12/1/23 Hi everyone! I hope you are doing well and staying healthy as this fall semester wraps up! In this blog, I thought I’d write a little about the dining hall on campus, food options (especially for people with dietary restrictions), and a big update that came to the dining hall just this week. Please…Continue Reading Valentine Hall
Tag: Housing and Dining
Dining at Amherst
4/21/2023 Hi everyone, I hope you are well! In this blog, I’m going to talk about the different places one can get food on campus, and my personal preferences. If you have any questions, please email me at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu! Valentine Hall Amherst has one main dining hall, which is named Valentine Hall (although students refer to…Continue Reading Dining at Amherst
Favorite Val Meals
Dining hall food is a factor to consider when deciding which college you want to attend. For someone who isn’t the biggest foodie, dining hall food wasn’t one of my biggest priorities when choosing which college I wanted to attend, but when I got to Amherst, I found out that there are a lot of…Continue Reading Favorite Val Meals
An Introduction to First-Year Dorms
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
Grab-n-Go’s Best Features
While dining at Valentine Dining Hall is always a great option, Grab-n-Go is often a popular lunch choice for students, regardless of whether they just want to avoid the lunch rush at Val or don’t have the time to get lunch at Val. One of the best parts about Grab-n-Go is its location in Keefe…Continue Reading Grab-n-Go’s Best Features