From Birdies to Bonds: My Badminton Journey at Amherst

Badminton Group Photo

Hey everyone! How are you doing? I’m doing well! In this blog, I hope to share a little about my badminton journey here at Amherst College—and why this club has become such an important part of my life. When I first arrived at Amherst, I wasn’t sure what role badminton would play in my college…Continue Reading From Birdies to Bonds: My Badminton Journey at Amherst

Student Government at Amherst College

Hey! Long time no see. As I reflect on this year, one thing stands out: this spring, I ran for Class of 2028 Senator—and I’m thrilled to share that I was successfully elected! Through this blog, I’ll walk you through my campaign experience and offer a snapshot of Amherst’s Student Government Association (SGA) Senate in…Continue Reading Student Government at Amherst College

Weekends at Amherst

Orion Sun performing

One of the most common questions I receive from incoming freshmen is: What can you do at Amherst over the weekend? I acknowledge that Amherst, compared to Boston and New York, is a relatively isolated place. You may find Downtown Amherst boring after you’ve been here for a semester, since there are only a few…Continue Reading Weekends at Amherst

My Inner Monologue When I Raise My Hand in Class (Amherst Edition)

Before You Read: This piece is meant to be funny — because let’s be real, the mental chaos that happens right before speaking in class deserves to be laughed at. But while you’ll definitely find some humor in the panic and overthinking, I want you to know that it’s also rooted in something real: learning…Continue Reading My Inner Monologue When I Raise My Hand in Class (Amherst Edition)

Tips and Tricks to Stay Sane During Finals…Or Maybe Just Embrace the Insanity?

A view from the Rail Trail.

Hello hello! Welcome back to the blog. And, welcome to my last blog post of the semester!! Time really flies 🙁 But anyway, it is currently finals season here at Amherst College, which means that all of us are going justtt a little bit crazy. In honor of this kooky time of the year, I…Continue Reading Tips and Tricks to Stay Sane During Finals…Or Maybe Just Embrace the Insanity?

Reading Period Has Begun… So I’m Getting a Little Unhinged

Classes? Over. Finals? Looming. My sanity? Questionable. Welcome to reading period — that strange stretch of time when you’re technically not in class, but definitely not on break either. It’s the academic limbo where we all collectively pretend we’re “catching up on studying,” but in reality, we’re just circling Val snacks, Googling if cold brew…Continue Reading Reading Period Has Begun… So I’m Getting a Little Unhinged

Still Learning: My Journey Through Academic Setbacks

I’ve always loved school. Learning was my escape — my way of staying hopeful and focused, even when life felt chaotic. But if I’m being honest, I’ve always had a complicated relationship with numbers. So this blog is me being vulnerable, but also that even now that I am in college I dont have everything…Continue Reading Still Learning: My Journey Through Academic Setbacks

Finals Season at Amherst

Side by side image of a sunset at Amherst College and two students at the annual rave at the college.

 Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about what the end of the academic year is like at Amherst. Spoiler alert…it’s difficult, but it’s also a lot of fun. Finals season at Amherst is a busy time! It is a time of reaching finish lines for different activities including both academic and…Continue Reading Finals Season at Amherst