I went there as a graduate of a small public high school and was fortunate to get some financial aid. Although every college has its pluses and minuses, I had a wonderful experience at Princeton overall and remain very loyal to the university. I would agree with other writers that, among its distinctions, is that Princeton combines the resources and scope of a major reseach university with a central focus on the undergraduate college. The challenge for a student there is to take advantage, to the fullest extent possible, of what Princeton has to offer. As someone once wrote, it really is like trying to take a drink from a fire hose.

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Anonymous wrote:The eating clubs are Princeton's equivalent of fraternities, although some are non-selective. You "bicker" to get into the selective eating clubs. You are chosen by lottery for the others (you put down your first, second and third choices.) Some had a reputation for athletes, others for the drama/artsy crowd, etc. Colonial was by far the best (shameless plug). At least this was how it was when I was there in the '80s.

You don't live at the eating club, do you, as you would with a frat? Also, are most coed? Thx!

Bicker is basically a rushing process. Small numbers of students live at the clubs -- mostly club officers -- but most students live on campus. All clubs are co-ed.

Anonymous wrote:The eating clubs are Princeton's equivalent of fraternities, although some are non-selective. You "bicker" to get into the selective eating clubs. You are chosen by lottery for the others (you put down your first, second and third choices.) Some had a reputation for athletes, others for the drama/artsy crowd, etc. Colonial was by far the best (shameless plug). At least this was how it was when I was there in the '80s.

You don't live at the eating club, do you, as you would with a frat? Also, are most coed? Thx!

The eating clubs are Princeton's equivalent of fraternities, although some are non-selective. You "bicker" to get into the selective eating clubs. You are chosen by lottery for the others (you put down your first, second and third choices.) Some had a reputation for athletes, others for the drama/artsy crowd, etc. Colonial was by far the best (shameless plug). At least this was how it was when I was there in the '80s.