Little Reasons that Make Amherst Shine

Okay, so real talk — when I first started looking at colleges, I was hyper-focused on the “important stuff.” You know, majors, rankings, academics, the whole serious checklist. But no one really tells you that it’s the tiny, random, sometimes silly things that end up making a campus feel like home. For me, Amherst is…Continue Reading Little Reasons that Make Amherst Shine

How Amherst Supports Summer Intern Opportunities

As summer is approaching, you might be interested in learning how Amherst supports students for summer internship opportunities. There are many summer opportunities at Amherst! Whether you are interested in academics, non-academics, on-campus, off-campus, etc. Amherst has something for you! 1. On-Campus Internships There are soooo many on-campus internships you can participate in over the…Continue Reading How Amherst Supports Summer Intern Opportunities

Studying in College

Title photo with the text "Studying strategies and adjusting to: college academics"

Hey everyone, to give a perspective on what academics are like, I figured it would be helpful to give a glance into two areas: 1) My expectations of academics vs. reality & 2) How studying has changed. Jumping right into my expectations vs. reality, I always expected the work to be a lot more similar…Continue Reading Studying in College

My Be A Mammoth Experience

Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my wonderful Be A Mammoth experience.  The college application process…what an experience. When I was in high school, the thought of beginning to research and apply to colleges that I will eventually have to choose from to be the one I will spend…Continue Reading My Be A Mammoth Experience

Applying from a Rural Town to Amherst College

It’s been almost a week since the Class of 2029 Regular Decision acceptances came out, and I am freaking out because… NO WAY am I almost done with my first year here. Time moves differently at Amherst — one moment you’re figuring out your dorm’s washing machine, and the next you’re studying for finals in…Continue Reading Applying from a Rural Town to Amherst College

A Singing Valentine’s Day Surprise

Cartoon of two mammoths making their tusks into the shape of a heart.

Credit for featured image: The Amherst Student Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my Valentine’s Day surprise.  Valentine’s Day is a fun time on the Amherst College campus. Students usually wear valentine theme colors, like pink, red, and white, there is seemingly always free candy around campus, and there…Continue Reading A Singing Valentine’s Day Surprise

Spring Break Trip!

"A Swedish street alongside two people posing in front of a heart-shaped sculpture.

Hi readers! Welcome back! Happy spring break! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the story of my trip for spring break.  Spring break is such a fun time at Amherst! It is a time when students can unwind and take a breath before the final weeks of the spring semester commence. Spring break is a week-long…Continue Reading Spring Break Trip!