Freshmen at UMass Amherst answer questions about their college decision process in 2020 as current seniors in 2021 begin to make their college decisions during a global pandemic.
Looking back on 2020, it’s crazy to think about all of the events that took place over the course of the year. It was a year of personal and academic growth, and truly a transformative year like no other.
After studying in the U.S. for almost three years, my life is still full of surprises! As an international student from Asia, trying to get used to another cultural practice is commonplace.
From grants to loans to scholarships, the world of college financial aid can be complicated and intimidating. Luckily for you, I sat down with Matt Mourovic, the director of financial services and customer relations, to bring you all the answers you need.
Desde subsidios hasta préstamos hasta becas, el mundo de la ayuda financiera universitaria puede ser complicado e intimidante. Por suerte, hablé con Matt Mourovic el director de servicios financieros y servicio al cliente de la Universidad de Massachusetts Amherst, para traerte todas las respuestas que necesitas.
This year has been an unsettling time for many members of our community, and that is why I am here to stress the importance of staying connected with friends and students while being remote.
Studying abroad is always full of surprises and expectations! However, behind the sugar coating of the excitement and new feelings, studying abroad is full of difficulties and challenges.
Executive Director Rutvik Shah describes the council as “a diverse group of students working together to better the campus life at UMass Amherst”. The council plans and organize many different events featuring guest speakers, the performing arts, concerts, late night programming, and other special events. In addition to planning events, the UPC promotes and markets their events from the ground up. All events and programs are planned for students, by students.
On March 13th, 2020, an email was sent to inform University of Massachussets students that they would not be invited to return to campus after spring break. This would mark the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, the quarantine, and the abrupt transition to remote learning.
For prospective college students, the process of applying to colleges can be very lengthy and time consuming. From narrowing down your applications, writing your college essay, touring colleges, and much more, your college application process can span over a period of a year or even more. Having applied to college more than three years ago, I still vividly remember how much time and effort went into my applications. I wanted everything to be perfect, and this was the only chance I had to make a good impression on these colleges. While admittedly I was pretty stressed out during the majority of the process, I still remember how freeing it was to finally hit the submit button on the Common Application.
The French Riviera, Italian Riviera, and Northern Spain are some of the most popular destinations for students studying abroad. Each destination has different, but equally amazing, aspects.
