Hi everyone! My name is Amazing and I’m a freshman in the Class of 2029, and an international student from London, England! I’m a prospective LJST major (Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought) and thinking about double majoring in either English or Economics (or maybe something completely different, we’ll have to see how the next few…Continue Reading Amazing Sibanda-Uwakata ’29 – Introduction
Hello everyone! I’m Ailís, a class of 2027 junior here at Amherst. When I first visited as a high schooler, Massachusetts seemed far away from my home in Atlanta, Georgia. I chose Amherst because of its close-knit community and excellent resources, and I’m glad I did. Even though I am far away from my hometown,…Continue Reading Ailís Walsh-King ’27—Introduction
Hi! My name is Erika Salvador, and I’m from Nueva Ecija, Philippines. I’m part of the Class of 2028, currently double-majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. Most of my involvements at Amherst revolve around research. In Statistics, I worked with Professor Kat Correia during AY 2024-25 and I’m now working with Professor Nick Horton on several…Continue Reading Erika Salvador ’28 – Introduction
Fridays at Amherst don’t have a “typical” rhythm—but that’s exactly what makes them so much fun! Here’s a glimpse into one of mine. 6:49 AM: The day begins with the ever-painful sound of my alarm. I drag myself out of bed (emphasis on drag) and head to the gym for leg day with my gym…Continue Reading A Friday in My Life at Amherst College
Hey everyone! How are you all doing? I can’t believe summer is already winding down — I only have a few weeks left of my internship in the admission office! So instead of writing another food blog with Calla this week, we thought it’d be fun to switch things up and take you through a…Continue Reading A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern at the Admissions Office
Hello peeps! My name is Joy Gao, and I’m a rising sophomore at Amherst College. I’m from Los Angeles, California, but I’m also an international student from Yunnan, China. I’ve declared majors in Economics and Mathematics. Before college applications were due, I just wanted a vacation. A trip to the other end of the country,…Continue Reading Joy Gao ’28 – Introduction
Hey everyone! How are you guys doing? We hope everyone is having a great summer so far. This is Rachel and Calla, and we’re working at the Admission Office this summer! You’ll be seeing a lot from us in the next five weeks, and if you visit campus at some point, you can put some…Continue Reading Amherst Eats: Ep.1
Hi everyone! I’m Calla, and I just finished my first year here at Amherst. My home is a country and half an ocean away on O’ahu, one of the eight major Hawaiian islands. I was technically born in Needham, MA, which is just outside of Boston, and I moved to Hawai’i when I was six…Continue Reading Calla Trinacty ’28 – Introduction
Hi everyone! My name is Esther, and I’m a rising sophomore (class of 2028) from Minas Gerais, Brazil. I haven’t declared my major yet, but I’ll probably pursue something related to Psychology, History, or Political Science. I’m a huge fan of the open curriculum and I’ve explored classes in multiple departments at Amherst – Economics,…Continue Reading Esther Grisoni Segantini ’28 – Introduction
Hello everyone! My name is Rachel Park, and I am a rising sophomore from Seoul, South Korea, and Grand Junction, Colorado. I moved to the States in 8th grade from Korea and have been living in Colorado ever since! I am double-majoring in Economics and Spanish and hope to study abroad in Spain during my…Continue Reading Rachel Park ’28 – Introduction