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Best clubs to join if you want to travel a lot?

Incoming freshman, what are best clubs to join if you want to travel domestically and internationally a lot? I love traveling and didn’t get the opportunity to do it much before.

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u/Ok-Dog-5095 — 2 hours ago

Do the dorms have kitchens

I have some dietary restrictions so I want to cook for myself at Princeton, do the dorms for freshmen have kitchens, and if so how are they? Are they prestocked with bowls and utensils and stuff, do they have ovens and stoves, how do people treat other people's ingredients and food? Additional but less important question, do eating clubs have publicly accessible kitchens students can use? Much thanks

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u/fairiesinthestars — 3 days ago
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Princeton has been my dream college for years now...

I want to apply for Princeton REA. However, people around me have been telling me to be "realistic". I don't want to live with the "what if", hence I have been finding any students or alumni that can maybe have a coffee chat with me on the same.

I will be really grateful for the same, so please reach out!!!

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u/Pleasant-Decision131 — 3 days ago
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Estimated Princeton Bill

My estimated university bill is a negative number, does that mean that I could get “refunded” for this amount? And if so, when would I receive the money?

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u/Kitchen_Award_9658 — 3 days ago

A few random questions from '30

I'm an incoming freshman who has a few questions about things concerning dorms and placement tests. I haven't been able to find the answer to these yet. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

  • How often are room checks if any? Someone told me bulletin boards aren't allowed in dorm rooms but when I see room tours or a glimpse into rooms I see that people have them. Are they actually not allowed and how strict are these guidelines

  • I've also heard there's housing portal astrology to see what type of room you'll get. (single, double, quad) is there any truth to this? I know housing comes out next monday anyways but as someone whos traveling and won't come back until the week of move in the earlier I have to gather my stuff and accommodate, the better

  • For language placement tests I took spanish in highschool but I plan on studying another language that's not availabe for placement tests. Do I still have to do the spanish one just in case I'm not able to take that other language, just to see where I'll place?

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u/MissionPersonal8540 — 3 days ago
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Princeton Waitlist is closed

Just got an email saying the waitlist is complete. Waited for 2 months did so many classes and activities for a disappointing outcome. Best of luck to u waitlist warriors, maybe we can transfer next year...

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u/FunnyBit026 — 6 days ago
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Princeton just ended 133 years of unproctored exams because of AI, now proctors are required in every exam room starting July 1

u/scispace_ — 7 days ago

are there monitors for students to use and where

hey are there any monitors where you can connect your laptop to work on campus. if yes where (for eg which library and where in it if yk)

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u/Relevant_Mine7529 — 5 days ago

Physics Placement Test

I was curious about people’s experiences with the physics placement test for pre-med. (101/102) I’m not actually pre-med but my major has a physics requirement for some odd reason. I’m just trying to free up some room in my schedule. I wanted to know what to expect on the exam and how to self study. I was planning on using the AP physics 1 and 2 curriculums to brush up on my physics since it’s been a while. Any help/advice is appreciated!

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u/Standard-Ad2567 — 6 days ago

Princeton Photo ID

i understand the importance of deadlines and that they're there for a reason, but i was wondering what would happen if you submitted your photo for your tigercard in early/mid-july instead of the june 30 deadline

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u/gbhbhjia — 6 days ago

Where can I get measured for a suit (cheaply) near Princeton?

Hey all — I'm planning to order a made-to-measure suit online, so I just need to get my measurements taken first. To be clear, I don't need to buy anything in-store or do a full fitting; I just want someone to take the measurements and give me the numbers the online site asks for (chest, shoulders, sleeve, waist, inseam, etc.) — ideally without spending much.

A few questions for anyone who knows:

  • Any tailors or menswear shops in the Princeton area that'll do this affordably? Is it something they'll do as a cheap standalone service?
  • Roughly what's the going rate — and does anyone do it for affordably or close to it?
  • Or am I better off just doing this myself with a tape measure and a guide?
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u/StructureFromMotion — 7 days ago

Found some of my father’s P-RADE pins.

He was the Class of 1950.

After 1961 I guess life changed.

u/Senior-Tip-21 — 8 days ago

Traveling from EWR to Princeton—shuttle vs. rental car with a 6:30 AM return flight?

Hi everyone,

I’ll be visiting Princeton University soon. I’m flying into Newark (EWR) and looking for the best way to get to campus and back.

Normally I'd look into a shuttle or the NJ Transit train, but my return flight out of EWR is at 6:30 AM.

Given that I'll need to be at the airport around 4:30 AM–5:00 AM, should I just rent a car, or are there reliable early-morning shuttle/car services that can get me there that early? If renting a car, how is the parking situation on or near campus for visitors?

Appreciate any advice or local insights! Thanks!

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u/safayetahmed — 10 days ago

Is there anything I need to sign up for? incoming freshman

Hi I have been slacking on the signing up process for stuff which has been totally my fault. Luckily I got a voicemail saying I needed to complete an orientation form by today or I couldn’t attend the school. I got that done. Please if any one could be so kind to let me know anything I need to sign up for and where I can find them, I’d really appreciate it. I will be looking for the things to sign up myself but if anyone could let me know something I might overlook.

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u/Organic_Music924 — 10 days ago

Outside Scholarship Question

I'm an incoming first year who had $500 in outside scholarships, and has full aid. Instead of reimbursing this year, I was wondering on how plausibile it'd be to get future outside shcolarships. Is it common for people to apply and get local/online scholarships in 2nd or 3rd years?

I'm getting an ipad for ~350 and headphones for ~100 this summer, but I'm looking to get a new laptop after sophomore year. I can afford the stuff right now, but don't know what my finances will look like later.

Any advice or consultation is appreciated

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u/SteakThen8902 — 12 days ago

Is there anywhere to play piano on campus?

I am an undergraduate interning at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab but I can’t get any sort of Princeton university id / tiger card.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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u/DealNo1617 — 12 days ago