​Phase 1 of the Dillon Gym renovation was completed just in time for the beginning of the spring semester. On opening day, Campus Rec hosted tours of the new space, and the Princeton Tiger made an…

A chilly morning in late January, with gray but otherwise clear skies, marked the first day of classes of the spring semester. For the class of 2024, this first day was particularly special, as it…

By the end of sophomore year, I felt confident as a Princeton student. I’d already been through several semesters and I had gotten used to Princeton’s social and academic environments. But as junior…

One of the things I was most looking forward to when I committed to Princeton was experiencing the four seasons. Although it doesn’t snow too frequently during the school year, the few days that it…

At Princeton, all first- and second-year students are enrolled in the unlimited dining plan. This plan gives students unlimited swipes to enter into any of the dining halls on campus, as well as a…

There’s a common misconception about Princeton that students are so busy that it’s difficult  to balance your academic life and your social life. While it’s true that academics require a lot of…

Happy Spring! It’s hard to believe it’s already April, but that also means we are entering one of my favorite times of the year at Princeton, when the flowers are in full bloom. I had a busy Easter…

This past fall semester of my junior year, I was able to take my first ever class in the Visual Arts (VIS, for short) Department. Two of my best friends at Princeton are pursuing the VIS certificate…

If you ask a handful of Princeton students what their favorite Princeton memory is, the odds that at least a few of them will say “Lawnparties” is incredibly high. Now, what is Lawnparties you ask? A…

Princeton’s five-week winter break permits students to relax and spend time with their family but also engage in fun and enriching activities if they choose. The Princeternship program…

Last semester (Fall 2023), I had the privilege of studying abroad at ETH Zürich in Switzerland. My experience exceeded my expectations in so many ways, and it’s hard to understate my gratitude for…

As I reached the conclusion of writing my thesis, it was time to begin the exciting process of printing and binding it! In my department, it's traditional to present a bound copy to your advisor and…

Hello! My name is John and I am a member of the Class of 2024 concentrating in Classics with certificates in German and Hellenic Studies. Princeton has given me numerous opportunities to study abroad…

 Like most college students, I chose to study abroad for life experience and cultural exposure, not to mention scratching a few countries off my bucket list. As a Classics major interested in…

Hi! I’m Jessica and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Hong Kong. I’m planning to major in Public Policy (SPIA) with a certificate in Teacher Preparation. Prior to my freshman year, I…

Image Here I am in front of the Taj Mahal!   The summer after my high school graduation was a time…

In the summer, I hear all sorts of things. I hear the faint sounds of a child splashing in the fountain in front of Robertson Hall. I hear the distinct noise of mosquitos swarming throughout the…

Access to the top can mean a variety of things; in this case, it means being able to speak with industry leaders.  Princeton is home to a wide variety of opportunities, from study abroad…

 Amor Fati. It means “love of one’s fate” in Latin.  While a phrase I’ve studied well through stoicism, I’ve unexpectedly come across this phrase again through a conversation with a…

During my freshman year at Princeton, I would often find myself craving Asian snacks. Coming from Sydney, a multicultural city, I could easily find an Asian supermarket, quickly pop in, and find…

On campus, I am a part of the leadership team for the Princeton Latin American Student Association (PLASA). PLASA is the largest of the many Latine student organizations on campus. The leadership…

I don’t remember how I joined the rugby team. I probably met an upperclass woman who told me to come to practice, or I put my name on a signup sheet, or something. I don’t remember. I wish I did,…

When I was deciding where I wanted to go to college, a huge factor for me was location. Not just any location was going to cut it—the East Coast and proximity to New York City were at the top of my…

Hello from Athens! This summer I am doing an internship in Greece through Princeton’s International Internship Program (IIP), and I am already almost done with my second week on the job. As is…

Now that I am halfway done with my internship and am becoming quite the graecophile, I wanted to share an update about my internship experience and time in Greece! First of all, I now feel more like…