This past weekend (12/7-12/8), since it’s the last before finals begin, there were various winter formals held by the different clubs and teams on campus. So many clubs had formals this weekend, in fact, that I had three in one night. Now to answer the question: What is a formal? A formal is when a…Continue Reading A Very Formal Weekend at Amherst
In the beginning, I thought that “wasting time” was the ultimate college sin. Like many first-year students, I entered Amherst with an intense desire to prove myself—overwhelmed with assignments, a packed schedule, and a mountain of expectations. Every moment of downtime felt like a wasted opportunity. If I wasn’t studying or doing something productive, I…Continue Reading The Secret Life of College Study Breaks: What I’ve Learned from Wasting Time
When people talk about the first year of college, it’s all excitement, new experiences, and meeting incredible people. And don’t get me wrong—it is fun! But there’s one thing no one seems to warn you about: the first-year (freshman) flu (and every other sickness you can think of). Living in residence halls, sharing spaces, and…Continue Reading Battling the First-Year Flu and Pneumonia: What No One Tells You About College Sickness
Hi friends! Welcome back to the blog 🙂 For those of you who live in chilly places, I hope you’ve been staying warm (I personally use cold weather as an opportunity to wear the chunkiest scarf humanly possible). As we finish up our last week of classes for the semester and begin reading period for…Continue Reading Finals Season Peaceful Moments
Happy Sunday! I’m sitting by the fire in the living room, avoiding both my work and the cold outside. This week, I wanted to write about one of my favorite Zü traditions, Wine and Cheese. The Zü, officially called Humphries House, is one of the theme communities on campus. We live a bit further away…Continue Reading Wine and Cheese at the Zü
Hi readers! Thanks for stopping by! Sit back, relax, and enjoy a fun story of my journey to becoming a Community Advisor (CA), and the fun first event I planned for my floor! The CA position at Amherst College, is a title that sparks different emotions in the hearts of Amherst students, but regardless of…Continue Reading Becoming a CA!
Many international students, with some domestic students, stayed on campus to celebrate Thanksgiving on campus. Today, I hope to share few highlights I did during my thanksgiving stay! 1. Bubble Tea Trip with the i2i Team Of course, my fellow members from i2i, Amherst’s student-led accelerator, and I decided to grab some bubble tea at…Continue Reading How International Students Spent Their Thanksgiving!!!
With Christmas just around the corner (in 23 days, to be exact), the excitement for winter is in the air! That also means we must say goodbye to fall. To celebrate the beauty of this year’s fall season, I am dedicating this blog to all the photos I have of fall activities and foliage at…Continue Reading Farewell Fall
KEYWORDS; FLI (FIRST GEN-LOW INCOME) As a first-year student at Amherst College, I’m frequently asked, “Why did you choose Amherst?” At first glance, it seems like a straightforward question, but for me, the answer is filled with meaningful experiences, core values, and a touch of serendipity. Keep reading, and you’ll discover how my journey to…Continue Reading Why I Chose Amherst College: A First-Year FLI Perspective
Growing up in Shanghai, there wasn’t really nature to engage with, so I was fascinated by my first fall here at Amherst. ❤️ After conducting field research on a Monday in September, my friend and I decided (rather arbitrarily) to take a break from work––we hiked Mount Norwuttock. ⛰️ It was not the best choice…Continue Reading My First Fall @ Amherst––Falling in Love with Nature