Oftentimes, many people choose not to come to Amherst because of the location. Though the school is located only an hour and a half away from Boston, it can be inconvenient to travel outside of the college and Western Massachusetts, especially since a large number of Amherst students don’t own a car. However, the great…Continue Reading The 5 Colleges
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Amherst’s Hidden Gems (On-Campus Edition)
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Today we are going to be talking about some of my favorite lesser-known places on Amherst College’s campus! These places are great for hanging out with friends, doing homework, or just relaxing by yourself. 1. The Center for Russian Culture This room is located on the second floor of…Continue Reading Amherst’s Hidden Gems (On-Campus Edition)
Jewish Life at Amherst
3/24/2023 Hi everyone! The last time I wrote about Jewish life at Amherst was a year and a half ago, so I thought I’d give an update on what is available for Jewish students at Amherst College. Please email me at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu if you have any questions! News Before I detail Jewish life on campus, I want…Continue Reading Jewish Life at Amherst
Favorite Restaurants and Stores in Amherst
Downtown Amherst is so close to the college that I can go into town at least once every week, if not multiple times, especially since I walk through town to get to the Jones Library, where I volunteer with the Poetry Club. One of Downtown’s most fantastic features is that most stores and restaurants are…Continue Reading Favorite Restaurants and Stores in Amherst
A Day in the Life
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! Welcome back to my blog! Recently, Amherst College had its Spring break, and I took this as an opportunity to relax and spend time with friends! However, during Spring break, I realized how busy I am throughout the day and how many things I do. I typically get asked…Continue Reading A Day in the Life
Strategies For Coping with Stress
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! This week, I’m going to be talking about how I handle stress as a college student. It can be pretty easy to get overwhelmed when you have a lot going on, especially during exams season, so these are the strategies that I use to keep myself grounded and make…Continue Reading Strategies For Coping with Stress
Thoughts on a week at Amherst
3/3/2023 Hi everyone! I hope you are well! In this week’s blog, I’m going to give you an overview into what a week at Amherst looks like outside of classes, and some of my thoughts on stress management and mental health. Please email me if you have any questions at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu. This week at Amherst The…Continue Reading Thoughts on a week at Amherst
Raising Plants at Amherst
Before coming to Amherst, I never had plants of my own. It wasn’t that I never wanted to take care of plants, but rather I never really thought about it. However, when I got to Amherst, there were a ton of events around the beginning of the year in which the school provided succulents for…Continue Reading Raising Plants at Amherst
What I do outside of classes
Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals! For this week’s blog post, I wanted to talk about some of the things that I did for fun this week outside of my classes! It’s been a very busy week for me, so I wanted to share how I stay so busy. I also want to highlight how…Continue Reading What I do outside of classes
An Introduction to First-Year Dorms
The main quadrangle, colloquially known as the first-year quad, is home to the dorms where all Amherst’s first-year students stay. Personally, I love living in the first-year quad because of its location. I live in the Appleton dorm, which is known as a quiet dorm – therefore, the noise level in my dorm is relatively…Continue Reading An Introduction to First-Year Dorms