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Princeton Today we are going to talk about the higher education system at Princeton First, I will present the organization of the education system:special schools,classes,paper and thesis Second, I will focus on extracurricular activities and volunteer work,extracurricular activities,organization,tradition finally, I’ll refer to social/cultural events and campus life at Princeton Princeton is home to a dynamic, diverse community of intellectuals who pursue their passions with unparalleled zeal. Founded in 1746, the university excels both as a major research institution and as a liberal arts college, making it one of the most respected centers of higher learning in the world. Because Princeton does not have an extensive graduate school system, lavish amounts of attention and resources are bestowed upon a relatively small undergraduate population. Basically, if you have a good idea, whether it’s for an independent research project, a campus event, or your own personal growth, Princeton will provide you with the support and funding to make it happen. Special Schools: Princeton has a handful of special undergraduate schools; in addition to the School of Engineering and Applied Science, students can enter the School of Architecture or the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, which aims to prepare students “for leadership in public and international affairs.” The Wilson School, also called “Woody Woo,” is the only undergraduate degree program at Princeton that involves a competitive admissions process. Classes Princeton has a variety of course types, and the nature of the course determines for how long and how often the class meets per week. An environmental studies class might consist of two hour-long lectures, an hour-long precept, and a three-hour-long laboratory, while a humanities seminar will meet for a three-hour discussion session once a week. Many classes incorporate a preceptorial component, which allows students to further explore the readings and topics of the course in small discussion groups. A unique feature of the Princeton academic experience, the graded precepts force students to be knowledgeable enough about the material to engage in lively discussion and debate, and they are led by the professor who teaches the course, other faculty members, or graduate students. If none of the titles in the course catalog appeal to you, design one yourself! For a class project, a friend of mine decided to put together the curriculum for a course on Latina literature. She created a syllabus, drafted a proposal, and found a professor willing to facilitate. The university was impressed by her initiative and implemented the course the following semester! Papers and the Thesis Princeton is one of the few universities that make independent work a mandatory requirement for all undergraduates. All students must write a senior thesis, or in the case of

engineers, complete a substantial independent project. During their senior year, students work one-on-one with a faculty advisor to develop and write a comprehensive departmental thesis, which generally runs between fifty to one hundred pages, on the subject of their choice. Most majors also require that students complete one or two independent papers or projects their junior year, which help to prepare students for the daunting task of undertaking the thesis. I think the key to having a positive thesis experience is choosing a topic that you’re passionate about. I chose to write my thesis for the History department on the contentious relationship between the United States and Guam, a tiny U.S. territory in the middle of the Pacific that I call home. I voraciously consumed every bit of information on the subject, and I even received a grant from my department and the Dean of the College to return to the island to conduct research and interviews. My advisor guided me in fleshing out my ideas so that I could explore issues I had grappled with all my life in an academic context. In the end, after many sleepless nights fueled by pizza and coffee, I produced a one-hundredand- twopage thesis. It’s an achievement that truly makes me proud. Extracurricular Activities The typical Princeton kid is a multitasking overachiever, juggling schoolwork with campus leadership, community service, student employment, and an active social life. The university strongly encourages this kind of involvement and provides generous resources to enable campus life to flourish. Students seeking to get involved can choose from hundreds of activities, from intramural sports teams to improv comedy troupes to organizations such as the Juggling Club and the Redhead Society. Anime-Manga Princeton: holds weekly screenings of Japanese animation m Colosseum Club: throws late-night, action-packed events such as dodgeball, laser tag, and NERF fights m Figure Drawing Club: holds weekly drawing sessions for beginners and full-fledged artists alike Flavor: throws huge dinners catered by ethnic food restaurants Greening Princeton: organizes weekly farmers markets in the fall and spring Ignite: hosts groups of underprivileged youth on campus to spark their interest in attending college Jadwin Jungle: men’s basketball fan club, which offers students special seating, free food before games, and a host of other benefits for a small fee Juggling Club: dedicated to the art of juggling, welcoming beginners enthusiastically Princeton Capoeira: spreads Afro- Brazilian culture through native martial arts dance Redheads Society: formed “with the purpose of sharing and enjoying their redheaded experience” Subtitles: hosts themed movie screenings, including late night excursions to see new films at the nearby Garden Theatre Surf Club: competes against other Ivy League schools in area tournaments Tasters: holds wine-tasting events for students over 21 Union of Multiracial and Multicultural Students: brings together a diverse group of students for cross-cultural discussions Organizations At Princeton, there is truly an organization for everyone. You can flex your leadership

capabilities by participating in the Undergraduate Student Government, or bond with likeminded College Democrats or College Republicans. Learn about different cultures by joining one of the dozens of ethnic and international associations, or find community service opportunities by joining the Student Volunteers Council. And if you don’t find a group you like, start an organization of your own—dozens do it every year! Princeton University Traditions But that’s not to say that all tradition is lost. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Princetonians embrace and cherish the university’s time-honored rituals, from parading through the FitzRandolph Gate at the beginning of each year to celebrating the start of spring with concerts on the lawns of the university’s Eating Clubs, large houses where upperclassmen take their meals and socialize. Each year, before Commencement, thousands of alums descend onto campus for one of the largest Reunions celebrations in the country to reminisce about their college years and salute the new class of graduates. In the sea of orange and black, you can see Princeton in a nutshell—alive and accomplished, with a deeprooted respect for the past coupled with an eye to the future. Student life begins in the residential colleges. All freshmen and sophomores live and take their meals in one of six colleges, each of which houses approximately five hundred students and is comprised of dormitories, dining halls, lounges, study spaces, game rooms, and extra amenities such as volleyball courts and dance studios. Each college also has its own residential college council, which hosts fun study breaks, plans large alcohol-free parties, and organizes subsidized trips to athletic events, Broadway plays, and amusement parks. Three colleges—Whitman, Mathey, and Butler—are four-year colleges that cater to a select number of juniors, seniors, and graduate students in addition to underclassmen. Most juniors and seniors live in upperclassmen dormitories, and seventy-five percent take their meals in one of nine eating clubs lining Prospect Avenue. The eating club system is truly unique to Princeton and has been around for more than a century. Each club is housed in a stately mansion, which serves as a dining hall and hangout for between 120 and 180 upperclass members. Not only do students eat there, but they also party there. On weekends and most weeknights, “The Street” of eating clubs is the social epicenter of campus and comes alive with music, activity, and boisterous students. In many ways, the social function of the eating clubs takes the place of an active Greek scene. A number of fraternities and sororities exist on campus as well, although they are not officially recognized by the university. Some students decide that the eating club scene is not for them, and there are a number of alternatives. Many continue taking meals in the four-year residential colleges, and some join co-ops, where members work together to shop for food and prepare meals in a laid-back setting. Others choose to stay independent of the system and are given preferential treatment in the housing lottery so that they can live in campus apartments equipped with kitchens. Campus Life Princetonians work hard, but they also play hard. Campus life is vibrant, owing to the fact that the vast majority—ninety-eight percent—of students live on campus. Contrary to popular belief, Princeton has a diverse student population; in a recent year, thirty-two

percent of students identified themselves as minorities (including African-American, Asian American, Hispanic, Native American, and foreign national) and students hailed from all fifty states and more than ninety-five foreign countries. As a result, entertainment options on campus are varied, and there is never a shortage of things to do. You’re as likely to find a hip-hop conference or capoiera performance as you are to stumble across an a capella arch sing.

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