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
Hey y’all! This time of year can be busy with the holidays, finishing up midterms, and preparing for finals. During such a hectic moment, it’s always good to take a moment to relax and have some fun. This past Wednesday, I was doing some homework when I got a call from my friend Sofia. She…Continue Reading Amherst Watches Wicked: For Good (no spoilers)
The end of the semester is officially on the horizon, and with that comes course registration for the Spring semester. The open curriculum means that there are so many options to choose from, which can be overwhelming at times. Luckily, for this fall semester, I had one less class to worry about due to the…Continue Reading The First Year Seminar
Welcome back! Now that I am well into my sophomore year, I have had time to reflect on some of the biggest changes that students experience transitioning into college. One of the most prominent changes is experiencing loneliness or just being alone on campus. I am here to tell you that being alone at times…Continue Reading Learning How to be Alone at College
College is the time to reinvent yourself, set new goals, and try new things! If you were like me in high school, you may have steered away from the gym. I was always intimidated by the people there who actually knew what they were doing. Would they know that I was clueless and didn’t even…Continue Reading Gym Workout Routine—Amherst College Edition
Hi everyone! This is Jooah. Today I would like to share with you one of my newest commitments on campus, K:netics! The highlight of this past week for me was the K:netics performances, as we performed at two of the five college consortiums, Mount Holyoke College and UMass Amherst. K:netics is a K-pop dance group…Continue Reading K:netics (K-pop Dance Group on Campus)
One of the most exciting parts of Amherst’s open curriculum is that you can look beyond your major at any time. With over 800 courses on campus, and even more through the Five College Consortium, there’s always something new to discover. Most days, this feels like a blessing. Other days, usually during course preregistration, it…Continue Reading Getting Lost (In the Best Way) in Amherst’s Course Catalog (Part 1)
A few weeks ago, we had one of Amherst College’s biggest events of the year: the Fall 2025 Rave! I was so excited to attend one of the most anticipated nights full of dancing, music, and costumes. The Rave is hosted by the Amherst Association of Students alongside Student Engagement & Leadership and Student Affairs….Continue Reading The Fall Semester Rave
Hi everyone! Last weekend, I officially experienced my first Homecoming (not just college Homecoming, but my first-ever Homecoming!). As an international student, Homecoming was one of my most anticipated experiences here at Amherst. If I’m being honest, it took me longer than it should’ve to understand that Homecoming wasn’t just about a big football game,…Continue Reading Homecoming at Amherst College
Hello all! The fall season is famous at Amherst College for a reason. From the golden glow of the surrounding mountains to the steamy pumpkin spice beverages in Frost Cafe, it’s hard not to love. However, just as the start of fall often feels more like summer, the end hints at the beginning of winter….Continue Reading Autumn at Amherst