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Amherst's Climate Action Plan will decarbonize the campus energy system by 2030 This critical infrastructure project requires retrofitting most campus buildings and the installation of new underground pipes and geothermal wells
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Amherst College searches for exceptional students from across the country and around the world, from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences, creating a diverse collective of open minds who open doors
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The town of Amherst is home to a vibrant community of 35,000 people More than 30,000 college students live in Amherst during the academic year Our walkable downtown is filled with restaurants, coffee houses, a movie theater, and a live-music venue
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Since its founding in 1821 in western Massachusetts, Amherst has demonstrated steadfast confidence in the value of the liberal arts and the importance of critical thinking Today, its financial aid program is among the most substantial in the nation, and its student body is among the most diverse
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Amherst students have access to 42 majors, an open curriculum, talented and accessible faculty, the Five College Consortium, and opportunities for research and internships around the world
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Can’t make it to campus in person? Join three Amherst students — Alexandre, Clara and Lauren — to explore our beautiful campus and learn more about academic and student life in our extraordinary college community And hear our summer student interns talk about their experiences at Amherst
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For over two centuries, Amherst has been educating a talented, diverse student body Amherst’s historical “firsts” include the world’s first intercollegiate baseball game, and the country’s first undergraduate neuroscience program and first collegiate athletics program
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Amherst participates in a variety of Five College programs, including 11 certificate programs, supervised independent and mentored language programs, and two shared departments Additionally, Amherst offers various colloquia and seminars, including first-year seminars
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