My Ranking of Known and Lesser-Known Study Spots Around Campus

Since arriving at Amherst, I have been on a side quest to discover the best study spaces around campus. This list is a culmination of my adventure so far, and it includes both my frequently used spots and recent discoveries I see myself using more often. There are three things I look for in a…Continue Reading My Ranking of Known and Lesser-Known Study Spots Around Campus

Rethinking Pocahontas and the Archives

How often are you given the opportunity to work closely with the archives? Amherst College has recently incorporated the Collection of Native American Literature which includes writing from Native authors in the 18th century to literature published today. A little storytime behind the acquisition of this Collection dates back to 2013 (which is still pretty…Continue Reading Rethinking Pocahontas and the Archives

Amherst Museums

Artifact display at the Beneski Museum of Natural History

Amherst truly is a place of learning. We have three incredible museums on our campus. To be honest, one of the main reasons I decided to come to Amherst was because I visited the Beneski Museum, located on campus, during my tour of Amherst the summer before my sophomore year. My favorite part of the…Continue Reading Amherst Museums