Spartacus

Bring Protection

Today it is balmy, sun gently caressing the snow and people are strutting around coolly in short sleeves. Tomorrow there will be a snowstorm. The weather is nothing short of unpredictable, but not unduly cold or rainy. Nevertheless an umbrella is a must for a Princeton student. Fall is sunny and warm though.

The Madding Crowd

People often refer, with some disdain and a measure of amusement, to the Princeton Bubble. Though Princeton students are often fixed on and around campus it's easy to see why. The surroundings provide students with food and (flagrantly expensive) clothing and a soupcon of amusement. On campus there are always intramural leagues playing, artistic groups meeting and cultural co-mingling. In fact, in can be hard to duck out from the legions of clubs and events. And if you choose to do so, a quick jaunt to New York is just $20-odd dollars away.

A Clean and Well-Lit Place...Sometimes

As a freshman you mind find yourself in a frighteningly small double or an expansive 8-person suite. Nevertheless after freshman year, you can choose a group of friends to draw with and with a good draw group you'll swing a swanky dwelling. Wilson College, though very well situated, is something of a Dungeon, and Forbes is in another area code entirely. Rocky/Mathey dorms are pretty palatial though. The architecture of all the buildings range from the baroque to Harry Potter.

Housing Horrors

The far flung outskirts of Princeton are home to a smattering of houses and their dreary denizens will tell you that it is both expensive and inconvenient. Dorm housing, though under the beady eye of the administration, is far more prudent.

Techno-Savvy

Computer clusters are like weeds here; in or in close proximity to every dorm, both Mac and Windows. Most students have their own computers though so the competition for clusters is far from cutthroat. Fast and ubiquitous WI-FI is on campus. Printers are often conveniently nestled near to clusters though having one in one's room is always a boon

Mens Sana in Corpore Sano

Students at Princeton may not be the most avid or raucous of sports fans but they do rock the Orange and Black like it's Halloween on game day. Also men's football and basketball have a substantial following. Participation in the intramural leagues is very impressive.

Incomparable

Princeton professors are nothing short of brilliant. Your teacher may be (probably will be) pioneers in his or her field. However, some lecturers have their shortcomings, and academic prowess is no guarantee of a good lecturer. Nevertheless, Princeton students are privileged to be the recipients of a vigorous intellectual experience. The workload though is nothing short of Herculean.

Ivory Tower

The Princeton campus is the quintessential "ivory tower" college and it shows. The Firestone Library, largest on campus, extends three levels up and underground, and looks good while doing it. The student center is spacious, but the aesthetic inside isn't quite in tune with the rest of campus. The campus in general though is wonderfully ornate, studded with arches and gargoyles at every turn.

Food for Thought

Hoagie Haven serves the best hoagies this side of paradise, and Princeton students give it due respect. However, if you want to go for pricier options their are restaurants aplenty immediately outlying the campus. Asian and indian food about but there's plenty diversify one's palette.

Food Network

Campus dining tends towards the monotonous, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The dining halls offer a range of options, including the ever popular make-your-own panini. The real scoop comes from the eating clubs though; the food there can range from classy to cringe-worthy. Nevertheless the student body rarely complains about the quality of food. Moreover, there is a massive amount of free food available on campus; you can literally live off food provided at open houses and review sessions for weeks!