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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at U Mass Amherst chapter.

It’s that time of year when the leaves fall and the weather changes. Fall is the best season for many reasons. Here are just a few…

1. All our favorite holidays

From Halloween to Thanksgiving, fall brings the best holidays. Halloween the only time of the year we can dress up however we please and not be judged. Plus, who doesn’t love a good costume?

While Halloween brings on fun activities like pumpkin carving, Thanksgiving brings everyone together. Home-cooked meals and seeing friends at the local high school’s football game is the best feeling. Fall is a occasion for good people, good food, and good vibes.

2. Foliage

One of the best parts about fall is the leaves changing. The vibrant colors make for a beautiful backdrop. How lucky are we that we get to live in Western Mass. during this season?

3. Apple picking

From Macs to Cortlands, apple picking has to be one of the best fall activities. With things like apple pie, apple crisp and caramel apples, we all know the best part of the whole experience is after you get home.  

4. All our favorite sports are back

Although baseball season comes to a close (Red Sox, you tried your best), we get to watch hockey and football. Go Bruins, go Pats!

5. Pumpkin Everything

Everyone’s basic side shows itself when it comes to pumpkin flavors. PSL’s are heavenly and pumpkin spice candles smell just as delicious.

6. Layering/fall clothes

Goodbye to shorts and tanks and the scorching heat! Fall brings the excuse to layer clothes.

That cute top under your favorite chunky sweater you’ve been waiting all summer to wear? It’s time. Plus cute boots of all sizes are always fall-ready.

Happy fall, Collegiettes!

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Sarah Newcomb

U Mass Amherst

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