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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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,…

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…

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…

"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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

One of the most daunting aspects of the transition from high school to college is the prospect of independence.  At Princeton, I have grown into my independence, learning to take charge of…

Recently, I attended an event sponsored by Princeton Students for Gender Equality (PSGE), a student group on campus dedicated to facilitating discussion on, spreading awareness for, and taking action…

Sharpen your pencil and take out a notepad because in the next few minutes I am going to divulge the secret formula every Princeton student utilizes to help them make the most out of their college…

This blog post was co-authored by Ellie Maag and Patricia Chen. Every year, Princeton students perform in two monologue performances. One is "Me Too Monologues," and the other is "The…

Toward the end of my senior year in high school, I skyped my mom from my school in Norway and teasingly said, "I’m going to spend next year in China!" It was a joke, I wanted to scare her a…

One of the most common reactions I get when I introduce myself and say that I am studying Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is: "Wow, that sounds complicated! What is it like to study …