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Princeton Hidden Minority Council

I am no stranger to alienation. I grew up as a white Mexican in a Texas border town where classmates and teachers openly labeled me as a “foreigner.” I was a hidden minority in all respects: A…

 

Austen and Alice Are Bizarre

Before we graduate, Princeton students complete a little something called the  Image And by…

 

Math, MOOCs, and Miles

Among undergraduates, mathematics is perhaps one of the University’s most polarizing subjects. For the quantitatively inclined, the rigors of mathematical reasoning provide both a fascinating…

 

Seven Adventures Around Princeton

When I’m not busy with schoolwork, classes, extracurricular activities, eating, sleeping or catching up with friends, I love exploring the campus and all of its surroundings. Despite…

 

An Hour in an Eel Costume

Have you ever stopped to wonder, in a moment of utter woe and misery, if perhaps all the sorrows in your life are caused not by fate, but by a flaky, oily, potato-based food often served with sour…

 

Standing Strong in Paris

To say that this week in Paris has been difficult does not suffice. But isn't it too often the case that words are not adequate after a tragedy? When the attacks occurred Friday night, Nov. 13…

 

On Running Again

I've written before about my races. I got involved in Team U last fall and ran the Princeton half marathon. It's fun to write about all of the finish lines and the training, building up to a huge…

 

Architecture of the Season

If architectures had seasons, the clean crisp lines of modernism would be emphasized by the sobriety and sparseness of the winter. The budding confidence of the Renaissance finds itself in the spring…

 

The Most Exciting Moment of My Thesis

I feel weirdly confident in writing that I think one of the most exciting moments of my entire senior thesis happened a few weeks ago.  (Yes, I know that the most exciting moment should be…

 

Please Arrive at Least 15 Minutes Early

Many of you reading this have probably recently gone through the college application process or are currently going through it (in which case, stay strong! You're great!).  Back in the day (I…

 

Clay, Colors and Currents

One of the highlights of this year has been my roommates. After living in a single last year, I am rooming with three of the loveliest, smartest and most inspiring people I have…

 

Christmas at Princeton

This year, I decided not to go home for Winter Break. Although I initially feared that I would be incredibly lonely, it has turned out to be a very exciting time with my friends and their…

 

Finals Done

Wow! I am a second-semester senior.  I am not really sure how I feel about this, honestly.  Well, first of all, I'm exhausted.  I just finished my last final this afternoon at 4:30.…

 

Going Back

Hi, friends:  Finals are over; it's on to intersession. Tomorrow night, I'll fly to Israel for the first time since before college.  I took a gap year for the 2011-2012 academic…

 

Five of my Favorite Experiences While Abroad in Paris

Spending my junior fall semester abroad in Paris was truly wonderful. I have now been home for several weeks and, after telling my family and friends all about the incredible experiences that I had…

 

Choosing Classes

When I was a little girl, I always loved the first day of school. I think that it's something about packing up your new school supplies and picking out your outfit the night before and…

 

Princeton in the Snow

Finals had just ended, and I get a call. “Want to go sledding?” my friend asks me. Um.  YES.  For those of you reading this from somewhere where the weather functions normally, I’ll just…

 

Croissants, Franglais, and Lady Macbeth in Paris

On occasion, Princeton affords me an opportunity that seems nothing short of miraculous. People ask me how these experiences fall into my lap, and sometimes I have an explanation, but oftentimes I’ve…

 

“Since When Do You Dance?”

Image It only takes a quick glance at the Admission Viewbook to notice the plethora of choices that await…

 

Impractical Passion

Since early high school, I knew that I would pursue an academic field that some would regard as useless, self-centered, or even menial. Perhaps some of you can relate; have you ever had this…

 

Five Myths About Eating Clubs Debunked

Hello hello! So, I’m assuming many of you who have looked into campus life at Princeton and have stumbled upon the existence of eating clubs, which are basically communities in which students eat…

 

Books and Crannies

At Princeton, in addition to eating, hanging with friends, participating in fantastic classes and activities—all that jazz—we also do this thing called studying. For real! So just as much…

 

Exploring Plasmas and PPPL

One of the incredible advantages of attending Princeton is being able to witness, learn about, and occasionally participate in world-class research. For example, Princeton physicists are heavily…

 

One-on-One Tutoring

I tutor and mentor because I understand the importance of encouragement and guidance. As a first-generation college student, I know that even a few kind words of advice can make all the difference…

 

February Transitions

I sat at the long table in Firestone Library’s DeLong Reading room. I often come to this room to do personal reading and informal studying. The room is on the first floor of the library and so one…

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