When I first stepped onto Amherst’s campus, I felt excited, overwhelmed, and very aware that I had no idea what I was doing. I come from a rural town where resources were limited, and asking for help wasn’t something I was used to. But here’s the truth I wish someone had told me on Day…Continue Reading Resources on Campus I Used
Hey everyone! This past week we had our spring concert, and I figured that it was cool enough to write about. It’s the beginning of finals season. They haven’t started yet, but we’re gearing up to dive into them, so the concert was a welcome break. This year, a few months back, they sent out…Continue Reading Spring Concert!
As I wrap up my first year at Amherst, I keep catching myself thinking: How did time move this fast? It feels like just yesterday I was dragging my suitcase across campus, nervous and excited for move-in day. Now, here I am, packing up again — but this time, it’s not for college. It’s for…Continue Reading Preparing for My First Summer After My First Year @ Amherst
Liberal arts and entrepreneurship. Many people wouldn’t even put them together. But at Amherst, more and more students are interested in building their own ideas to solve a problem that they noticed but have not yet addressed. This weekend, Amherst’s Ideas to Innovation (i2i) club organized the first Startup Lab, which invited students to pitch…Continue Reading Entrepreneurship at Amherst
When I first found out I was going to Amherst College, I was over the moon — but also terrified.See, I had never traveled alone before. Actually, I had never even been on a plane. Growing up in a low-income, first-generation household in rural California, vacations were rare. And when we did go somewhere, it…Continue Reading First Time Traveling By Plane to Amherst: Tips & Tricks
Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience of moving out of my dorm at the end of my first-year at Amherst. Move out…a very busy time at Amherst College. It seems like it is a mad dash to the finish to get all of your classes, school work, and…Continue Reading My First-Year Move Out Experience
When I wrote my college application, I centered it on one word — growth. It’s a value I live by every day. Many of us go to college not just for the education but also for the personal growth we’ll get along the way. As my first year at Amherst is coming to an end,…Continue Reading Personal Growth As A First-Year Student
One of my favorite ways to enjoy a sunny day at Amherst is hopping on a bike and hitting the Norwottuck Rail Trail with friends. It’s such an easy escape from campus life, and it honestly feels like a mini adventure every time we go. We usually start by renting bikes from the Alumni Gym…Continue Reading Rail Trail Fun!
Hello hello, welcome back to the blog! The weather here in Amherst has ACTUALLY finally warmed up (like, for real this time), and I have been taking full advantage of the lovely spring warmth by spending a lot of time on our campus’s various quads. Spring is also a time of year that really screams…Continue Reading Brunch Time
Hey everyone! I hope this post finds you well. Today, I’m excited to take you behind the scenes of a space many of us visit daily but rarely think about beyond the food on our plates—Valentine Dining Hall, better known as Val. I recently (a few weeks ago, haha) had the chance to tour the…Continue Reading Behind the Scenes: Our Dining System