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…

Over winter break, I had the opportunity to travel with the Princeton Debate Panel (PDP), Princeton’s only competitive debating group, to Ho Chi Minh City to compete in the 2024 Worlds University…

A hallmark of the Princeton experience is the senior thesis, a culmination of the past four years of your academic work and interests. All students, with the exception of BSE Computer Science majors…

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am an international student from Hong Kong majoring in Psychology with minors in Computer Science, Statistics & Machine Learning, and Entrepreneurship.    I…

Hey everyone! My name is Elise, and I'm a senior concentrating in Computer Science with certificates in Entrepreneurship and Latin American Studies. I’m writing my senior thesis on AI in Drug…

Hi everyone! I’m Evelyn (Evey) Howe, and I’m a class of ‘25 student studying SPIA with certificates in Entrepreneurship and Gender & Sexuality Studies. I am currently studying abroad in Cape Town…

One of the biggest highlights of my Princeton experience has been meeting and collaborating with Evelyn Howe '25. We met my sophomore year on the Civic Leadership Council for the Pace Center for…

“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…

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…

The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as I made my way through the buzzing crowds at Jadwin Gymnasium. Every step echoed the heartbeat of a campus pulsating with excitement, nerves, and unbridled…

Before coming to Princeton, I was worried about the uncertainty of my musical journey after high-school. Would I be able to take lessons? Would I definitely need to abandon music? These questions…

As senior year draws to a close, the anticipation surrounding college admissions can feel overwhelming. It's natural to fixate on the outcome, but obsessing over it can make the waiting game…

During my first year at Princeton, I spent the majority of my time in my childhood bedroom. I attended Zoom University, and my cat memorized my course schedule, and consistently, five minutes before…

Whitt Harper is from Little Rock, Arkansas. He is a senior in the Neuroscience Department, where he studies how neurodivergent behaviors change brain-brain interactions. As an autistic person, he…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

The most valuable aspect of Princeton is the community, because the people you meet and friendships you form are what truly make the college experience meaningful. In addition to my living and…

The University Chapel is a beautiful Gothic building across from Firestone library in the center of campus. The title "Chapel," conferring the image of a small worship house, is a bit…