Ever since I was admitted to Princeton, I have felt so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend such an amazing institution. When I first got in, I remember thinking…

When I was a Freshman, everything at Princeton was exciting. There were always activities to do, places to go, and events being held. But by the time Sophomore year rolled around, the novelty wore…

Princeton is often collectively referred to as the Orange Bubble — a colloquial term for the cozy, safe, and tiny Princeton neighborhood. Our campus is not always as bustling as our neighboring…

Berggasse 19 was once home to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist who was more famously known as the father of psychoanalysis.With its inconspicuous white bricks and stained-wood doors, the Freud…

It is the eve of my last ever midterms week at Princeton, and I’m bringing you along on a quick recap of the last three days. You might be wondering what a typical weekend looks like at Princeton.…

“I’m going to Silicon Valley!”  Back in November, I grabbed a yellow sticky note, wrote down these five words, and stuck it to my wall like they do in the movies. Flash forward, I…

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved to draw. Whether it was doodling in the margins of my notebooks or sketching landscapes from trips I wanted to remember, art has always been a quiet presence…

Last semester, in the depths of the grey and dark December nights, I was seasonally depressed. Even when I first returned to campus, the winds still had a frosty bite, the days were still short.…

Coming into Princeton, I didn’t foresee a leave of absence on the schedule. I had already extended my schooling by a year by opting to finish high school at a United World College (UWC), an…

My dorm is exactly 102 years old. First occupied in 1923, Henry Hall has been standing on campus since just after WWI. I can’t lie. I’ve always wanted to live in the old dorms. Contrary to popular…

Princeton’s campus looks fundamentally different at Princeton Preview than when you return on the Dinky for sophomore year. Novel were the shapes of sidewalks, grandiosity of buildings, and…

One of my favorite pastimes is going for a walk around campus. Regardless of whatever is going on, I have found that a stroll through campus is always nice, never failing to present me with an…

When most people think of Princeton, they immediately think about academics and its Ivy League status. While this a common perception, a multitude of other characteristics should be synonymous with…

During my time at Princeton, I’ve talked to a number of prospective students, and through those conversations, I’ve picked up on the biggest questions people have about Princeton, some based on…

During my first college counseling session, one of the things repeatedly hammered into my brain was, "Don't have a dream school." At the time, dreams were my thing — I had a dream job, a dream house…

Research grants. Fellowships. Living stipends. Conference reimbursements. Coffee chat budgets. We always hear about the unparalleled monetary “resources” for Princeton undergrads, but what does that…

My four years at Princeton are flying by, and there are so many classes I would love to take if I had more time. If I listed them all, it would probably be the length of a senior thesis, so…

The Politics Junior Paper (JP) is a 20-30 page project that juniors in the Politics Department must submit near the end of April. It is largely open-ended, giving students the opportunity to pursue…

Starting over your thesis less than three months before it is due is, needless to say, not ideal. And yet, that is exactly the situation I found myself in at the start of this semester.In early…

When I applied to college, I was curious what types of classes universities offered and the quality of lectures. In writing this, I hope prospective students see the value of a Princeton education…

Hello! My name is Ryan Moores, and I spent my Bridge Year experience in Indonesia. There, I was matched with a nonprofit dedicated to Youth and Democracy, and I wrote largely about energy policy and…

The end of my sophomore year was a whirlwind — of work, packing, and emotions. Now that I’m home, decompressing from this academic semester, I have a better chance to reflect on my final months as a…

Yes, that’s not a joke. I chose to write my Senior Thesis—one of the most momentous milestones and greatest feats for Princeton students—on the hit reality competition TV series Survivor.Specifically…

My first year at Princeton has officially concluded. In celebration and appreciation of such an exciting year, I have decided to share a few frosh memories that stick out extra vividly.  …

Her epiphany on truly effective tutoring came when she decided to volunteer for a Princeton-supported program in Trenton, New Jersey, a city very different from her own."I walked into a classroom in…