Studying Abroad

Valentine Hall viewed from Valentine Quad in autumn

At Amherst, tons of people study abroad, especially during their junior year. Studying abroad can be a valuable experience because it’s a great opportunity to get to immerse yourself in a new culture, and even get to practice a new language, for a semester. Also, many students are able to get credits abroad for their…Continue Reading Studying Abroad

Classes in New Zealand

Hello guys, gals, and non-binary pals and welcome back to my blog! As you know, I spent the past semester studying in Aotearoa New Zealand at the University of Canterbury (UC). Overall, the experience was absolutely amazing, and I would highly recommend studying abroad. I had little international experience before, so getting to see what…Continue Reading Classes in New Zealand

Coming back to campus after studying abroad

Bike trail surrounded by trees.

2/17/2023 Hi everyone, I hope you are well! I studied abroad last semester in Paris, and am so happy to be back at Amherst this spring. I thought for this week’s blog I would talk about my experience reintegrating at Amherst, and my first couple weeks of classes. Please email me at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu if you have any…Continue Reading Coming back to campus after studying abroad

Study Abroad

Hi everyone! I hope you are well. In this week’s blog, I’m going to talk about my experiences working with Amherst’s Global Education Office, applying to study abroad programs, and picking a program that I think will fit me well. Please email me at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu if you have any questions! Global Education Office The Global…Continue Reading Study Abroad

Double Majoring and Studying Abroad

Hello hello! In today’s blog, I’m going to talk about how to manage double majoring and studying abroad at Amherst. As always, please email me with any questions at sgoldsmith24@amherst.edu! I would love to talk to you about any questions you have about life at Amherst. Course Requirements Amherst College has an open curriculum, which…Continue Reading Double Majoring and Studying Abroad