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“I wish Princeton felt like this.” A comment from my fellow classmate after my short film (shown above) was screened…

One of the biggest questions I remember asking myself after I got into Princeton was: what is my room going to look like?

As a break from my regularly-scheduled sad/nostalgic blog posts, I decided to write this month’s post about my favorite beverage, matcha, and where to get it on and around campus. I have tried matcha…

Happy Spring! It’s hard to believe it’s already April, but that also means we are entering one of my favorite times of the year at Princeton, when the flowers are in full bloom. I had a busy Easter…

As an engineering student with a passion for artcraft, I've always found joy in creating things with my own hands, exploring various methods and techniques to bring my ideas to life. So, when I…

When I first got into Princeton the idea of conducting independent research was a faraway idea—a requirement to graduate I knew I was signing up for, but an idea I didn't quite grasp in its entirety…

Six weeks after the start of each semester is the break week without classes. Most semesters, I've used the break week to catch up on my coursework and get ahead on upcoming assignments, as well as…

“Just trust me, you’ll be fine.”  These are the words I wish someone would have told me after college decisions came out; that period of my life feels like it was ages ago, but it has only been…

For avid Princeton Tiger fans, there's nothing quite like the atmosphere of Ivy League basketball! Every year, after the conclusion of the regular season, the Ivy League hosts its famous Ivy Madness…

Princeton students are familiar with the University’s famous P/D/F policy.  For some students a P/D/F is the admittance that perhaps that experimental physics class wasn't as easy as expected.…

If you’re anything like me, then you’re often finding yourself hungry between the wee hours of 9 PM and 2 AM (especially if you’re pulling the occasional all-nighter!). With all the dining halls on…

Last summer, through Princeton’s International Internship Program (IIP) I interned at the social policy unit of the nonprofit think tank, Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) Malaysia…

As I reached the conclusion of writing my thesis, it was time to begin the exciting process of printing and binding it! In my department, it's traditional to present a bound copy to your advisor and…

Princeton’s five-week winter break permits students to relax and spend time with their family but also engage in fun and enriching activities if they choose. The Princeternship program…

If you ask a handful of Princeton students what their favorite Princeton memory is, the odds that at least a few of them will say “Lawnparties” is incredibly high. Now, what is Lawnparties you ask? A…

This past fall semester of my junior year, I was able to take my first ever class in the Visual Arts (VIS, for short) Department. Two of my best friends at Princeton are pursuing the VIS certificate…

Image Here I am in front of the Taj Mahal!   The summer after my high school graduation was a time…

At Princeton, all first- and second-year students are enrolled in the unlimited dining plan. This plan gives students unlimited swipes to enter into any of the dining halls on campus, as well as a…

One of the things I was most looking forward to when I committed to Princeton was experiencing the four seasons. Although it doesn’t snow too frequently during the school year, the few days that it…

Heads!  Check it!  Weigh enough!  These were all words I was vastly unfamiliar with before joining Princeton’s Varsity Rowing team. To a rower, these terms give vital directions to…

There’s a common misconception about Princeton that students are so busy that it’s difficult  to balance your academic life and your social life. While it’s true that academics require a lot of…

 Like most college students, I chose to study abroad for life experience and cultural exposure, not to mention scratching a few countries off my bucket list. As a Classics major interested in…

On campus, I am a part of the leadership team for the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA). PLASA is the largest of the many Latine student organizations on campus. The leadership…

During my freshman year at Princeton, I would often find myself craving Asian snacks. Coming from Sydney, a multicultural city, I could easily find an Asian supermarket, quickly pop in, and find…