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
Helloooo there from across the screen! My name is Jiyuan Ji and I’m from Shanghai/Hong Kong, China. Currently, I’m a freshman (Class of 2028) at Amherst College. I’m a prospective Math and Economics double major, but who knows, it might change as I take more classes in the coming years. 🙂 Outside of classes, I…Continue Reading Jiyuan Ji ’28 –– Introduction
Brief Introduction of a student blogger: Tetsuya. My name is Tetsuya Tanaka, and I’m a first-generation freshman from Japan and China. I’m considering a double major in Political Science and Computer Science, but I’m also excited to explore other fields through Amherst’s open curriculum! …Continue Reading Tetsuya Tanaka ’28 — Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Litzy Castañeda, and I’m a first-year student (Class of 2028) from Bridgeport, California. I am currently pursuing a major in Psychology. In addition to my academic pursuits at Amherst, I contribute to The Amherst Student as a features writer. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering with leadership and journalism-focused non-profits,…Continue Reading Litzy Castañeda ’28 — Introduction
Hello! Welcome to my blog. First of all, congratulations on your admission to Amherst College! Now it’s time for the most exciting but sometimes overwhelming activity: deciding what to bring from your home country to your school in the US. There are so many things I wish I brought with me my first year, and…Continue Reading Packing Guide for International Students
When I received my housing assignment and roommate the summer before my freshman year, I called my best friend jumping for joy. I was lucky enough to be assigned to the “hotel dorm,” the most hyped dorm amongst first-year students: Charles Pratt. Three weeks went by, and before I knew it, it was move-in day!…Continue Reading Life As a First-Year in Charles Pratt Dormitory
For those who regularly keep up with my blog posts, this post is a continuation of my previous post, similarly formatted to this. I’m currently a sophomore, but I started this job during my first semester here at Amherst. At the time, I was still adjusting to college life, and before I officially started working…Continue Reading Things I Wish I Knew About Amherst Part 2
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
For those who regularly keep up with my blog posts, this post is going to be a little different. I’m currently a sophomore, but I started this job during my first semester here at Amherst. At the time, I was still adjusting to college life, and before I officially started working as a student blogger,…Continue Reading Things I Wish I Knew About Amherst
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