Keishla Rivera-Lopez
Keishla (Kay-shla) Rivera-Lopez is a writer, poet, and scholar. She currently teaches as a lecturer in Effron Center for the Study of America. She received a Ph.D. in American studies at the Graduate…
A Brief Reflection on Teaching, Impact and Latinx Representation
An introduction from blogger Melissa Ruiz '25: Without a doubt, every student at Princeton will tell you there was one class that completely changed their perspective on a topic, a…
A Snapshot into Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS)
Princeton Internships in Civic Service (PICS) is a program that connects students with summer internship opportunities at nonprofit and government organizations in a wide variety of fields,…
Brenden Garza
Brenden '25 is majoring in Anthropology. He transferred to Princeton from Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold, Maryland, but is originally from Aurora, CO. After enlisting in the United States…
The Princeton Transfer Community, A Shining Example of Campus Diversity
If there is a single way I would describe the Princeton transfer community, it is as a collection of the most diverse and interesting people I have ever met. Princeton prides itself on bringing…
Introducing My Professor, Dr. Rivera-Lopez and Her Reflections on Teaching, Impact and Latinx Representation
Without a doubt, every student at Princeton will tell you there was one class that completely changed their perspective on a topic, a field of study or even life.
A Not-So-Foolproof Guide To Navigating Junior Independent Work
At the beginning of the year, in most seminars or precepts, professors will have students introduce themselves with their name, year, and major. It felt so weird to say “Hi, my name is Melissa, a…
Advice from a Nostalgic Senior
As the first semester of my final year at Princeton draws to a close, I find myself thinking more about what I would have done differently throughout my four years, and what I would tell myself in…
My Adventures With Princeton Cycling Club
Sometimes after a long day of working and studying, I can be eager to get my legs moving and my heart pumping. Luckily for me, Campus Rec offers numerous fitness classes, organized activities, and…
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…
Zoha Khan
Hi everyone! My name is Zoha, and I'm a sophomore intending to major in English. I am a proud member of Forbes College, the Events Coordinator of the Muslim Students Association, a performer with…
Being Muslim at Princeton
When I was researching and applying to colleges my senior year, it was important for me to have a Muslim community on campus – a place that I could be accepted and be supported with my identity as a…
Why I'm Proud to Be A Member of Princeton Presbyterians
There’s always something going on at Princeton: a paper due at 11:59 PM, Triangle Club trying to sell the last few tickets for their upcoming show, a friend making dinner plans. There is a certain…
Beyond the Gates: Last Summer, Internships, and Preparing for the Future
The search for my final summer at Princeton is finally starting and I couldn’t be more conflicted. While my finance, consulting, and engineering friends already secured their internships, I find…
Isis Arevalo
Hi! My name is Isis and I am a junior from Montclair, NJ. I am concentrating in History and getting certificates in Spanish and American Studies. On campus, I am a Captain and a Recruitment…
My RISE Summer Fellowship in NYC (Recognizing Inequities and Standing for Equality)
Being a member of the Princeton community comes with the responsibility of serving communities beyond just our own. RISE gives us a unique opportunity to do just that.
Are Princeton Students Competitive?
Prior to college I led my large public high school’s Model United Nations (MUN) team to various regional and national competitions. MUN, much like other intellectually-centered competition clubs,…
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…
Gina Arnau
Hi everyone! My name is Gina Arnau and I am an international student from Barcelona and I'm majoring in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Outside of academics, I am a flutist for Sinfonia (aka…
Thomas Danz
Hello everyone! My name is Thomas Danz and I am currently a junior ‘26 here at Princeton University. I am majoring in Economics while pursuing minors in both Finance and History. I am…
Next Steps: Planning for Life Post-Princeton
In the thick of my thesis and deep in finals preparation, graduation feels like a very distant prospect at the moment. But come May, I will be donning my cap and gown to process through Fitzrandolph…
A Princeton Treat: How Coffee Shops Are Sites of Connection
Princeton is home to many beautiful coffee shops that are sites of bustling interactions, community building, and personalized comfort spaces. These places — from our beloved Small World to our…