Fundraising for Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Myanmar Earthquake Relief Fundraiser Poster

“On March 28, 2025, at approximately 12:50 p.m. local time, a powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck near Mandalay, Burma’s (Myanmar’s) second-largest city, home to 1.2 million people. By April 6, the earthquake had caused 3,471 deaths and injured 4,671 people, while 214 remain missing.” One of my best friends at Amherst is from Myanmar. Due…Continue Reading Fundraising for Myanmar Earthquake Relief

Checking Back In

Hello everybody! It’s certainly been a long time, but I can explain. Since I last published a blog post, I’ve submitted my thesis, defended it, presented it to the department, and competed in Amherst’s 3 Minute Thesis contest. I’ve also begun to experience a lot of my lasts before graduating, including our last Wine and…Continue Reading Checking Back In

Spring Concert!

An image featuring the Amherst College spring concert headliner, Orion Sun.

Hey everyone! This past week we had our spring concert, and I figured that it was cool enough to write about. It’s the beginning of finals season. They haven’t started yet, but we’re gearing up to dive into them, so the concert was a welcome break. This year, a few months back, they sent out…Continue Reading Spring Concert!

Entrepreneurship at Amherst

Liberal arts and entrepreneurship. Many people wouldn’t even put them together. But at Amherst, more and more students are interested in building their own ideas to solve a problem that they noticed but have not yet addressed. This weekend, Amherst’s Ideas to Innovation (i2i) club organized the first Startup Lab, which invited students to pitch…Continue Reading Entrepreneurship at Amherst

First Time Traveling By Plane to Amherst: Tips & Tricks

When I first found out I was going to Amherst College, I was over the moon — but also terrified.See, I had never traveled alone before. Actually, I had never even been on a plane. Growing up in a low-income, first-generation household in rural California, vacations were rare. And when we did go somewhere, it…Continue Reading First Time Traveling By Plane to Amherst: Tips & Tricks

Rail Trail Fun!

One of my favorite ways to enjoy a sunny day at Amherst is hopping on a bike and hitting the Norwottuck Rail Trail with friends. It’s such an easy escape from campus life, and it honestly feels like a mini adventure every time we go. We usually start by renting bikes from the Alumni Gym…Continue Reading Rail Trail Fun!

My Amherst Experience Through Photos

Hi readers, I hope you all are doing well! I’m going to share my Amherst experiences with you through some photos I’ve taken. I remember stalking photos of current Amherst College students before attending to get a feel for college life. With the pictures I’ll share below, there’ll be no need to stalk! You’re welcome….Continue Reading My Amherst Experience Through Photos

Places on Campus That Give Off Main Character Energy

Let’s be honest: college can feel like a coming-of-age movie—especially when you’ve got earbuds in, the sky’s doing something dramatic, and you’re walking across campus like the world’s softest chaos character. Some places at Amherst just get it. They don’t just hold memories; they hold moods. They turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, silence into peace, and…Continue Reading Places on Campus That Give Off Main Character Energy