'Welcome to My Dorm!'

By Evelyn Tu on April 25, 2012, noon

Four Princeton students give an insider's tour of their dorms.

Some of Princeton University's most distinctive characteristics are the close-knit residential community and the variety of dormitory options in the six residential colleges. Each architecturally diverse college is made up of dormitory halls and a range of facilities, including a main dining hall, libraries, common rooms, and arts and entertainment resources. Student living areas range from single rooms to suites, and each college has something that makes it unique.

Creating 'Chrysalid' senior thesis .

In a studio at Princeton University, senior Maura O'Brien is once again navigating the woods of northern Minnesota — this time through art. This video captures some of that journey as O'Brien creates her senior thesis project.

'Insights With Douglas Massey' .

Princeton sociologist Douglas Massey examined the impact of building an affordable-housing development in Mount Laurel, N.J., an upscale suburb of Philadelphia. The findings? The development had no negative impact on the surrounding area and brought significant life improvements to residents of the development.

Princeton Profiles: Dan Steingart, exploring batteries with creativity .

Princeton University assistant professor Dan Steingart, who studies batteries and sustainable energy storage, teaches students how to diagnose and solve complex problems.

Princeton's Glee Club .

One afternoon in April, 89 students in Princeton's Glee Club gathered to rehearse a Bulgarian folk song that tells the story of a girl trying to get the attention of a shy boy.

PLOrk performs 'A Horde of Premieres and Pianos' .

The Princeton Laptop Orchestra (PLOrk) performed seven new works in a show titled "A Horde of Premieres and Pianos" earlier this year.

Video: Freshman Parents Weekend .

The Princeton campus welcomed hundreds of the freshman class's family members, so that they could see where the students live, learn and socialize.