Finally (!!), Amherst weather is feeling a bit more like spring, which makes me want to write about some bits and pieces about my past semester here. Extracurricular Activities I continued my new hobby, cooking, with friends this semester! Not only are we cooking for ourselves, but we have also started the culinary club to…Continue Reading Snippets of My First Spring at Amherst
First year of college? A rollercoaster. You think it’ll be all leaf-strewn paths and late-night heart-to-hearts (and sometimes it is)… but it’s also crying at 2 a.m., romanticizing study sessions with lofi beats, and overthinking your entire existence in the walk from one class to the next. Music became my journal. My safety net. My…Continue Reading Songs That Got Me Through My First Year
Since high school, I have been involved in many leadership roles. However, I don’t know if the way I lead is the “best” way to lead, especially now at Amherst, where I am facing a more diverse population. Hence, I was so excited to see that Amherst announced the establishment of the Mammoth Leadership Academy….Continue Reading Being the Pioneering Cohort of Mammoth Leadership Academy
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of my Spanish language journey at Amherst. In applying to Amherst College, I had a general understanding of the areas of interest that I wanted to study. I was really interested in the Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought (LJST) department at Amherst,…Continue Reading Learning Spanish at Amherst
Dear high school me, You’re sitting in your room again, staring at the same four walls of a town that feels way too small for your dreams. You’ve probably just finished homework, or maybe you’re journaling again—writing about what life could be like outside of Bridgeport, even if it all feels a little far-fetched right…Continue Reading Love Letter to My High School Self
Before the event even began, I found myself eagerly sending out emails to newly admitted rural students—inviting them to stop by, say hi, and grab a s’more at our S’mores with STARS gathering during BAM (Be a Mammoth) weekend. I wasn’t sure how many would show up, but I knew one thing: the fire would…Continue Reading S’mores, STARS, and a Taste of Community: A BAM Night to Remember
Let’s be real: homesickness hits different when you’re finally in college. It doesn’t always show up how you expect. Sometimes it’s a wave of sadness on a Sunday night. Other times, it’s the ache in your chest when you see a family eating together at a restaurant or the way your heart softens at the…Continue Reading Dealing with Homesickness in College
Credit: Amherst College GEO Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience in beginning the study abroad process! In coming to Amherst College, I knew they had a robust study abroad program. At Amherst, 45% of students study abroad! There are many different programs from around the world for students…Continue Reading Starting the Study Abroad Process
One of my favorite little things about life at Amherst is how even the smallest corners of campus can turn into places of connection. In my last blog post, I talked about the little ways Amherst shines, and today I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite traditions: cooking with friends. While the First-Year…Continue Reading Finding Community in the Kitchens of Amherst 🍳🥞
I finally caved in January and joined basically all of my friends in the climbing club, after being a stubborn contrarian for the past few years. Turns out, climbing is actually really fun and worth jumping on the bandwagon for, + I’ve gotten unexpectedly strong! Here’s how climbing club works here! We go to Central Rock…Continue Reading Climbing Club