The Unspoken Lessons From a Truly Phenominal Class
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…
Experience Beyond Myself, Reflections on Bridge Year
I often struggle to merge the person I am today with the high school graduate who boarded a flight away from the only home he knew almost two years ago. My daily journal is sometimes our only means…
Ryan Moores
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…
A Post-Semester Check-In
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…
I Wrote My Thesis on ‘Survivor'
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…
Some Frosh Memories
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. …
Kristen Kruger
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…
Carmina Mancenon
She was pitching her idea for an international nonprofit to reduce poverty and build bridges between privileged and underprivileged youth. “We had five minutes to present an idea with a few slides…
James Park
Four years later, he applied and was accepted to a graduate program in musicology at Yale University, where he is currently working on a dissertation that has its roots in his undergraduate senior…
Dominque Reese
She was the first graduate of Crenshaw High School to attend Princeton, the first person in her family to attend college and now is operating a business that teaches financial literacy to low-…
Alex Rosen
“What I heard about Princeton’s focus on undergraduate education not only proved to be true, but also continued to impress me on a daily basis,” says Rosen.“I cannot imagine an undergraduate student…
Paulita Lara
After meeting her classmates from around the world, she was surprised to hear that many students had lived in several locations. Even beyond the international cohort at Princeton, Lara was in awe of…
From Pre-Med to Politics and Discovering 'That Princeton Magic'
In our first episode of “Meet Princeton!” Morgan Smith ‘21, a concentrator in the School of Public and International Affairs from the Los Angeles area, shares her story about discovering a love for…
Scramble Band, Debate Club and Finding Community
In episode two, we meet with Gabriel Duguay '22 to discuss community on campus from student-run clubs to a meal with friends in one of the residential college dining halls. In addition to…
'There's No Life After Princeton. There's Only Life With Princeton.'
Douglas Robins ʼ23, from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, talks about University access and support on episode three of our “Meet Princeton!” podcast. From a class with Eddie Glaude Jr., the James S.…
Building, Birding and B.S.E.: Experiences in Engineering
We meet again in 2021 with a very special two-segment interview. Dean Slee and Dean Blount sit down with Claire Wayner ‘22, a civil and environmental engineering concentrator from the Baltimore area…
Mental Health Awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’d like to use this podcast to share the ways in which students can support their health and well-being at Princeton. We are joined by Allen Liu ‘22, an…
Reimagine, Reconnect and Reengage: Jill Dolan, Dean of the College and W. Rochelle Calhoun, Vice President for Campus Life, on the Start of the 2021-22 Academic Year
Welcome back! We're excited to roll out our next season of the admission podcast "Meet Princeton!" In celebration of the new school year, we invite two very special guests to the show. Jill Dolan,…
From Little Havana to Cannon Green: One Transfer Student's Journey to Princeton
It's National Transfer Student Week! In this episode, we hear from Alejandro Garcia, a member of the Class of 2022, about the many factors he considered in determining his educational path and…
Leadership, Service, Compassion and Empathy
What does it take to be a leader? Christian Potter ’22 thought about this a fair amount during the last few years. It wasn't until he stepped into the role of president of Undergraduate …
A Conversation With U.S. Army Veteran Kaller Roemer '23
On this Veterans Day, we share with you Kaller Roemer’s story. A U.S. Army veteran and member of Princeton’s Class of 2023, Kaller talks about his winding path to the armed forces, family support and…
On expanding our transfer program and a look at a premed internship
Alex Bustin ’08, senior associate dean of undergraduate admission, director of transfer, international, and military/veteran admission, joins host Vivian Slee to discuss the University’s announcement…
#PrincetonPreview: Your Passport to the Arts
After I finished my last midterm exam, I was definitely ready to be done with the books for a while, and on the first evening of break, my friend Poupée and I went to see The Mousetrap, a play at…
Making It Up As I Go Along
Earlier this year, I wrote a blog post about my art history thesis on Meteora. What I didn't tell you is that my art thesis was only ONE of TWO THESES that I wrote this year. That means double the…