The University of Massachusetts Amherst has a wide range of diversity present on campus, with an undergraduate student body of more than 23,000 students. This allows for all students to be included and take part in learning about students from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Whether it is going to campus wide events, joining an organization, or simply making new friends, UMass has something to offer to everyone.
As much as I love food, especially the number one campus dining offered here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I am an awful cook. I do not even think that I am capable of cooking a simple dish at the moment, that is how awful I am. Given that I am moving away on my own this summer for work, I am scrambling to learn how to cook before I starve to death or run solely on carry out. Thankfully, my wonderful friends that live off-campus treat me to their phenomenal cooking whenever I come over. Over this semester, I have been shadowing each meal preparation so that I can to finally teach myself how to cook.
I still remember the day I got my acceptance letter to the University of Massachusetts. I was living in Reston, Virginia at the time. It was a hot early summer day, and I was walking back from work to the bus stop, listening to some cheesy song about achieving dreams.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst offers more than 90 undergraduate majors residing in 10 schools and colleges. UMass Amherst even gives students the option to design their major through the Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC). On top of this, UMass is home to a multitude of minors and certificate programs, giving students even more pathways to explore their interests and passions.
For New England natives, January brings freezing temperatures and piles of snow. Many would agree that Florida’s warm weather and lush green climate sounds like the ideal winter vacation.
Good old winter break. A much needed time of relaxation that never feels long enough to truly satisfy my need to curl up in bed with no responsibilities and watch Netflix all day. As I am writing this, I am now back at the University of Massachusetts Amherst ready to tackle this new semester. With classes starting in a few days, I have been able to take the time to reflect on what I have been up to this winter break. From getting my first tattoo, spending time with friends and family, traveling, and spending much needed time with my cat and dog, I would say that I had a very enjoyable winter break.
One of my favorite parts of attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst is its strong and vast alumni network. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met with numerous alumni throughout my time at UMass that have continuously displayed such warmth, pride, and passion towards current students.
The University of Massachusetts incredible amount of extracurricular activities is a great attribute for any student who wants to get more involved, make new friends, or just to have fun. Intramural sports is an excellent activity to participate in, especially if you love to exercise or a bit of friendly competition. Here are some things you need to know about intramural sports at UMass Amherst!
Recently, I stumbled upon an old Facebook memory. On December 16, 2016, I posted about my acceptance into the University of Massachusetts Amherst. When my Facebook memories brought up the post, I could not believe that it had already been three years since I was first accepted. I sent a screenshot of the post to some of my friends here at UMass, and we all could not believe how old we felt. It was surreal to see that letter again after all these years, especially with my time here at UMass quickly coming to a close. This letter resurfacing made me stop and think about who I was then and who I have become now. While I am incredibly proud of the person I was, there is so much I wish I could go back and tell myself. With this in mind, here are four things I wish I could tell my past self before embarking on my journey here at UMass.
Freshman year I was in Worcester dining hall every day because I lived right there. So this year when I had learned that they are making a brand new Worcester dining hall, it was bittersweet. The facility had been the spot where I had strengthened many of my freshman-year friendships, or was the place I went when I needed to study for a big exam but was hungry at the same time. However, after I read about what the new Worcester Dining Commons is going to have, I was excited and jealous of the students who are going to experience it because I will have graduated before it opens. Here are some things you need to know about the new Worcester Dining Commons!
The application deadline has passed, and admissions counselor Meghan Shewchuk has helpful tips for those of you anxiously awaiting a decision.
