Off-Campus Internship at the Princeton Animal Hospital
During the semester I had the privilege and opportunity to work as a veterinary intern at the Princeton Animal Hospital (PAH). PAH is only about ten minutes from the University and handles…
Leisure Time
If you're interested in finding out what events are happening on campus and the surrounding area, then this might be the post for you. In terms of performing arts, Princeton's famous Triangle Club…
(Re)visiting Princeton
The whistle sounded behind me as I retraced my steps from the train station to Whitman College, lost in memories of a magical weekend.For two days, my younger sister, Angelina, had stayed with me on…
A Beginner's Guide to Study Spaces During Midterms
Midterm season is perhaps the most stressful time of the year. Unlike finals, midterms are not accompanied by a gracious reading period, which is the final week before exams when classes are not in…
So What Are You Doing This Break?
Whenever a school break is approaching, students start asking one another what their plans for the upcoming break are. As an international student, my reply is always met by noticeable surprise. If I…
Forms of Community
Each year at Princeton has felt distinct and different, separated by the milestones unique to each year and the growing pains of personal development, change and growth. However, throughout the…
Experiential Learning Through Service
It’s not unusual to find yourself learning just as much outside the classroom as when you are inside. While the two kinds of learning appear different, the value is ultimately the same.In school, the…
Peer Academic Advising
When you first get to Princeton you are inundated with acronyms. Don’t forget to listen to your RCA and PAA’s advice. Did you go to the SHARE panel? What about the ODUS discussion? Did you ask OIT…
In With the New, and Keep the Old, Too
When I got to Princeton last year, I was pleasantly overwhelmed at the idea of finding new activities and organizations that I would grow to love. I was intrigued by the chaotic activities fair that…
A First-Generation College Student at Princeton
I am a first-generation American and a first-generation college student. Coming to college was not an easy process; while my parents offered me unconditional support, they could not advise me…
Course Selection: Choice and Exploration
While the end of the semester means the onset of final projects, papers and exams, the end of the term also means course selection! Course selection is one of the most exciting seasons of the…
Spotlight on Creative Writing (Poetry)
Every drop of snow,has a thousand winds behind.In the spirit of holiday cheer and the snow falling outside my window, I thought that this microlyric was the most appropriate one for the occasion.I…
Summer Language Programs
One of my favorite times of the year is when it is time to decide what to do with my summer months. I jump from website to website imagining myself all over the world pursuing different programs! I…
Dancing at Princeton
It was the end of frosh week, which is the first week of the academic year where student organizations will have open houses to gain interest from students, and I knew the auditions had started…
Growing Pains
The thing about being a junior is that I feel old. Suddenly, in my third year here, the students that are younger and newer to this campus than me and my classmates from the Class of 2019…
Liberal Arts Education is Real!
After shopping for some classes my first-year fall, I decided to add “Chinese Politics” to my very standard engineering curriculum. Although physics, math, a writing seminar, Mandarin and…
Want to Get a Meal?
“Want to grab a meal?” I can’t tell you how many times a week I hear this question. It is probably one of the most common questions thrown around here at Princeton. Since everyone needs to eat,…
Appreciating the Wintertime Tranquility
December and January are arguably the busiest and yet most tranquil times on campus.During reading period, there are no classes, so there are fewer people mulling about on campus. Some don’t even…
Wintersession Courses
From the title of this post, you might be saying to yourself: "The first semester is finally over. Why would I want to take any sort of 'course' during my week of rest?" However, these aren…
My Favorite Princeton Classes
"Creative Nonfiction" with John McPheeOn the first day of class, professor McPhee wrote the following sentence on the chalkboard: “There are a million ways to start a story.” And with those words, he…
My Favorite Campus Lectures
Over my four years at Princeton, I’ve had the honor of attending public lectures given by everyone from Nobel laureates to undercover journalists (including one who reported from North Korea). Among…
Time to Eat
As you may or may not already know, Princeton has a bit of a different system for dining once you become an upperclassman. The one that probably draws the most intrigue from prospective students…
Traveling with Princeton
One of the top things to do before graduation is to take a trip with a class or club. I’ve known people who have traveled over breaks to South Africa or London to sing or to Venice or China to…
The Princeternship Experience
Princeton follows a unique calendar system, where winter break is part of fall semester and students take their finals in January. Because of this set up, between the end of finals period and the…
My Preview Host
If you have the opportunity to attend Princeton Preview, you will be matched with a current student. This student will be your host during your time on campus. They will eat a meal with you, let you…