How to Make the Most Out of Your Summer

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 …

By Justin Goot
Justin Goot Career Advisor
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Interview Preparation: How to Make Interviews Less Nerve-racking

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, …

By Alex Kupersmith
Alex Kupersmith Peer Career Advisor
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Why the AAS Careers Database is an Invaluable Tool for Your Internship Search

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 …

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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How Do Athletics Fit In Your Resume?

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 …

By Dylan Briggs
Dylan Briggs Peer Career Advisor
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Dear Internship Diaries–Policy for the Planet: a Summer in Environmental Justice with James Belgrave ’26

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 …

By Dian Kun Yin
Dian Kun Yin Marketing and Events Intern
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How I Improved My Resume And How You Can Too

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 …

By Alex Kupersmith
Alex Kupersmith Peer Career Advisor
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How One Connection Led Me to Particle Physics Research in Texas

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 …

By Jakia Chowdhury
Jakia Chowdhury
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From Community College to Amherst: How the Loeb Center Helped Me Find My Way

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 …

By Esther Jagwer
Esther Jagwer Peer Career Advisor
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3 Things I Learned About Career Development in College

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 …

By Rebekah Hong
Rebekah Hong Peer Career Advisor
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You’re Not Behind: Finding a Summer Internship

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 …

By Dylan Briggs
Dylan Briggs Peer Career Advisor
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