2.4. Transfer Students and Veterans Continue to Push the Envelope

In 2016, Princeton finally resumed its transfer program after pausing it for nearly 30 years. In the first cohort after reinstatement, 9 students enrolled out of 1,429 applicants. Susan talks with 3 of them: Daniela Alvarez '21, Frelicia Tucker '22, and Sam Fendler '21. After introducing themselves (2:18) and briefly discussing Princeton's reinstatement of its transfer program, they first discuss Perspective (13:24): their reasons for transferring and how transitioning to college from college is very different than transitioning from high school. During Princeton (23:28), the students reflect on their Princeton experiences so far, asking the question: does Princeton coddle their students too much? Then, for Perception & Potential (47:21), they give advice for students thinking about transferring and Daniela explains how she chose Princeton after applying to 19 schools. After giving some shoutouts during Platform (1:03:23), Susan and the guests answer Pitched questions from listeners (1:05:34), discussing elitism at Princeton, President Eisgruber, and book/movie/show recs.

Follow Princeton Student Veterans:  https://www.instagram.com/princeton_veterans/
Resources mentioned: The Fight (documentary releasing soon), The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley and Malcolm X, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro: Princeton's reinstatement of its transfer program.
• 2:18 Introducing the guests.
• 4:09 Pause: Why did Princeton pause its transfer program for so long? Also, the growing presence of veterans on campus.
• 13:24 Perspective: Why did you choose to transfer to Princeton? Also, comparing the transition from colllege to college vs. high school to college.
• 23:28 Princeton: How has your experience been at Princeton so far? Also, does Princeton coddle their students too much?
• 47:21 Perception & Potential: What do you think "traditional" students may not know about transfer students? Also, advice for students thinking about transferring.
• 59:04 Daniela explains how she chose Princeton (after applying to 19 schools).
• 1:03:23 Platform: Follows Princeton Student Veterans on Insta, Shoutout Dr. Shaw, and stay updated with nearby protests!
• 1:05:34 Pitched: Elitism at Princeton.
• 1:19:51 Pitched: Answering more questions about the transfer student community. Also, President Eisgruber is just a man.
• 1:28:44 Book/movie/show reccs.
• 1:36:08 A few powerful quotes from a few powerful transfer students.