Loeb Center for Career Exploration and Planning

Whether you have a job or internship off campus, a research experience at Amherst, or you’re planning to mostly relax and recharge at home here are a few ways to have a meaningful summer.

Reflect on your first year at …

Ever wonder how Amherst students land such incredible internships? The Internship Diaries spotlights a recipient of the Charles Hamilton Houston Award from each of the career communities. In this edition, we follow Rizwan Ayub ’27 through his summer working with …

Written by Riz Ayub ’27

The internship search and networking can be daunting experiences. Cold emailing, coming up with intelligent-sounding questions for people 20-30 years older than you, and guessing what a workplace is like from the website can all …

Ever wonder how Amherst students land such incredible internships? Dear Internship Diaries spotlights a recipient of the Charles Hamilton Houston Award from each of the career communities. In this edition, we follow James Belgrave ’26 through his summer working in …

Attend Sophomore Summit! Don’t just show up physically—be present, engaged, and open to new experiences. The experience is only as meaningful as the effort you put in. 

When I was a Sophomore, I had the opportunity to participate in the …

Being at Amherst has been an amazing opportunity to find a career path I truly love. College is one of the few times in life when you can explore freely, ask big questions, and try different versions of yourself. If …

Justin Goot is the go-to Loeb Center resource for first-year and sophomore career exploration. Justin is here to support you in everything from how to explore your interests on campus to the internship search to developing the foundational skills needed …

One of the most common questions college students face is, “Does my major determine my career?” It’s a fair question—after all, choosing a major often feels like picking a future. But the truth, particularly within a liberal arts context like …

Senior Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center Ava Zielinski ’25 chats with Alumni-in-Residence guest Luke Lavin ’13 to discuss what drew him to becoming a senior research engineer in the Grid Planning and Analysis Center at the National …

Welcome to Season 2 of Work in Progress—a limited podcast series exploring the unique career journeys of Amherst College students. In today’s episode, Senior Marketing and Communications Intern for the Loeb Center Ava Zielinski ’25 chats with Jaclyn Kim ’25 …