Uncomplicated Excellence at Princeton: Kick-off for our Blog's 2023 Seasonal Collection
The Princeton Perspective Project (PPP), an interdisciplinary community of students, faculty, and advisers, is continuing its mission of fostering nuanced understanding and public dialogue by embarking on a new seasonal series collaboration with a blog.
This seasonal series, which can be found on the PPP's website, aims to reflect on the learning experiences rooted in failure and continue the growth of the Princeton community. The series focuses on the idealized notion of effortless perfection in research and the challenges that lead to momentous achievements.
Alexis Wu, the Engineering Correspondent for the PPP, was one of the individuals interviewed as part of this series. Her interview, titled "PPP from a Student's Perspective," was published in the "Student Life" section. Cara Khalifeh, the Treasurer of the PPP, was also interviewed separately and her interview was published in the "Junior Paper (JP)" section.
The interviews, conducted by members of the PPP's blog team, provide insights into the workings and goals of the Princeton Perspective Project. They offer unique perspectives on the project's impact from a student's viewpoint.
The Princeton Perspective Project, established in 2014, has previously celebrated and moved beyond visible achievements, featuring sides of Princetonians that others may not typically see. It has aimed to share stories of challenges and setbacks to reveal new perspectives and understand that failures are signs of courage, resilience, and the beginning of a more deeply connected community.
An example of this approach can be seen in Mahya Fazel-Zarandi's post on failure in the lab and PPP's 2019 Other Side of Me photo campaign.
If you're interested in learning more about the Princeton Perspective Project or its current initiatives, we encourage you to visit their website or follow their blog. The interviews from the 2023 seasonal series are accessible on the PPP's website.
In the 2023 seasonal series by The Princeton Perspective Project (PPP), undergraduate research such as Alexis Wu's personal experiences were discussed, contributing to her junior paper and encouraging education-and-self-development, as well as personal-growth. The interviews published in the "Student Life" and "Junior Paper (JP)" sections offer valuable insights into the project's impact, showcasing the Princeton community's commitment to sharing stories of setbacks and failures, signifying the beginning of deeper connections.
