A few days ago, I attended the Meiklejohn Fellowship orientation dinner. Our dinner was hosted by the Loeb Career Center, Amherst College’s hub for internships, fellowships, and other career development opportunities. While enjoying the dinner, I connected with other Meiklejohn Fellows, whether they be other first-year students like me or older fellows there to help…Continue Reading Being a Meiklejohn Fellow
Many students at Amherst are worried about finding internships and summer opportunities, and one of the significant parts of Amherst is the plethora of summer opportunities for students. Most of these opportunities are related to research. For example, there’s the Schupf Program, in which students can propose a research project related to the humanities and…Continue Reading Summer Opportunities at Amherst
During my time at Amherst, one of the most valuable resources the school has had to offer is the Loeb Career Development Center. I visit this center at least once a month, whether it’s to attend an event or for an appointment with a career advisor. The Loeb Center has helped tons of people, including…Continue Reading A Love Letter to the Loeb Center
3/10/2023 Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well! In this week’s blog, I’m going to talk about my experiences as a student on the pre-medical track at Amherst. Being on a pre-med track is pretty new for me, so I hope this information helps any of you who are considering going to medical or PA…Continue Reading Pre-med at Amherst
After spending your first month at Amherst, you start wondering what you will major in. In my position as a first year in my second semester, I can attest to the anxiety of knowing what you “will be” after college. My appreciation for spending the week before my first week of school with the AHA…Continue Reading AHA! (Arts and Humanities in Action)
At Amherst, we don’t have to declare a major until the end of our sophomore year, so many first-year students enter college with only a vague idea of what they want to major in. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities to explore possible majors that help students determine which department they wish to declare their…Continue Reading Opportunities to Explore Your Major