Hey everyone! If you read my introductory blog, you may recall that I’m a computer science major, which makes the title of this post a bit confusing. Amherst’s open curriculum encourages students to make the most of their freedom and explore different areas of education, so during my time here, I’ve ventured into sculpture, woodcut,…Continue Reading Ranking My Art Projects
One of Amherst’s best features is the school’s open curriculum that lets students choose whatever courses they want. Even though I’m planning to double major and have been working hard to complete credits for my major early on in my college career, I’ve been able to take some incredible courses outside of my major that…Continue Reading Favorite Non-Major Courses
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
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! For today’s blog, we will be talking about my favorite classes that I have taken at Amherst College so far. Last May was the official end of my first year at Amherst, and I want to take a moment to reflect upon some of my favorite classes that I…Continue Reading My Favorite Classes
Hello hello! In today’s blog, I’m going to talk about how to manage double majoring and studying abroad at Amherst. As always, please email me with any questions at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu! I would love to talk to you about any questions you have about life at Amherst. Course Requirements Amherst College has an open curriculum, which…Continue Reading Double Majoring and Studying Abroad