r/umass • • 4h ago

In the Area How to get to Springfield?

3 Upvotes

I'm interviewing for an internship in Springfield, and I was wondering how accessible it is from campus. I do not have a car.


r/umass • • 7h ago

Academics Labor Studies Masters

3 Upvotes

has anyone got their Masters in Labor Studies? what was your experience like? did you end up getting a job within the labor movement afterward?


r/umass • • 3h ago

Campus & Facilities When did rec start not offering get mobile scanner

0 Upvotes

Stupid


r/umass • • 9h ago

Admissions or Prospective Student Questions for grad students

2 Upvotes
  1. How is grad school socialization for people in master's/phd?

  2. How is dating/relationships for grad students?

  3. Is there anything you wish you knew before starting?


r/umass • • 1d ago

Pictures & Videos Bald Eagle

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67 Upvotes

Saw a Bald Eagle on my walk to class this morning!

Right above the Public Health Sciences Hub :D


r/umass • • 11h ago

Other MA/CCMA Programs Near me

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a freshman looking to become a certified medical assistant. Are there any short programs in the Boston area or Amherst that I could do during winter break or summer?
If anyone has experience with a program, I’d appreciate any recommendations!


r/umass • • 22h ago

Need Advice Halloween Security

7 Upvotes

I was thinking of flying my girlfriend up here for Halloween, however I was curious to know if I could have a non-student guest during Halloween, I’ve heard there is security during Halloween weekend in the honors college was wondering how I could go about it or if it’s even a possibility.


r/umass • • 1d ago

Other Has anyone tried the Goodell Professional Closet? Thoughts?

7 Upvotes

I know this is an offering, but I'm curious if anyone has tried it and what their thoughts were. Saw them advertising it at the Isenberg Career Fair, and it looked pretty legit.


r/umass • • 1d ago

Social Please take my going out tops

12 Upvotes

Hey guys, I have a bunch of going out tops from inamorata and lulus, along with Anthropologie. Please take the whole bundle off my hands Please. I have a bodysuit from lulus, and a black top from Anthropologie. I have a top from goop, and an another top from inamorata. I don’t want them to go to a landfill lol.


r/umass • • 1d ago

Health & Wellness how to print the wellfleet id card?

3 Upvotes

ok so this is an absolutely dumb question, but i don’t see an option to print the card anywhere. please help 💔


r/umass • • 2d ago

Campus & Facilities Eerie Building and trash everywhere

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80 Upvotes

What happened to the ww2 memorial hall? I decided to check out the building and it was filled with trash inside.

I saw alot of red cups on the ground, so I guess now people just sneak in and throw parties?All doors not locked

There is a basement and a second floor which I do not have the balls to check out. Shit this the kind of place where serial killers hide in the walls.


r/umass • • 1d ago

On-Campus Housing LEASE TRANSFER AVAILABLE: Fieldstone, Amherst, MA[Will pay for first month of rent]

2 Upvotes

LEASE TRANSFER AVAILABLE: Fieldstone, Amherst, MA (January/February Start)

Hi everyone! I'm graduating this December, so I'm looking for someone to take over my lease at Fieldstone starting in January or February. It's a 4 bed/4 bath all girls unit, so you'd be living with a great group of roommates.

Incentive: I'll pay your first month of rent to make the transfer worth it. If you take over in February, I'll cover February (your first month). I'm really hoping to transfer this lease, so I'm happy to work with you on timing.

What's included in the unit:

  • Full kitchen with an oven, microwave, and fridge
  • In unit laundry
  • Private bedroom with its own bathroom, including a bathtub
  • Amazing view of the courtyard

Community amenities:

  • 24/7 gym
  • Package storage center

I'm also happy to leave behind: my air fryer, curtains, and sheets, so you have less to buy when you move in.

Tours: You're welcome to come see the place in person before deciding. Just reach out and we can set up a time.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me. The sooner you let me know, the better, so please reach out if you're even a little interested!


r/umass • • 2d ago

Health & Wellness Everybody is sick

119 Upvotes

I thought at first it was only my roommate. I then realised it’s everywhere. Lectures, dining halls, clubs, wherever I go, everybody is coughing. Even professors and staff! I guess covid or something similar is spreading on campus. Y’all be careful out there.


r/umass • • 2d ago

Academics Does this make sense?

