Finding My Fit at UMass Amherst

If you had asked me during my first year how I felt about my major, I probably would have told you that everything was fine and I just needed more time to adjust. That was the easy answer. But that …

By Siddhi Chhaya
Siddhi Chhaya
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Building Community: My Experience as an SBS Student Ambassador

One of the most important parts of college is finding community, especially in a place as large
and busy as UMass. When I first came to UMass, like many first-year students, I lacked a clear
sense of purpose and struggled …

By Anna Fortier
Anna Fortier
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Moving Off-Campus: Navigating Independence

As an international student, moving halfway around the world and living in a dorm room was
already a challenge. I had always been quite independent, since you have to be somewhat
comfortable living on your own if you want to …

By Jenilyn Dang
Jenilyn Dang
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Featured Resources

SBS Peer Advising Interns

SBS Pathways Center Peer Advising Interns are SBS students who can provide useful insight into how to plan your SBS Pathways, which include planning for your academic, experiential, and career and professional development opportunities. Our Peer Advisors come from all different places and backgrounds, have various SBS majors, and are sophomores, juniors and seniors. Read their bios below!

Peer Advising drop-in hours are M-W 10-4, and Th/F 10-2 in The SBS Pathways Center in 128 Thompson. You can also submit a question to the peers via the button below.

Contact & Location

Phone
(413) 577-1057
Address

128 Thompson Hall
200 Hicks Way
Amherst, MA 01003

SBS Pathways Center Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm