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Diwali at Amherst

Author By Isha Patel '28
Publication date November 14, 2024
Categories: Class of 2028

I’ve never celebrated Diwali without my family before. Diwali, a Hindu holiday known as the festival of light, symbolizes the spiritual victory of good over evil. This is one of the biggest celebrations in my family and I was, at first, saddened that I would be spending it at Amherst instead of my home. However,…Continue Reading Diwali at Amherst

Isha Patel ’28 — Introduction

Author By Isha Patel '28
Publication date November 13, 2024
Categories: Class of 2028

Hi everyone! I’m Isha Patel, a freshman (class of 2028) from Danvers, MA. I am a prospective biochemistry major interested in taking a variety of humanities and social sciences courses at Amherst! I am also pre-med and want to become a future pediatrician. Outside of academics, I am on some of the greatest club teams…Continue Reading Isha Patel ’28 — Introduction