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!

Asian Alumni Weekend

Amherst College Asian Alumni Weekend

From March 8-9, Amherst held the Asian Alumni Weekend since its last reunion nearly 10 years ago. It was an invaluable opportunity for both the alumni to reunite with their friends and for students like me to learn about the different pathways our alumni have taken. Navigating Your Future: Alumni Career Journeys On an early…Continue Reading Asian Alumni Weekend

My Amherst Email Inbox

A snapshot of emails in my Amherst email inbox

As a student blogger, I always challenge myself to write about things that aren’t on our website. I didn’t know what I wanted to share this week, so I decided to take a look at my past week’s emails to search for inspiration. I have a pink sunset background for my email inbox, which gives…Continue Reading My Amherst Email Inbox