Delights of Amherst

A steinway and sons piano, a lecture hall with a PowerPoint that reads "Etymology Nerd," and a window with fall foliage outside

My family has a unique habit: whenever we experience something that brings joy, no matter how small, we raise our arms in the air, point a finger to the sky, and shout, “Delight!”  When I first adopted this practice, it felt awkward, as if I were inviting ridicule from my friends. But after a week,…Continue Reading Delights of Amherst

Amazing Sibanda-Uwakata ’29 – Introduction

Person smiling and gesturing towards a forest and river view.

Hi everyone! My name is Amazing and I’m a freshman in the Class of 2029, and an international student from London, England! I’m a prospective LJST major (Law, Jurisprudence and Social Thought) and thinking about double majoring in either English or Economics (or maybe something completely different, we’ll have to see how the next few…Continue Reading Amazing Sibanda-Uwakata ’29 – Introduction

Ailís Walsh-King ’27—Introduction

Hello everyone! I’m Ailís, a class of 2027 junior here at Amherst. When I first visited as a high schooler, Massachusetts seemed far away from my home in Atlanta, Georgia. I chose Amherst because of its close-knit community and excellent resources, and I’m glad I did.  Even though I am far away from my hometown,…Continue Reading Ailís Walsh-King ’27—Introduction

Erika Salvador ’28 – Introduction

Hi! My name is Erika Salvador, and I’m from Nueva Ecija, Philippines. I’m part of the Class of 2028, currently double-majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. Most of my involvements at Amherst revolve around research. In Statistics, I worked with Professor Kat Correia during AY 2024-25 and I’m now working with Professor Nick Horton on several…Continue Reading Erika Salvador ’28 – Introduction

My Day as an Admissions Summer Intern

Me and fellow intern Joy holding ice cream cones

Hi everyone! This is my first non-introductory solo blog post, and I’m so excited to bring you along for a summer day at Amherst! During the summer, we offer research opportunities and various internships around campus in lieu of summer courses, meaning you can be on campus (with free housing and dining!) doing one of…Continue Reading My Day as an Admissions Summer Intern

A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern at the Admissions Office

Me, my fellow admission interns, and my supervisors in front of Wilson Admission Center

Hey everyone! How are you all doing? I can’t believe summer is already winding down — I only have a few weeks left of my internship in the admission office! So instead of writing another food blog with Calla this week, we thought it’d be fun to switch things up and take you through a…Continue Reading A Day in the Life of a Summer Intern at the Admissions Office