Hey everyone! As the year begins to wrap up, finals loom, and the sun is completely set before dinnertime, it is easy to curl up in bed for all of our free time. Whether it’s a short study break or an evening outing, I believe it is important to make the most of the end…Continue Reading Warm Winter Moments
For me, the hardest part of Fall Semester is the three weeks after Thanksgiving break, when classes are about to end and finals are about to begin. I think this is because the end is in sight, yet still feels so far away… and mainly because I’m looking forward to the holiday festivities that come…Continue Reading Making My Dorm Room Festive
There’s nothing better than checking the weather app and seeing that little snowflake icon. When I woke up Tuesday morning, I was absolutely delighted to see a 100% chance of snow in the forecast. As a native Atlantan, I’ve never seen more than an inch of snow in my life. Usually it snows for five…Continue Reading My first (Amherst) snow day
You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket.You need a good jacket. People in New England love to act tough—wearing shorts and T-shirts in below-freezing weather. But as a future Amherst College student, investing in a real winter jacket is essential. You must stay safe from the cold, exacerbated by the wind and the…Continue Reading Jacket Advertisement
Hello all! The fall season is famous at Amherst College for a reason. From the golden glow of the surrounding mountains to the steamy pumpkin spice beverages in Frost Cafe, it’s hard not to love. However, just as the start of fall often feels more like summer, the end hints at the beginning of winter….Continue Reading Autumn at Amherst
Hi readers, Have you ever gone skiing before? The Amherst College Ski Club offers FREE ski trips in the winter! So, if you’re a skiing enthusiast or have never gone before (like me), this is the perfect opportunity for you! The Ski Club pays for transportation, equipment rental (boots, skis, helmets), a skiing pass, and…Continue Reading Skiing For The First Time
Hi readers! Welcome back! Read along, and share in my excitement of the long winter season at Amherst finally beginning to shift to a beautiful spring! The never ending winter so it seems… is finally ending! This past week, I was on a FaceTime call with my grandmother, as I was walking back to my…Continue Reading Transitioning from Winter to Spring at Amherst
Hi friends, welcome back to the blog! I recently realized that so far, this semester has included a lot of new, unexpected experiences. And what better place to reflect on (and yap about) these experiences than a personal blog dedicated to talking about my life here at Amherst College?! As a side note, the photo…Continue Reading Out of the Ordinary Adventures
I need to be honest with you. For all the beauty and glory of Western Mass, we pay the price with cold, dark winters, and this winter has been my coldest yet. Coming from Baltimore, everyone around me warned about the famously freezing New England winters, but I was honestly underwhelmed by my first few…Continue Reading Snow Day at Amherst
This year, I celebrated my first birthday in college, and it turned out to be more meaningful than I could have ever imagined. It was a day full of love, laughter, and deep reflection on how much I’ve grown since arriving at Amherst. The day started with a delightful surprise—my friends had decorated my door!…Continue Reading My First Birthday in College