Odette Perrusquia

Class Year: 2025 Major: Prospective Politics Hometown: Merritt Island, Florida Email: op5500@princeton.edu Pronouns: she/her/hers

Hello! My name is Odette and I am a sophomore in Mathey College. I am a prospective Politics concentrator pursuing a certificate in Latin American Studies, and my long-term goal is to attend law school to become an immigration lawyer.

I am a peer mentor through the Princeton University Mentoring Program (PUMP) and I am involved in SPEAR, an advocacy group which aims to educate and advocate against the carceral state. When I’m not reading for my classes, I enjoy spending time with my friends, listening to rock music and getting matcha from Junbi in downtown Princeton.

I am very excited to share my love for this community with you all, so please do not hesitate to reach out to me! I would be happy to share more on my experience coming to Princeton as a first-generation student, or answer any other questions about campus academics/life/culture.

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Spring's Return

2023-04-19

Odette Perrusquia

The first day of real warm weather during the spring semester is always one of my favorite days out of the whole year. Princeton students that have been hiding from the colder weather for months suddenly reappear on campus grounds as though awakened from their winter, indoor-studying slumber.

A Thousand Paths to Princeton

2023-03-30

Odette Perrusquia

I believe my first words were, “Oh my God I got in,” and I believe after that (as well as after refreshing the page dozens of times to make sure it hadn’t been a mistake) they were, “What am I going to do?”

New York Isn’t So Scary (Or So Far) After All

2023-03-07

Odette Perrusquia

As much as I love campus, it’s good to get away every now and then. The occasional day trip is a great and accessible option, not only to New York, but other nearby cities as well. This means that you can experience the city whenever you choose while still enjoying the small-town feel of the surrounding Princeton area.

A Week in DiningPoints

2023-03-07

Odette Perrusquia

The DiningPoints initiative was launched in September of 2022 as a way to encourage community among Princeton students, as well as between campus and the surrounding community, without having to worry about spending money out of pocket. The initiative grants all students on the unlimited dining plan 150 DiningPoints at the start of each semester (the equivalent of $150)

What do Molecular Biology, Poetry, and the Sociology of War Have in Common?

2023-01-23

Odette Perrusquia

Reaching Beyond the Classroom Walls: A Course on Immigration Justice and Making An Impact

2022-11-30

Odette Perrusquia