Hello from Japan, as I write this blog post, I am still in Japan enjoying the last few moments of winter break with my family. In this blog, I wish to continue from my blog series of reflecting on my first semester, this time on the topic of extracurricular activities at Amherst College. In this…Continue Reading Reflecting on My First Semester at Amherst College — Extracurricular
Amherst College turned me into a speed demon. The town got five inches of snow on Sunday (1/19). What did students do in the snow? We went sledding (duh)! We also raced one another. Unsurprisingly, I won. I hadn’t gone sledding since I was little and was definitely afraid to go down the giant hill…Continue Reading Speedy Sledding (ft. Memorial Hill)
Hi everyone! Consider this one of my final blogs for 2024—though who knows, maybe there’s more to come! Today, I wanted to share a perspective that might differ from what you typically hear from students at Amherst. I won’t dive too deeply into personal details, but I do want to take a moment to highlight…Continue Reading Staying on Campus during the Winter Closure!
My first-year seminar class, Coexistence, volunteered at Not Bread Alone, a local organization providing meals to the community. This experience highlighted the power of collaboration and inspired me to contribute further to Amherst College and the town community…Continue Reading Community Service at Amherst College
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!