Happy finals season! Everyone’s finals season looks different here at Amherst, but here is a glimpse into what mine looks like this semester! As a Community Advisor on campus, I am required to stay until the last day of finals to help with the closing of the residence halls. Knowing this at the beginning of…Continue Reading My Finals Season This Semester
Hey everyone! As the year begins to wrap up, finals loom, and the sun is completely set before dinnertime, it is easy to curl up in bed for all of our free time. Whether it’s a short study break or an evening outing, I believe it is important to make the most of the end…Continue Reading Warm Winter Moments
As my first semester of sophomore year comes to an end, I am reminded of where I was a year ago at Amherst during my first semester of freshman year. I remember being so nervous with college classes, discovering my place socially, and learning how to survive my first semester at college. I finally found…Continue Reading 5 Tips and Tricks That Helped Me Survive Being a First Semester College Freshman
Burnout is something that everyone struggles with, and I am no exception. For me, burnout manifests mentally and physically. I can tell I’m burnt out when I have a headache that doesn’t seem to fade, I’m struggling to focus for longer than a few minutes, I’m tired all of the time, I reach for my…Continue Reading How I Prevent & Deal with Burnout
If you don’t get sick every year, I envy you. In high school, there were always days when I missed school because of an illness. My mom would take the day off to nurture me back to health with soup, tea, crackers, and medicine. If I was in particularly rough shape, she would drive me…Continue Reading I Survived the College Flu
For me, the hardest part of Fall Semester is the three weeks after Thanksgiving break, when classes are about to end and finals are about to begin. I think this is because the end is in sight, yet still feels so far away… and mainly because I’m looking forward to the holiday festivities that come…Continue Reading Making My Dorm Room Festive
You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket. People in New England love to act tough—wearing shorts and T-shirts in below-freezing weather. But as a future Amherst College student, investing in a real winter jacket is essential. You must stay safe from the cold, exacerbated by the wind and the…Continue Reading Jacket Advertisement
Happy December! Ever wonder what it is like to be part of a club sports team here at Amherst? I have had the best experience being a part of the Amherst Club Soccer team, and I thought it would be nice to share a bit more about my experience. Coming from someone that played soccer…Continue Reading Club Sports at Amherst: Amherst Club Soccer
Hey everyone! If you read my introductory blog, you may recall that I’m a computer science major, which makes the title of this post a bit confusing. Amherst’s open curriculum encourages students to make the most of their freedom and explore different areas of education, so during my time here, I’ve ventured into sculpture, woodcut,…Continue Reading Ranking My Art Projects
To commemorate the Thanksgiving season, I want to share eight things I am thankful for as an Amherst College student. My favorite part of Thanksgiving is reflecting on life and expressing gratitude for the small things. I hope you had the opportunity to reflect as well and find moments of appreciation in your own life….Continue Reading Thankful for Amherst College