A chat with Larissa, a German TA

A chat with Larissa, a German TA from Germany. Primary points include the academic pressure at Amherst as well as the strong sense of trust and security. Students often pressure themselves to achieve as much as possible, which can sometimes lead to feelings of inadequacy at a school with many talented people. In terms of safety, students can leave their belongings in the library for hours unattended without being worried about theft.