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

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