Expressing Gratitude
With the holidays approaching, I've been thinking a lot about home. As a first-year student immensely new to campus, the holidays and the breaks that came with them were a refuge from the Princeton…
Getting Out: On Comfort Zones–and What Lays Beyond Them.
Last weekend, I drove more miles in a single day than I’ve driven in my whole life leading up to that point. Image…
Lake Liao
Hello everyone! My name is Lake and I am currently a sophomore (Class of 2027) at Princeton intending to concentrate in Philosophy. I'm interested in climate politics, elections, Russian literature,…
“I’m Just Lucky”: The Truth About Imposter Syndrome
"I’m just lucky."Words I’ve found myself saying far too often.Imposter syndrome is a pervasive feeling of self-doubt that leads people to question their accomplishments and believe they don’t deserve…
Princeton Took Me to Tokyo!
Ever since my first year at Princeton, I’ve heard about courses that include University-sponsored trips abroad for its students. This was shocking news to me. A free trip across the world as part of…
Notes From the Road as an International Admission Officer
Each recruitment season I have the privilege of traveling internationally to visit students, parents, and counselors to talk about the Princeton experience and try to demystify the application…
Justin Parsons
Justin Parsons is an associate dean focused on international recruitment and selection. Originally from Ohio, he received his B.A. in international relations and diplomacy from Ohio State University…
Take a Chance on Seminars
Princeton courses take on a variety of forms. Perhaps the most common form consists of two fifty-minute lectures with anywhere from thirty to over a hundred students, and one precept with around ten…
Building Community as a Yeh College CLA
Being a Community Learning Advisor (CLA) for Yeh College this year has been a unique experience. It’s given me a chance to connect with students across different years, support my peers, and get a…
Giving Thanks to Princeton's Precept System
Inspired by the tutorial systems of the University of Oxford and Cambridge, University President Woodrow Wilson implemented the notion of a “precept” in 1905. The precept is basically a fancy word…
FALLing In Love With Princeton
In my time at Princeton, I have come to love and appreciate a lot of things orange and black. This has no limits, as it is hard to find something about this school that I do not like. From the…
Princeton’s International Community
As an international student from Sydney, Australia, Princeton is a long way from home. Before coming to Princeton, I was nervous about whether or not I would be able to make friends and adjust to the…
Thumbs up for the Cow Parade
Perhaps at some point or another you might have stumbled across Princeton’s beloved nickname of the “Orange Bubble.” For those unfamiliar with the term, the phrase refers to the relative isolation of…
Student Veterans on 'Why Princeton?'
Luke Hixson '25Prior to Princeton, I served five years in the Navy as a Fleet Marine Force Corpsman attached to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines. I’m currently a Junior in the Department of Neuroscience, a…
So You Got Into Princeton, Now What?
I will not be the first, nor the last to say this: Welcome to Princeton, congratulations! You should be incredibly proud of yourself, your hard work and dedication to school, and your journey up…
Getting to Campus
We recommend you consult our list of local resources, including restaurants and lodging to explore the local area. For a mobile friendly arrival guide with maps and directions, please review our…
International Students
Similar to applicants from the United States, we evaluate applicants outside the United States with their immediate context and opportunities in mind, including the education systems of different…