Thomas Danz
Hello everyone! My name is Thomas Danz and I am currently a junior ‘26 here at Princeton University. I am majoring in Economics while pursuing minors in both Finance and History. I am…
Next Steps: Planning for Life Post-Princeton
In the thick of my thesis and deep in finals preparation, graduation feels like a very distant prospect at the moment. But come May, I will be donning my cap and gown to process through Fitzrandolph…
A Princeton Treat: How Coffee Shops Are Sites of Connection
Princeton is home to many beautiful coffee shops that are sites of bustling interactions, community building, and personalized comfort spaces. These places — from our beloved Small World to our…
A Look Into Princeton’s PIIRS Global Seminar: An Opportunity Abroad!
Every Summer, the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) offers students the unique opportunity to learn from a Princeton professor abroad whilst earning course credit.…
Making Community: Princeton’s Filipino Club!
At Princeton, there are several places to find community. In your residential college, in clubs, in classes. But when there’s a gap to be filled, and students can’t find exactly what they’re looking…
The Truth About Living in Upperclassmen Housing
During the semi-chaotic, lowkey stressful process known as Room Draw that occurs towards the end of every spring semester, students (usually in groups) enter a lottery-like system to determine in…
Exploring TigerApps Part 2: TigerSnatch!
As winter break draws to a close and the spring semester approaches, Princeton students are gearing up for another Add/Drop! Also known as “shopping period,” this is basically a time when students…
Princeton Cycling Winter Training Camp in Arizona
At Princeton, the cycling club has always been one of my strongest communities, fostering many of my closest friendships. Since Freshman year, I have watched this club grow and extend incredible…
Volunteering on Campus: Teaching ESL Through Princeton's SPEAR
Civic service and engagement are a large part of what Princeton stands for. The Pace Center for Civic Engagement provides a very wide range of possible volunteer opportunities for Princeton students…
Nicole Tacconi
I’m a junior here at Princeton University majoring in Computer Science with minors in Statistics and Machine Learning and Entrepreneurship. During the school year, my hands are pretty full with CS, p…
Love at Princeton
Navigating relationships at Princeton is inevitable when you are surrounded by people who have so much to bring to the table. There are geniuses. Comedians. Dancers. Creators. Visionaries. In fact,…
Coming Back Home, Princeton That Is!
Princeton is a magical place. Yes, it is academically challenging and a break is nice, but there is something special about being back on campus after a long time away. Princeton’s winter break is…
Embrace, Explore, and Excel: Navigating the Adventures of Princeton's Wintersession
As my plane touched down in New York City after a blissful winter break back home in Barcelona, where snow is very rare, the anticipation of experiencing my first snowfall at Princeton was palpable.…
Spring 2024 Street Week Diaries: Black, Religious, and Low Income
I don’t know if I’ll get into an eating club, and that’s okay. I let my identities prevent me from exploring the street for so long, so this is me trying to put myself out there. This is me being open to the experience.
Do Dreams Come True?: My Princeton Experience
As an entering Sophomore at Princeton University, I cannot help but reflect back on my freshman year and the absolute awe that followed my arrival on campus. It felt like a dream come true. However…
On Senior Spring Classes
As an AB senior, you are required to enroll in at least six classes and a minimum of two classes per semester. This means you can either take four classes in the fall and two in the spring, or three…
Laura Zhang
Hi everyone! I'm Laura, and I'm a junior from Sydney, Australia. I’m majoring in SPIA with minors in Humanistic Studies, European Studies and History and the Practice of Diplomacy. On campus, I…
The Humanities Sequence Trip in Sicily, Italy
This winter break, I had the opportunity to travel to Sicily, Italy with a group of students who all took the Humanities Sequence (HUM Sequence for short) in our freshman year. The HUM Sequence is a…
Finding your Space at Princeton: The AccessAbility Center
One of my favorite things about Princeton is the opportunity to meet with students from diverse backgrounds and engage with different facets of your identity. Coming into Princeton, I knew I wanted…
Katie Daniels
Hey, everyone! My name is Katie, and I am a sophomore in New College West. I am concentrating in neuroscience, and I hope to attend medical school after graduation.At Princeton, I work in two…
Ava Adelaja
Hi! My name is Ava Adelaja, and I'm a proud member of Princeton's Class of 2027. I'm a first-generation Nigerian-American from the Washington D.C. suburbs with aspirations to be a playwright and poet…
7 Princeton Traditions in My Last Semester
As a follow-up to my sophomore blog post about 7 traditions in my first on-campus semester, I now present to you 7 traditions from my final semester. 1. Taking 3 courses + thesisIn the final…
Commencement Commences
Commencement is not a single ceremony at Princeton. Instead, it is a multi-day series of events, ceremonies, and traditions to send off the graduating class with no shortage of pomp and circumstance…
Preparing for Princeton: A Comprehensive Guide for International Students
Congratulations on your acceptance to Princeton University! As an international student, you’re about to embark on an incredible journey filled with new experiences and opportunities. Knowing how…
The Joys of the PUL Makerspace
One of the best hidden gems I have discovered during my time at Princeton is the Makerspace! Located in the basement of the Lewis Library, the Makerspace is a creative technology space which serves…