Here at the University of Massachusetts we are offering virtual Fall Visit Days, where students can learn more about the university, as well as specific majors of interest. We asked two of our student tour guides to describe why Fall Visit Days are so important, and how to make most of your experience. Read more to see what they had to say.
Transferring is both an exciting and challenging time for students. This year has called for many adjustments and shifts in our lifestyles in response to the pandemic, which make transferring seem like an even more daunting process when it has to be done remotely. However, the University of Massachusetts offers its transfer students many opportunities to gain support and build a community — even from a distance. If you are a student interested in transferring, keep reading for some advice from transfer admissions counselor Amanda Haskins!
Meet Kolby Silva, a senior here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst majoring in psychology with a minor in education and a certificate in social work. Here at the UMass Amherst campus, she is a tour guide, a residential assistant, and a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority.
With so many lasting memories made here at the UMass Amherst campus, Kolby’s time here is quickly coming to an end. Senior year, for both high school and college students alike, is a time of change and reflection. To help make this transition a bit more clear and hopefully less stressful, here is Kolby’s advice for high school seniors preparing to embark on their college journeys, from one senior to another.
I first began thinking about college vaguely during my sophomore year of high school in Acton, and my eyes were drawn to small liberal arts schools located out of state—very different from a large state school like the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Mindsets and circumstances changed throughout the years, and ultimately my college search journey led me here: to a place where I’ve made some amazing memories, and a campus I can’t wait to go back to after remote learning ends.
The University Programming Council (UPC) here at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the student organization responsible for bringing some of the biggest events to campus. Since most students are studying remotely this year, UPC was challenged with creating virtual events.
UMass Spotlight Webinar Series is a 30-minute virtual program for prospective students, held each Wednesday. Led by UMass Amherst admissions counselors and campus partners, our webinar will allow you to receive first-hand experience and information about the UMass campus and its community.
Hi! I’m a first year student at UMass Amherst, living in Melrose, Ma. I’m majoring in legal studies and am planning my own BDIC course. I’m part of the ESports community, and I am a Social Event Coordinator for the University Programming Council (UPC). Being very fond of digital media and enjoying writing as a hobby and lifelong passion, I’m excited to bring interesting stories and new perspectives to the Student Blog!
Welcome to my first blog post for the University of Massachusetts Amherst! I’m writing to update you on some of the changes to keep in mind for first-year applicants during this academic year.
During my first week in France, I quickly learned that English and French do not directly translate. Before I hopefully give you a chuckle at my own expense, here’s a quick language crash course. In French,“Je” means “I,” and “chaud(e)” means “hot.”The verb “Être” means “to be,” and “suis” is the “I-“ form— so “Je suis,” means “I am.” The verb “Avoir” means “to have,” and “ai” is the “I-“ form— so “J’ai (Je+ai),” means “I have.”
