In the News: Princeton in Africa

Samantha Mendoza G’17 has spent the past year in Tanzania highlighting the stories of students at a community school as its communications coordinator. But it’s the storytelling that she’s teaching the youngsters that has been the most rewarding. Mendoza, who graduated with a degree in magazine, newspaper and online journalism from the Newhouse School, was awarded…

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In the News: Jordan Barrett named 2017 Astronaut Scholar

Ismael Gonzalez

Jordan Barrett ’18, a rising senior studying physics and mathematics, has just been named a 2017-2018 recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) award. Barrett worked with the Center for Fellowship and Scholarship Advising (CFSA) to prepare his Astronaut Scholar application.  CFSA helps undergraduates, graduate students and alumni explore nationally competitive scholarship opportunities and assists them…

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Clear Views

Kait Hobson, ’16, is currently serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Thailand.  She sent this photo of a starry sky from a recent camping trip in Chiang Mai.

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Gilman Award – Writing Tips

Tips for applying for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for Study Abroad –Don’t wait until the last minute to apply. –Spend some time reading the Gilman website to get a sense of the program & for inspiration, ideas! Listen to one of their webnairs. –Read the essay questions carefully. Answer the questions that are…

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