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!
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
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
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