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 …

I’m not normally an anxious person, but preparing for interviews definitely makes me nervous. There is something about another person completely judging all your experiences in 30 minutes and telling you whether you’re good enough that isn’t always fun. However, …

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 …

When initially crafting my resume, I was unsure whether to include my student-athlete experience, and I was leaning towards excluding it. Through conversations with older peers and the Loeb Center, I quickly learned that there are many transferable skills to …

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 …

Writing about yourself in your resume is tough. I have always found it difficult, because I want to stay humble, but you are supposed to show yourself off, so I sometimes overthink it. So, what do I do? I write …

I am a physics major at Amherst College, currently a junior. This summer, I was really interested in doing particle physics research, especially within a large collaboration like European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). But as an international student, most …

If you told me five years ago that I’d be here—a pre-med student at Amherst College, an international transfer from Uganda and Botswana by way of community college—I would not have believed you for a second. I say this to …

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 …

This past summer, I worked as a Strategy and Marketing intern at LifeMD, a telehealth company. Essentially, I supported the launch of new products and ensured they reached our target market and audience. I am continuing my position at LifeMD …