How rural is Amherst?

EliteUHopeful
Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:05:01 +0000

I’m considering applying to Amherst, and I was wondering how isolated it is from the nearest city. Are there bookstores, shopping malls, etc. near the campus? And if one does not have a car, how accessible are they? Is there a lot to do in the town near campus? Are there buses (or any type of transportation) to get to nearby places? And for current students, does the campus ever feel cramped or confined?

Sorry if these seem like obvious questions, but any answers will be critical in helping me decide whether to apply or not. Please reply & thank you!