As it turns out, everyone was right. Time at UMass flies by. I never thought I’d be writing my last blog post during my final days on this campus. It seems like yesterday that I was moving into a dorm and nervous about meeting my roommate.
As students, we pay a lot of money for our education. We also get a lot of stuff for free or thoroughly discounted and who doesn’t love free stuff? Taking advantage of all of the free things that we get as a student has become somewhat of a hobby for my friend group.
Building your network in college is a great way to catapult your future success. You’ve probably heard it over and over again: “Your network is your net worth.” This didn’t make much sense to me until I came to UMass and started to garner my own network of professors and students.
As a freshman at UMass, I lived in Van Meter. As far as freshmen dorms go, it was a pretty nice one. Central Residential Area, where Van Meter is located, was, in general, really nice; it had a lot of green space, lots of trees, and a pretty laid back vibe. It also had Frank.
Studying abroad is an amazing experience (and was definitely my peak). This time last year I was living in Amsterdam and studying at Vrije Universiteit. I lived in an apartment complex with a look and feel much like Southwest Residential Area at UMass.
One of the best aspects of college is that you get to see your friends everyday. However, it can be tricky to keep in touch with everyone when you are no longer living right next to them!
Currently, as I write this blog post, it is way too nice out to study. The sun is shining, birds are chirping, and the sky is an incredible shade of blue. How am I supposed to stay inside and continue my homework and job applications when it’s 65 degrees out?
Although it may seem hard to believe, there is some phenomenal Mexican food in western Massachusetts! If you are anything like me, you understand the need for good Mexican food and how it can take over any other craving.
Your living arrangements in college can have a massive impact on your overall experience. I personally loved living on campus, as I had easy access to the dining halls, and my classes were only a few minutes away.
