Dear high school me, You’re sitting in your room again, staring at the same four walls of a town that feels way too small for your dreams. You’ve probably just finished homework, or maybe you’re journaling again—writing about what life could be like outside of Bridgeport, even if it all feels a little far-fetched right…Continue Reading Love Letter to My High School Self
As the title suggests, I’ll be discussing one of the things that might be on your mind no matter the school you decide on: your prospective major. At a Liberal Arts school like Amherst, especially with an open curriculum, this is an entirely different experience from the ones my friends at other schools have had…Continue Reading How Major is Your Prospective Major?
Before the event even began, I found myself eagerly sending out emails to newly admitted rural students—inviting them to stop by, say hi, and grab a s’more at our S’mores with STARS gathering during BAM (Be a Mammoth) weekend. I wasn’t sure how many would show up, but I knew one thing: the fire would…Continue Reading S’mores, STARS, and a Taste of Community: A BAM Night to Remember
Hi everyone, I know you’re probably wondering about employment at Amherst College. College can be very expensive, and you might be worried about finding a job during your academic year. You might have heard stories from college students about how competitive it is to get employment at some universities. I’ll tell you about my experiences…Continue Reading Employment at Amherst
Let’s be real: homesickness hits different when you’re finally in college. It doesn’t always show up how you expect. Sometimes it’s a wave of sadness on a Sunday night. Other times, it’s the ache in your chest when you see a family eating together at a restaurant or the way your heart softens at the…Continue Reading Dealing with Homesickness in College
Credit: Amherst College GEO Hi readers! Welcome back! Sit back, relax, and enjoy hearing about my experience in beginning the study abroad process! In coming to Amherst College, I knew they had a robust study abroad program. At Amherst, 45% of students study abroad! There are many different programs from around the world for students…Continue Reading Starting the Study Abroad Process
Do you know that many classes at Amherst give you the opportunity to get outside of the classroom? This semester, I’m taking a Community-Based Learning (CBL) course called Reading, Writing, and Teaching, and as part of this course, I spend 3 hours per week tutoring at a local adult basic education center. However, you don’t…Continue Reading Out Of The Classroom
Hello hello! Welcome back to the blog. I hope that everyone has had a great week, and for those of you attending Admitted Students days at colleges, I hope they’ve been super fun and informative! As many of you may know, Amherst College is one of the handful of schools in the nation with an…Continue Reading My Open Curriculum Adventures
One of my favorite little things about life at Amherst is how even the smallest corners of campus can turn into places of connection. In my last blog post, I talked about the little ways Amherst shines, and today I wanted to share one of my absolute favorite traditions: cooking with friends. While the First-Year…Continue Reading Finding Community in the Kitchens of Amherst 🍳🥞
Okay, so real talk — when I first started looking at colleges, I was hyper-focused on the “important stuff.” You know, majors, rankings, academics, the whole serious checklist. But no one really tells you that it’s the tiny, random, sometimes silly things that end up making a campus feel like home. For me, Amherst is…Continue Reading Little Reasons that Make Amherst Shine