Meet Esha, a sophomore biomedical engineering (BME) student here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With aspirations to explore biotherapeutics and drug development, here is how UMass Amherst is helping prepare her to reach her goals.
Transferring colleges is a tough decision, but sometimes it can be the change that changes everything. Every college experience starts with adjustment, and transferring allows new experiences and adjustments to be made. After my personal experience transferring from UConn to UMass Amherst in my sophomore year, I can certainly say my decision suited me best.
Mari Golstein, a Brookline, Mass., native, came to the University of Massachusetts Amherst for its change of scenery. She loved the idea of being far enough away from home to experience life on her own, but close enough that she could come back if needed. Like many, finances were a driving factor in her college decision, and she is eligible for in-state tuition. Mari is now a third-year kinesiology student, planning on attending PA school after graduation.
I’m fortunate to have come from a town that prepared me for the challenges college has to offer, especially academically. However, as for the diversity in my small southwestern Connecticut hometown, it’s extremely lacking. Choosing a large university that would bring me beyond this bubble was a driving factor in my college decision, and I love UMass Amherst in every aspect of its student body -- I’m a strong believer that the variety of people we meet everyday enhances our own understanding of the world we live in. One way in which I quickly was exposed to a more diverse campus was through my decision to join Greek life.
Emily Guerriero is a senior at the University of Massachusetts majoring in psychology on the neuroscience track, with a minor in Spanish here on campus.
Jaline Israel is a senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst studying psychology. She chose to attend UMass Amherst because of the environment here, the people, and of course the #1 dining.
Ray Weisse left his New Jersey hometown to attend University of Massachusetts Amherst after receiving a huge financial aid package his senior year of high school. He knew he wanted to go to a big state school with lots of school spirit and campus life, and loved the size and location of UMass Amherst. Now a third year sport management and communication double major, he couldn’t be more proud to call UMass his home.
Meet Maria Jara, a junior marketing major here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With aspirations to reach the heights of merchandising and fashion, here is how UMass Amherst is helping prepare her to reach her goals.
Kaylyn Carlucci is a freshman nutrition major here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She decided to attend UMass Amherst because she wanted to attend a school with endless opportunities.
Deciding which college to attend is not easy, especially when you have a lot of great options. So, how do I decide what university to attend? Here are four of the reasons why I decided to attend UMass Amherst.
Presentations aren’t my strong suit. No matter how much preparing I do, my mind always goes blank right before it’s my turn to talk. I am so impressed with a teacher’s ability to speak publicly for so long. It’s a powerful skill to be able to gain the attention of an audience.
