Hi! I’m Alex and I’m a member of the Class of 2026 from Denver, Colorado. I’m majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering with potential minors in Sustainable Energy and Computer Science. …

Last summer, following my first year at Princeton, I had the opportunity to take part in an International Internship Program (IIP) for a Medellín-based renewable energy startup called Solenium. As an…

When winter break rolls around at Princeton, you have several options for how to spend it. You could stay at home with your family, and come back to campus at the end of January (when the Spring…

Like many of my peers on campus, long before I stepped foot on Princeton's grounds, I dreamed of attending this school. It was my absolute dream school — by every definition of the term. And whenever…

I’ve lived in the same house all my life and have always had the same bedroom. Over the years, my room became somewhat of a sacred space to me — the place where I was the most comfortable. Moving…

If you’re like me, whenever you’re stressed, your go-to comfort drink is bubble tea. The sweet, chewy texture of boba and aromatic, milky tea always hits the spot for me. Incoming tigers, you might…

When I first came to Princeton, I was overwhelmed with the amount of opportunity presented to me in just a mere few weeks. Those weeks blended into months and eventually, 2 semesters worth of saying…

It’s the summer of 2024, and I’m in that weird purgatory phase between years—feeling too old to claim the title of sophomore, but too young to drop the rising which precedes junior. Through these…

Mentorship and advising have been some of the most meaningful aspects of my time at Princeton. Being on the receiving end of this kind of guidance has allowed me to feel more connected to the campus…

“When is the best time to plant a tree? Twenty years ago. The second-best time is today.” - Chinese proverbWhen I first heard this proverb from one of my friends at Princeton, I understood the…

Hello everyone! My name is Lake and I am currently a sophomore (Class of 2027) at Princeton intending to concentrate in Philosophy. I'm interested in climate politics, elections, Russian literature,…

Like other colleges, Princeton provides incoming students with orientation programming that prepares them for a smoother transition into life on campus. First-years move in a bit earlier than…

As a Politics major—and even more specifically, as a Politics major who is also a Peer Academic Adviser (PAA)—there is one question that I find myself answering quite frequently. Whether I am at…

Recently, I began a short internship for a startup in New Zealand. The internship consists of making an interactive model of solar panel installations in augmented reality—fun—but not something I…

Oops. I blinked and it was August.The days are getting shorter (though no less hot, it seems!), and the “back-to-school” displays have taken over my local Target. These are sure signs that the summer…

I never viewed myself as a writer. In fact, I remember I was quite opposed to the idea growing up. At the age of 6, I gave myself a headstart by struggling to read. In elementary school, the pattern…

Last fall, I wrote about my experience as an intern through Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS)—a program that connects undergraduate students with community partners to complete…

It’s the summer before senior year and you’re set on becoming a Princeton tiger, all ready to stride through FitzRandolph Gate next August—or honestly insert your dream school. One obstacle remains…

As I approach my second to last year at Princeton, I find myself astonished at how quickly time passes; days blur into weeks, weeks into months, and then eventually, a whole year has gone by and I…

One of the biggest reasons that people decide to pursue higher education is to land their dream job after school. Everyone’s paths are different, yet the general sentiment is that education is needed…

This past Thursday, September 12th, 50 members of the Class of 2025 were treated to a free trip to the Yankees vs. Red Sox game at Yankee Stadium—and I was lucky enough to be one of them!Organized by…

It’s a secret spot, way beyond Forbes College, which is already on the edge of campus. Beyond the Forbes backyard, traversing past the lush golf course, with grand gothic towers, and a slight…

Image One of my favorite archways on campus. A familiar and comforting sight.  After a summer spent…

The first few weeks of the semester are a whirlwind of classes, clubs, and socializing. Most importantly, it's about creating the perfect schedule to balance all these commitments. Now that I’m…

I love listening to podcasts because they allow me to learn from other people’s experiences. Hearing about how people navigated living in a new country or started a business or dealt with a breakup…