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Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Campus Center’s game room
- Schwemm’s
Libraries
- Frost Library
- Keefe Science Library
- The Music Library
College Prowler Take
As is the situation with the computer labs, at first glance, the sole coffeehouse, the lone theater, and the single gym may seem a bit slim to satisfy a whole college. Still, for the relatively small number of students at Amherst, the variety of things you can do and places you can do them in is overwhelming, and students regularly complain that they’ve missed out on some event or show because they just didn’t have time. The gym is state-of-the-art and has become a campus-wide hangout. Tennis, ice hockey, soccer, softball, swimming, basketball, and Frisbee (a big hit here) are all viable options provided by the well-developed intramural and club system and the copious courts and fields. Arms Music Center (the music building) has practice rooms equipped with (very expensive) pianos, and there is also a recording studio in the building. Students have complained that the practice rooms are always full and that the walls are not satisfactorily soundproofed. In order to fully take advantage of these rooms, the best time to access them is early in the morning before classes, but this can often prove to be a bit of a drag since not many college students are early-risers. The architecture here is quaint and Victorian. During the winter season, particularly after the first snowfall, the scenic view is astonishingly breathtaking. This picturesque atmosphere can definitely be considered a trademark of a small New England college. It is pleasant to walk outside and enjoy the simple beauty of the buildings. After a few months here, you’ll realize that considering the small student population, the sheer numbers of treadmills, tennis courts, performance venues, pianos, sofas, DVDs, and foosball tables are much more than enough to satisfy just about any student’s needs. Students Speak Out
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AmhNF says: Amherst College 2016 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
In general, the facilities are in...
In general, the facilities are in great shape. Any that aren't are either in the process of being renovated or will be soon. The gym is large, free, and convenient. The student center could use some new arcade games, but it's still functional, and the dining hall is well kept. No big complaints here.
Facilities: February 17, 2009
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AmhJF says: Amherst College 2016 Undecided |
The gym is incredibly nice. People...
The gym is incredibly nice. People compare it to a country club. The student center is tiny, but it gets the job done and is nice inside, so people like to go there. It contains the only place to eat on campus aside from the cafeteria, but that's not so important because town is so close by. The libraries are just basic and ugly but good enough.
Facilities: February 16, 2009
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AmhYH says: Amherst College 2013 Law and Legal Studies |
The library is nice, and it's open...
The library is nice, and it's open late. There's another computer center that's open even later. There is a separate Music Library and Sciences Library. The athletic facilities are okay and definitely could be better. The Fitness Center gets crowded and varsity sports teams always have priority.
Facilities: February 16, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
The athletic facilities serve the...
The athletic facilities serve the college well. The gym is well-equipped and is pleasing to the eye. The squash courts are nice, and so are the tennis courts. It’s a lot of fun to play sports, or just work out in such a nice environment. |
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I think the Campus Center is a...
I think the Campus Center is a little small, and it gets crowded around noontime, when everybody goes there to check their mail. The lecture and conference rooms are very nice. The athletic facilities are great, although the gym is a little far away from everything. The computer labs have modern computers, and they are quiet and a good place to do your work. |
FactsWhat To Do on Campus
The gym and swimming pool are near Memorial Hill. In Campus Center there is a game room with pool, ping-pong, and foosball tables (a big hit here), as well as a free jukebox. Also in Campus Center, Schwemm’s is the campus’s favorite lounging area.
Favorite Things To Do
Chilling at Schwemm's and hanging out in the game room at the Campus Center are two options of wasting time with pleasure. There are numerous plays, dance shows, open mic nights, lectures, and so on, every week. A cappella is also huge here, and there are five groups on campus that hold regular shows. Buckley Music Hall hosts mostly classical music, concerts every week. The best thing is that everything, aside from some a cappella shows, is completely free to Amherst Students.
Movie Theater on Campus
- The Campus Center offers free screenings of newly-released films on weekends. There are also a lot of movies screened during the week by student organizations. Frost Library offers a huge collection of DVDs that you can borrow and watch at either a viewing room or your dorm room.
Bar on Campus
- None, but on Main Street there are numerous bars.
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Schwemm’s is a very popular hangout. The place is a little expensive. Try the grilled cheese and tuna sandwich, they are awesome, some say.
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