Introducing My Professor, Dr. Rivera-Lopez and Her Reflections on Teaching, Impact and Latinx Representation
Without a doubt, every student at Princeton will tell you there was one class that completely changed their perspective on a topic, a field of study or even life.
A Not-So-Foolproof Guide To Navigating Junior Independent Work
At the beginning of the year, in most seminars or precepts, professors will have students introduce themselves with their name, year, and major. It felt so weird to say “Hi, my name is Melissa, a…
Advice from a Nostalgic Senior
As the first semester of my final year at Princeton draws to a close, I find myself thinking more about what I would have done differently throughout my four years, and what I would tell myself in…
My Adventures With Princeton Cycling Club
Sometimes after a long day of working and studying, I can be eager to get my legs moving and my heart pumping. Luckily for me, Campus Rec offers numerous fitness classes, organized activities, and…
Student Veterans on 'Why Princeton?'
Luke Hixson '25Prior to Princeton, I served five years in the Navy as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman attached to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. I’m currently a Junior in the Department of Neuroscience, a…
Zoha Khan
Hi everyone! My name is Zoha, and I'm a sophomore intending to major in English. I am a proud member of Forbes College, the Events Coordinator of the Muslim Students Association, a performer with…
Being Muslim at Princeton
When I was researching and applying to colleges my senior year, it was important for me to have a Muslim community on campus – a place that I could be accepted and be supported with my identity as a…
Why I'm Proud to Be A Member of Princeton Presbyterians
There’s always something going on at Princeton: a paper due at 11:59 PM, Triangle Club trying to sell the last few tickets for their upcoming show, a friend making dinner plans. There is a certain…
Beyond the Gates: Last Summer, Internships, and Preparing for the Future
The search for my final summer at Princeton is finally starting and I couldn’t be more conflicted. While my finance, consulting, and engineering friends already secured their internships, I find…
Isis Arevalo
Hi! My name is Isis and I am a junior from Montclair, NJ. I am concentrating in History and getting certificates in Spanish and American Studies. On campus, I am a Captain and a Recruitment…
My RISE Summer Fellowship in NYC (Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality)
Being a member of the Princeton community comes with the responsibility of serving communities beyond just our own. RISE gives us a unique opportunity to do just that.
Far From Home
The last time I was in Haiti was in August 2019, before I moved to Germany to attend boarding school. Since then, either the health situation in the world or the socio-political situation in Haiti…
This Post Is Not Sponsored By The Writing Center
I still don't know exactly what my concentration will be. When I applied to Princeton, I thought I was going to concentrate in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). However, in…
Poets Should Come Ready to Move/Yell/Play/Discover
"...Writing and performing our way towards a deeper understanding of ourselves as spoken word poets, we will collaboratively work our way towards a final public performance and, hopefully, the tools…
My Creative Writing Journey
I remember my first grade class’ Halloween party like it was yesterday: the mummy wrapping station on the rug, the spooky cupcakes on the desks and a Halloween storytime in the book corner. Though I…
The First Day of Classes
The first day of classes always brings a contradictory mix of emotions. Everyone feels a little nervous regarding the uncertainty of new courses and professors: Will I be able to handle the problem…
ASL and Deaf Studies at Princeton
Princeton has taken significant efforts to expand its American Sign Language (ASL) offerings in recent years. ASL was first offered for credit in 2018 through the Program in Linguistics.…
Challenges at Princeton
For a moment, I want to pivot away from all the great things I’ve experienced at Princeton (read about all of that here!) and share a little about some of my struggles.My first year, academically,…
Hola, me llamo Gil...
I have always been fascinated by languages. I grew up bilingual, speaking Haitian Creole and French. Then, at the age of twelve, I realized that it would be cool to actually understand the songs of…
The Art of Trying New Things
One of the first things I promised myself before going to college was that I was going to try new things and step out of my comfort zone. What better time than now to explore all the things I had…
The Black Woman Wellness Retreat & The Necessity for Self Care
During the winter break of my first year (Winter 2021), I stayed on campus. Break gave me the time I needed to listen to my own needs and goals instead of getting caught up in the busy-ness of the…
Water Quality Laboratory
By the midpoint of the semester, I usually have a sense of what to expect in my courses, and I start to find which topics I'm really enjoying. This semester, my favorite course is probably CEE308:…
What You Have to Gain Is Wonderful
By the time I submitted my final college application, I was exhausted. I was excited about college (and excited about Princeton, once I was admitted and later enrolled), but the thought of…
Kate Macakanja
Hello! My name is Kate Macakanja, and I’m a member of the Class of 2023. I’m in the Astrophysics department at Princeton, and I’m really interested in finding ways to make my study more…