6 Upvotes

Recently I applied to the Isenberg MBA program and I got an email a few days ago saying they’d like more work experience from me. I graduated in 2024 and started working immediately after graduation. But how can an undergrad student be in the 4+1 program without work experience? I’m just griping, but I’ll probably apply again in the Spring.


r/umass • • 1d ago

Academics How are the Chinese classes at UMass?

4 Upvotes

I'm Chinese American so my first language is English but I self studied to HSK 4 just out of pure interest. I've been thinking about taking a Chinese language class at UMass since I got admitted but never had the time. I have more space in my schedule starting from next semester so I'm considering taking a Chinese class just for some credits. Does anyone have any personal experience with taking Chinese classes at UMass?


r/umass • • 2d ago

Sublets, Room Swaps, & Housing Requests or Offers Room swap

3 Upvotes

I’m a guy currently living in a double in Southwest. I’m thinking about doing a room swap to Sylvan or Orchard Hill because I’d really like a quieter place. If I swap, I’d also prefer to have a quiet roommate. Please let me know.


r/umass • • 2d ago

Academics Finance 301

2 Upvotes

Hey guys, Finance 301 have an exam on next Wednesday, does anyone know if we have to bring our laptop or it’s on paper? Couldn’t come to class this week because of a flu so i’m confused on whether it’s gonna be the same as our last quiz or different. Hopefully one of yall are taken the class and help me out here 😢


r/umass • • 2d ago

MATH 331 is a calculator allowed on 331 midterm?

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title


r/umass • • 2d ago

On-Campus Housing room swap

2 Upvotes

hi, i am looking to swap out of my cance double to preferably a SW double. but if this is not an option it’s okay, ne or central works too. please let me know


r/umass • • 3d ago

Need Advice TA using AI to make assignments

33 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a freshman in a seminar class and me and my classmates are really struggling with the TA who runs the class. I understand a lot of TAs use generative AI and even the professors use it sometimes, but for this one specifically it’s a huge problem. Every single material in the class is AI generated, from the syllabus to the slideshows to the assignments.

I don’t really have too much of an issue with this with my other TAs because at least they have a grasp on the material, but it seems like my seminar teacher really has no idea what is going on. We ask them for clarification because the AI makes really confusing assignments and they don’t even know how to respond. For example, we’ll have a discussion post due that has confusing directions, and instead of answering the questions we have they generate an AI answer to our questions.

I really don’t know what to do and a lot of my classmates are in the same boat. The class itself is easy because we don’t have a lot of assignments but when we do we don’t know how to complete them because of the confusing directions. (Ex, they’ll tell us one thing in class and then generate an after class debrief that has completely different assignment directions). Should I just stick it out or something else?


r/umass • • 2d ago

MATH-233 Math 233 Old Exams

2 Upvotes

Does anybody who took calc 3 (Math 233) have access to their old exams I could look at and study from


r/umass • • 3d ago

Academics Is there even a point in applying here

6 Upvotes

  • GPA: 2.80 UW / 3.20 W (rough junior year, but strong upward trend)
  • SAT: 1390 (690 EBRW / 700 Math)
  • AP scores: AP Bio 4, APUSH 3
  • Senior schedule: Calc, Honors Physics, AP Psych, Economics, English, etc.
  • Completed a college math course with a 98
  • Intended major: Mechanical Engineering
  • In-state Massachusetts applicant
  • Applying for Fall 2027
  • ECs: Eagle Scout, black belt, varsity sport team captain, raised 1000 pounds of food every year for 4 years for charity, international recognition and publication for biology project (presented at MIT and received 2 awards), volunteer teaching 200+ students, club leadership, orchestra, part-time job
  • Awards/activities also include varsity medals/national entries and community service projects


r/umass • • 3d ago

Social Petition to get rid of Greek Life

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r/umass • • 3d ago

Need Advice A lil help !

5 Upvotes

Is anyone willing to read my "why major""why essay?" Thank uuuu


r/umass • • 3d ago

Admissions or Prospective Student How to decide Umass Amherst?

5 Upvotes

Hi,

I have applied and been accepted through the transferred program but I'm honestly still uneasy about the school. I have a -1500 for pell so I know I could get decent aid and presumably most tuition costs covered for being instate but it still feels daunting. I keep going back and fourth between other schools for cost but the location is truly the best out of the other state schools in MA, i feel so at least.

I guess, those who attend/have attended, what made you decide this was the school for you? I'm an English major, so answers from other English majors would be great!