts. I learned that Eva is an exchange student from Yonsei University and Weixin is from Japan. That day was kinda…Continue Reading Until We Meet Again
In this blog post, I hope to share a glimpse into my journey as an international student traveling back home for winter break. For many of us at Amherst College, one of the most pressing concerns isn’t just the excitement of the holidays but also the logistics of transit. When I first arrived in the…Continue Reading Navigating Travel as an Amherst International Student and an International Journey to Japan
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