Guide for Summer 2019: Quick Reference
Princeton University provides a wide range of summer experiences for its students, offering opportunities to learn, grow, and explore both on and off campus. One student, Lowell Hutchinson '21, shared his experience of staying home for the summer, saying, "Princeton moves at such a fast pace- constantly pushing you to step outside your comfort zone. It is so easy to feel like you are not doing enough, that you are missing out or falling behind if you are not traveling the world or getting the most exclusive internship or saving the world in some dramatic way...there is something to be said for going home and just taking a breath...It allowed me to come back to school this fall with a fresh mind, eager to learn again."
For those seeking more structured summer experiences, Princeton offers several programmes with varying deadlines. One notable opportunity is the Princeton Summer Journalism Program, a fully-funded summer programme for high-achieving, low-income juniors focused on journalism. It offers hands-on learning from real reporters and college prep at Princeton’s campus, with no cost to participants.
Other summer programmes at Princeton include the Princeton International Internship Program (IIP), which offers 8-week unpaid international internships all over the world in various fields, with a deadline of December 5th. The Princeton in St. Petersburg (Russian) and Princeton in Beijing (Chinese) programmes also offer language and cultural immersion experiences, with deadlines of December 1st and January 31st respectively.
For students interested in pursuing their own international internship, the Streickers International Fellows Program allows students to design their own international internship with a host organisation of their choice, with deadlines on January 14th and March 25th.
Upperclass students in your field can provide insights about their summer experiences, and the best way to learn a language is to practice it, with Princeton offering 4-6 week language programmes. The Princeton Start-Up Immersion Program (PSIP) offers 8-10 week internships at startups in Tel Aviv, New York, and Shanghai, with a deadline of December 1st.
For students interested in studying abroad, CIEE Study Abroad offers study abroad opportunities with varying deadlines. Global Seminars offer 6-week long seminar courses led by Princeton Faculty in unique locations abroad, with a deadline of December 14th. Princeton also offers programmes in Ishikawa (Japanese), Portugal (Portuguese), Aix en Provence (French), and Spain (Spanish), with deadlines TBA.
In addition to these programmes, local opportunities for summer experiences can be found through churches, nonprofits, and major companies' websites. Princeton's Office of Undergraduate Research - Student Initiated Internships (OURSIP) also offers opportunities for students to design their own research projects, with a deadline of March 4th (priority) to April 1st (final).
Finally, major companies like Facebook and Microsoft offer educational programmes for beginners, and listings for summer opportunities can be found on Handshake. For students seeking a more local experience, staying home for the summer can also be a valuable opportunity to work and gain practical skills.
In summary, Princeton University offers a variety of summer opportunities for students to explore, learn, and grow. Whether you are interested in journalism, international internships, language immersion, or research, there is a programme to suit your interests and goals. Check the deadlines and apply early to secure your spot for a summer of learning and growth at Princeton.
Engaging in undergraduate research through Princeton's Office of Undergraduate Research - Student Initiated Internships (OURSIP) can be a valuable means for education-and-self-development, especially during the summer, as it allows students to design their own research projects. On the other hand, for those pursuing a career in journalism, the Princeton Summer Journalism Program offers a structured learning environment, providing hands-on experience from real reporters.
