Jocelyne Wijaya
Hi everyone! My name is Jocelyne and I am originally from Los Angeles, California. I'm a Junior in the Politics department and am heavily involved in the Princeton community. You’ll find me as a part…
Ode to Friends
I’m almost halfway through my Princeton journey, and that reality has forced me to take a lot of time to reflect. As enchanting, fun, and maturing as college can be, it can be difficult. Living in a…
A Senior Spring Princeton Bucket List
As hard as it is for me to believe, I’m somehow almost halfway through my last semester at Princeton. Time has flown by! The past 3 ½ years have been full of great friends and even better memories.…
Trends for International Recruitment and the Admission Process in a Post-Covid Landscape
Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.View the transcript.It's 2025 and the podcast is BACK! In this episode, host Esteban Aguas '19 speaks with Justin Parsons, associate dean for…
Undocumented or DACA Students
In Princeton University's President Christopher L. Eisgruber’s letter to Congress in 2017, he wrote “[DACA] (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has allowed talented and motivated students, who…
Jasmine Hao
Hi there! My name is Jasmine Hao and I am from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. I am a pre-med student concentrating in Molecular Biology and pursuing a minor in Global Health and Health…
Drew Sloan
Hi! My name is Drew Sloan, and I am a proud member of the Great '28! I am from a small town in South Carolina called Edgefield, and I am beyond excited to share my experiences with you all as a rural…
A Warm Heart in a Winter Wonderland
As a South Carolinian, I can proudly say I do not have too much experience with the snow. On one or two rare occasions growing up, I was able to make an actual snowman, or one that was as tall as me…
Seasons Always Change
Recently, we have been getting regular snowfalls in Princeton. From what I have heard from my Garden-State friends, this much snow is not a very common occurrence. Anytime I see snow falling on…
Let's Get this Show on the Road!
Touring with the Triangle Club was nothing short of an adventure. The Triangle Club is Princeton's oldest touring musical comedy group, in which students write, compose, and perform an original…
My Wintersession Experience Making Chess Boards in the Carpentry Shop
At Princeton, Wintersession is a time to explore new hobbies, academic interests, or career aspirations on campus during the end of the winter break period. This winter, I had planned to return to…
Diverse Community
Whether in the classroom, dining hall or residential college, you will bring the entirety of yourself, your background and your experience to every interaction. This is the time of your life…
Combating Boredom
When I was a Freshman, everything at Princeton was exciting. There were always activities to do, places to go, and events being held. But by the time Sophomore year rolled around, the novelty wore…
Ask Not What Princeton Can Do for You, but What You Can Do for Princeton
Ever since I was admitted to Princeton, I have felt so fortunate to have been given the opportunity to attend such an amazing institution. When I first got in, I remember thinking…
Transfer Students
Review the transfer application dates & deadlines. Princeton's Transfer Program looks for a small group of exceptionally well-prepared students from a range of backgrounds,…
Ready to Eat? Today’s Menu is…
Dinner is served every day at 6:30 pm. However, on special days like today—when we’re preparing Chipotle-inspired burrito bowls at Scully Co-Op—we post a quick update on Discord: “sorry, food at 7 pm…
Good Food and Good Company in Brown Co-Op
The Brown Co-Op kitchen has become one of my favorite spaces on campus, and one of the places I feel most at home. Making breakfast for myself in the mornings and going to dinner every evening are…
Avery Danae Williams
Hi everyone! My name is Avery Danae Williams from North Brunswick, New Jersey. I am a junior in the African American Studies Department, minoring in Creative Writing and Gender & Sexuality…
Midterm Week and Lessons Learned
To put it plainly, any type of midterm week can get hectic. I have experienced two midterm weeks at Princeton so far, and these two specific weeks have taught me some valuable lessons that apply to…