Like other colleges, Princeton provides incoming students with orientation programming that prepares them for a smoother transition into life on campus. First-years move in a bit earlier than…

In the summer, I hear all sorts of things. I hear the faint sounds of a child splashing in the fountain in front of Robertson Hall. I hear the distinct noise of mosquitos swarming throughout the…

Toward the end of my first semester at Princeton, I came to the harrowing conclusion that I could no longer study (productively) in my dorm room.  It was the beginning of the winter reading…

Somehow senior year is already coming upon me, so here is a list of a few things I want to do before I leave Princeton: 1. See the stars at Peyton Observatory. I actually wrote about…

This Summer, I found myself interning at Atento Capital, an early-stage investment firm focused on unlocking unsung potential in Tulsa, Oklahoma. While I was initially apprehensive about relocating…

Many Princetonians find themselves on the east or west coast, whether through an internship during school or a job after graduation. As part of a larger trend, the middle of the country is often…

Ever since my first year at Princeton, I knew I wanted to study abroad. I wasn’t entirely sure where it would be, but I was certain it would be a significant part of my Princeton experience. Hearing…

Returning to Princeton after a semester abroad, I was looking forward to conducting my senior thesis research over the summer. Princeton, where everything feels familiar. But I quickly realized that…

Dear Reader,Last week, residential college assignments dropped for the Class of 2028 and this prompted me to reflect on my experience living in the Mathey College community last year.The Clash of the…

As part of the various distribution requirements that one is expected to fulfill before graduating from Princeton, there is a mandatory course that all Princeton students must take: Writing Seminar—…

This summer, I am completing a RISE (Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality) internship with the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Markets Institute at its headquarters in Washington, DC. This…

I hate to break this news to any incoming first-years, but Princeton is littered with construction. Our campus is quite beautiful, and most of the quintessential corners have been left untouched.…

My sophomore classmates and I celebrated Declaration Day this past April. After we declared our majors, we gathered on Cannon Green, and took pictures in front of our department banners.…

It’s always been you. But why? Throughout my years at Princeton and even before then, people have asked me why I chose psychology as my major. I wish I had a perfect response that would…

Hello! I’m Oscar and I am a member of the Class of 2024 from New York.  I am concentrating in Architecture and pursuing a certificate in Environmental Studies. I was a part of the Novogratz…

My name is Beatrix, and I’m a senior at Princeton. I’m from New York City and am concentrating (majoring) in English with three certificates — in  French Language and Culture, European Cultural…

Mirabella is a Politics major from Lake Elsinore, California. They are an intern for Princeton’s Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC), a contributor to the center’s LGBTQIA+ Oral History…

Hi! My name is Hyunwook Justin Lee, and I'm a member of the Class of 2026. I'm planning to concentrate in the School of Public and International Affairs with potential certificates in Optimization…

Keishla (Kay-shla) Rivera-Lopez is a writer, poet, and scholar. She currently teaches as a lecturer in Effron Center for the Study of America. She received a Ph.D. in American studies at the Graduate…

Brenden '25 is majoring in Anthropology. He transferred to Princeton from Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, but is originally from Aurora, CO. After enlisting in the United States…

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…

Almost a year ago today, I flew from Dallas (DFW) to London Heathrow (LHR) for my summer study abroad. I was bound for Cambridge University to study for six weeks. I did not know anyone in Cambridge…

My three best friends and I have this fun tradition of going on a “sweet treat” ice cream run after almost any meal we eat out on Nassau Street. We take our ice cream very seriously, and luckily the…