Where do students go to have fun at Princeton?

While a typical Princeton student will spend most weekends at "the Street" (as the eating clubs are collectively known), there are almost always other events happening on campus: a cappella concerts under Gothic arches, dance performances, groups of friends heading to dinner on Nassau Street, trips to New York and ...
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What do students do for fun at Princeton?

There is also the annual dodgeball tournament, Truckfest (where we have lots of food trucks come to campus), visiting lecturers, Broadway trips, improv shows, 5k runs, fashion shows, dances and so much more! Needless to say, there are always lots of things happening on campus to relax and have fun.
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Do people have fun at Princeton?

But Princeton can still be a lot of fun, the social scene revolves around the eating club and such revolves around dancing/drinking games/hanging out. Best - The rigor of the faculty, and their commitment of time to undergraduates. Not just the famous ones, and not just the ones that are great pedagogues.
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Is Princeton a good party school?

The university fell two spots to No. 3 on the Princeton Review's Top Party School list. The university fell two spots to No. 3 on the Princeton Review's Top Party School list.
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What are some extracurricular activities at Princeton University?

Tutor elementary school children. Sing with an a cappella group. Write for a literary publication. Learn the science of beekeeping.
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What is nightlife like at Princeton?

Considering last call in most cities is 2 AM (4 AM in NYC), Princeton has three bars open until 2 AM, and two of these bars have music, plus one of those has dancing. This qualifies Princeton as having a limited, yet legitimate nightlife. And nightlife isn't restricted to drinking, music, and dancing.
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Does Princeton have club sports?

Sport Clubs are open to all Princeton University students of any skill level and offer the opportunity to compete with other colleges throughout the Northeast and nationally. All Sport Clubs are competitive in nature, with an emphasis on participation, skill development and student leadership.
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Which Ivy League is the biggest party school?

One label Penn has latched onto is “the social ivy.” Any student—even an official tour guide—will tell you the campus has a “work hard, play hard” mentality, and in September, Playboy conferred on Penn a surprising new title: Number One Party School in America.
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Is Princeton or Harvard better?

In the 2021 edition of the QS World University Rankings: USA, Harvard University remains the Ivy League's frontrunner, ranked first in the USA, while Princeton follows behind in eighth.
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Is Harvard a party school?

During this week off, I realized that I go to Harvard, the greatest party school in the history of the world. Or so I thought. I checked outside sources to confirm that Harvard has the best social scene in higher education, confidently searching on Google for the Princeton Review's rankings of the best party schools.
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What kind of student goes to Princeton?

We look for students with intellectual curiosity, who have pursued and achieved academic excellence. We also look for students with strong personal and extracurricular accomplishments.
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Which Ivy League has the prettiest campus?

With a thriving Greek scene and one of the best college towns in the country, Cornellians have access to a great social life and one of the Ivy League's most "gorgeous" campuses — landing in the top three for both Campus and Student Life.
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Which Ivy party is best?

Niche rankings on party scene
  • 1st UPenn: 3.9.
  • 2nd Yale: 3.7.
  • 3rd Columbia: 3.6.
  • 4th Brown: 3.5.
  • 4th Dartmouth: 3.5.
  • 6th Cornell: 3.4.
  • 6th Harvard: 3.4.
  • 6th Princeton: 3.4.
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What high school sends the most students to UPenn?

Over the past four years, the Trinity School in New York has sent more than 38 out of roughly 530 students to Penn.
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Which major party is most?

The majors that party hardest are Art History, Geography and Finance, according to new data. These statistics come from a Tab survey of nearly 2000 college-aged students who self-reported their weekly drinking habits.
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Is Yale a party school?

Yale is definitely a party school. There are countless organizations around campus, each with a ton of money at its disposal. Imagine a Yalie's creativity mixed with a large budget. This results in a very fun Saturday night.
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Is UCLA a party school?

UCLA is definitely a party school; between Greek Life and the social scene Thursday through Sunday nights, you can definitely find a place to "get jiggy with it." However, UCLA students are also serious about their academics; they are highly competitive and work hard to attain good grades.
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Is Princeton good at sports?

Princeton has one of the largest and most successful athletic programs in the NCAA Division I and the Ivy League. About 18 percent of undergraduates participate in varsity sports, spanning 37 varsity men's and women's teams.
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What percentage of Princeton students are athletes?

About 18 percent of undergraduates participate in varsity sports. Varsity teams practice and play in the University's superior athletic facilities. Jadwin Gymnasium has 250,000 square feet of indoor space for various sports, including basketball and indoor track and field, in addition to an outdoor practice area.
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Can you minor at Princeton?

At present, Princeton offers 54 interdisciplinary undergraduate certificate programs that function, in practice, as minors. Princeton also offers 36 concentrations for major studies.
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What bars to Princeton students go to?

Top 10 Best college bars near Princeton, NJ 08540
  • Alchemist & Barrister. 0.6 mi. 370 reviews. ...
  • Ivy Inn. 1.0 mi. 112 reviews. ...
  • Winberie's Restaurant & Bar. 0.5 mi. 383 reviews. ...
  • The Meeting House. 0.8 mi. ...
  • McGuinn's Place. 7.7 mi. ...
  • Yankee Doodle Tap Room. 0.5 mi. ...
  • The Tiger's Tale. 4.1 mi. ...
  • The Peacock Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection. 0.3 mi.
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How is life in Princeton NJ?

Living in Princeton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Princeton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Princeton and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Princeton are highly rated.
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Are there fraternities at Princeton?

Princeton Does Not Recognize Fraternities and Sororities. The University does not recognize fraternities and sororities because, in general, they do not add in positive ways to the overall residential experience on the campus.
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