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
Hi readers, I hope you enjoyed New Year’s Day! If you’re curious about the food at Amherst, especially if you are vegetarian, look no further! I’ve been a vegetarian since my sophomore year of high school. When coming to college, I was nervous about dining. Would there be enough vegetarian options with only one dining…Continue Reading Dining at Val– Vegetarian Opinion
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
Do you know that Amherst has only one dining hall, Valentine Hall? More lovingly known as Val by the Amherst community, Valentine Hall is where most students stop for meals. Whenever my friends ask if I’m going to lunch/dinner, I know right away that they are asking whether I will be at Val. After all,…Continue Reading The One And Only Val
Amherst may be small, but its food scene is amazing. My friends and I have spent countless meals exploring the restaurants around town. Whether we’re craving a quick bite or a cozy sit-down meal, these spots never disappoint. Here’s our countdown of my top 8 favorite restaurants, ending with my ultimate favorite! #8 Royal Chicken…Continue Reading My Top 8 Favorite Amherst Restaurants
Happy Sunday! I’m sitting by the fire in the living room, avoiding both my work and the cold outside. This week, I wanted to write about one of my favorite Zü traditions, Wine and Cheese. The Zü, officially called Humphries House, is one of the theme communities on campus. We live a bit further away…Continue Reading Wine and Cheese at the Zü
Hi friends! I hope everyone had a restful Thanksgiving break, and for those who celebrate the holiday, I hope you ate lots of yummy food. Speaking of great food, one of my favorite things about the town of Amherst and the greater Western Massachusetts area is that there are so many incredible restaurants. Seriously, when…Continue Reading Brunch Time!
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
Hello to all our lovely readers! It’s been a while since our last blog post. Today was an especially busy day because we were helping our friends and fellow interns Kara and Jadyn move into their new dorms. Luckily, there were a lot of friends to help out and it only took us an hour…Continue Reading Podette and Shelloise: Delightful Dorm Hacks!
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