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Breaking Out of Princeton: Spring Break in NYC
Going to college thousands of miles from home is always both exciting and stressful. However, I found this statement to be especially true during breaks. Often, shorter breaks (like Thanksgiving,…
Exploring Pathology Over Break Through a Princeternship
Content warning: mention of autopsy and graphic images of human anatomy One cool opportunity I didn’t know about before coming to Princeton was the Princeternship program. Princeternships are a…
Princeton for the Summer: High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) Internship
This summer, I'm working on a sustainable energy project creating OLEDs to power photocatalysis through a High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) internship. This means I'm living in Princeton,…
What does service mean to you?
Welcome to another academic year and a new season of “Meet Princeton!” Today, we have a very special episode. Service is core to Princeton’s mission. In fact, the University’s informal motto is “In…
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Language Tables Are Your Friend
Bonjour à Tous! (Hello All!) In today’s blog post, I am sharing my experience with language learning at Princeton. For some context, I studied French for all four years of high school. Because I…
Dead Week
Today, I leave my room to go for a walk, and the campus is dead silent. Not like everyone-is-in-class sort of silence, no, more like no-one-is-here sort of silence. I go to read a research…
A Guide to Free & Cheap Things at Princeton
I think people fail to emphasize the “broke” part of the phrase “broke college student.” That is why I am writing this article: I was once you, young grasshopper. Now, I am happy to share what I…
A Guide to Grocery Shopping for "Independents"
Princeton dining options expand greatly at the beginning of junior year. All first-years and sophomores are required to be on the University unlimited meal plan, meaning they dine at any of the…
Research, Within and Outside of the Lab
Over my summers, I've performed research at Princeton through internships funded by the High Meadows Environmental Institute. I've really liked both experiences so far, but they've been incredibly…
Jordan Salama '19 on the Princeton Pre-read, Researching His Thesis Project Down Colombia's Magdalena River and Becoming a Published Author
This podcast is a production of the Princeton University Office of Admission. The opinions expressed herein represent the views of the individuals involved, not those of the University. Also…
To Find a Home
As an international student from Haiti, I have always been aware of my national identity, especially when traveling abroad. The first time I visited the United States, I realized how my Haitianness…
Building A Home Away From Home
The summer before college, I did a lot of preparing. Through dinners with family and gatherings with friends, the stinging pain of saying goodbye eventually softened to a dull ache. As August…
Kerrie Liang
Hi friends! My name is Kerrie and I'm an international student from Brisbane, Australia. I'm a prospective philosophy major with interests in ethics, journalism and music.Outside of academics, I play…
Odette Perrusquia
Hi everyone! My name is Odette and I am a senior in the Politics Department pursuing a certificate in Latin American Studies. After Princeton, I intend to pursue a career in immigration law…
Melissa Ruiz
Hi everyone! My name is Melissa and I'm from Elizabeth, New Jersey. I am a senior in the psychology department and minoring in Latino/a Studies. After graduation, my goal is to go to graduate school…
Jodie De Jesus
Hey everyone! My name is Jodie, and I'm a senior from Summit, NJ. I'm concentrating in Anthropology (Sociocultural Track) with a minor in Cognitive Science, and I'm hoping to work somewhere…
Traversing the Orange Bubble
Navigating your way around campus can be intimidating during a visit or just after move-in, but after several weeks, you'll likely find yourself realizing that the campus is actually quite compact.…
Reaching Beyond the Classroom Walls: A Course on Immigration Justice and Making An Impact
I recently had the opportunity to sit in on immigration court proceedings with one of my classes. Though the majority of that day was spent speaking with the Chief Judge of Newark Immigration Court,…
Dear QuestBridge Matches: Playing Life on Hard Mode
Dear Great QuestBridge Match Class of 2027, Has it sunk in yet? The fact that you are now an invaluable member of Princeton’s newest class? It may not fully sink in until you step foot onto…
Staying Connected With Your Residential College as an Upperclassman
Before Princeton changed its residential college system and transformed all of its residential colleges into four-year colleges, the tradition was for juniors and seniors to move out of the hallowed…
Ian Fridman
Hey, hey hello! Hola! I'm Ian, a member of the Class of 2025. I'm from Buenos Aires studying psychology and architecture. I am interested in the design of experiences, from playgrounds to…
Rosie Eden
Hi all, my name is Rosie! I'm a senior from Scottsdale, Arizona. I’m concentrating in Classics and pursuing a minor in Philosophy and Humanistic Studies. I have a huge passion for reading…
Giving a Tour of Princeton
On a recent Sunday, my friend Hannah took the train from New York City to visit me in Princeton. In planning our itinerary, I considered what sites would be essential to give her the complete…