# @amherstcollege on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=rhv0IfL_AvQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64536608-amherstcollege-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T12:37:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AmherstCollege (@amherstcollege) — https://gondola.cc/amherstcollege

## Caption

How has the Amherst student experience evolved since the late ‘90s? And what are the scientific secrets to a happier life?

In this episode of Between 2 Mammoths, President Michael Elliott sits down with Catherine Sanderson, the Poler Family Professor of Psychology. A "master teacher" who has been a fixture on campus since 1997, Professor Sanderson discusses the shifting landscape of the Amherst classroom and how she uses real-world pop culture—from Taylor Swift to Travis Kelce—to bring psychological theories to life.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The Evolving Classroom: How Amherst’s student body has grown to include more transfer students, veterans, and diverse backgrounds.
- Practical Wellness: Three evidence-based tips for incoming students to thrive: spending time in nature, practicing "random acts of kindness," and prioritizing deep relationships.
- The Secret to Teaching: Why Professor Sanderson loves teaching Sports Psychology, despite being "super non-athletic" herself.

About "Between 2 Mammoths"
President Michael Elliott invites members of the Amherst community to sit down and chat about all things Amherst. These short dialogues offer a connection point and snapshot of life on campus.

Learn more about psychology at Amherst: https://www.amherst.edu/academiclife/departments/psychology

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#AmherstCollege #Psychology #Between2Mammoths #HigherEd #StudentLife #MentalHealth

## Stats

- **Views:** 429
- **Likes:** 2
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## Tags

amherstcollege, highered, mentalhealth, psychology, studentlife, between2mammoths

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