Unexplained chronic pain turned my life upside down in October 2023. I soon found myself staying overnight at McCosh Health Center, and asking some of my friends to help with basic tasks like…

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…

My first week at Princeton was humid and hot. On Convocation day, 1400 of us sat under the shade of lush, green trees in front of Nassau Hall, buzzing with nerves and excitement along with the…

3,853 miles away. Six hours ahead. A city I’ll never forget: Copenhagen, Denmark. This past spring, I spent four months studying abroad in one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited.…

The first drink I ever bought in downtown Princeton was a blueberry matcha from Junbi. It was sweet and cold and a flavor combination I’d never tried before. After this came the strawberry and…

There’s sometimes a sentiment that Princeton is a small town with “not much to do," but I fundamentally disagree with that—let me convince you why.  First of all, I will admit that, yes,…

Dear Reader,When one thinks about Princeton, academics, internships, classes, and pre-professional extracurricular activities often come to mind—serious stuff. However, I have been on many side…

There are so many ways to go abroad during your time at Princeton, including international internships such as the International Internship Program or Internships in Global Health,…

Prior to Princeton, I absolutely hated any sort of physical activity. I had never played sports as a kid – I stuck to poetry instead – and consistently failed my mile time. But, it is through…

Hello everyone! My name is Jonathan, Class of 2020, and I am elated to be a part of the blogging team and provide some insight into my life here at Princeton University. I concentrate in Politics,…

My name is Thomas Johnson and I am one of the new transfer students this year. Before transferring to Princeton, I spent 4 years in the Army as a combat medic. I'm excited to be studying Computer…

Hi there! My name is Rob and I am from Tegucigalpa, Honduras. I am a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in History with certificates in Entrepreneurship and Latin American Studies. On campus…

Hi! I’m Ze-Xin and I am a member of the Class of 2021. I am from Malaysia and I major in Computer Science. On campus, I’m involved in the Student Design Agency, the Malaysian and…

Hi there! My name is Mallory and I’m a member of the Class of 2021 from just outside of Washington, D.C. I’m a member of the Politics department, focusing my coursework on American politics and…

Hi Everyone! My name is Grace and I am from Portland, Oregon (though I moved around a lot growing up). I am a member of the Class of 2021, majoring in Near Eastern Studies! I am also a proud resident…

Hello! My name is Jonathan and I’m from Plano, TX. I came to Princeton planning to study engineering but have since switched to the humanities. Outside of my academic work, I spend much of my time…

Hi! My name is Daniel Kim, and I’m from South Brunswick, New Jersey—born and raised in Jersey! I’m a member of the Class of 2021, and I am planning on majoring in Sociology, with certificates in…

Hi! My name is Naomi Hess and I’m from Clarksville, Maryland. I’m a member of the great Class of 2022 and a proud member of Butler College. I'm majoring in Public Policy (Princeton School of…

Hey y’all! My name is Fedjine and I am originally from Haiti, but I currently live in Hamilton, New Jersey. I am pursuing a concentration in African American Studies and I am hoping to get…

Hi everyone! My name is Mia and I’m a Peddie School alum from Millstone, NJ. I plan to major in English and pursue certificates in Creative Writing (fiction), Spanish and Journalism. I am super…

Karen Richardson is a Class of 1993 alumna. She became the dean of admission at Princeton in July 2019. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in politics and has a master’s degree from the Harvard…

Hi! My name's Richard and I'm from Missouri. Here at Princeton, I'm pursuing a Computer Science degree with certificates in Creative Writing and Asian American Studies. I'm a proud member of Forbes…

Dr. Keith Shaw is the Director of Transfer, Veteran and Non-Traditional Student Programs. A native New Jerseyan, he earned his B.A. in history at Rutgers, and his doctorate in political…

LaTanya was appointed inaugural Dean for Diversity and Inclusion at Princeton University in 2016. She is a member of the Campus Life leadership team and leads the Office of Diversity and Inclusion-…