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Princeton University

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One of the best institutions in the world to engage in cutting edge research and learn from the best. - Graduate Student Princeton University Employee Review

5.0
Mar 18, 2012
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Pros

The faculty are world reknowned, and the resources for graduate students are ample (for scientists, both theorists and experimentalists will find it to be a great place). Research stipends are better than what most institutions provide. Quality of classes is hit and miss, but generally pretty good. Access to Philadelphia, NYC, and the shore, all within an hour. Lot's of subsidized events for graduate students.

Cons

Small-town feel, if that doesn't appeal to some. Some classes are made exceedingly difficult due to professors who are not qualified to teach. Very rigorous general exam process, though in hindsight it often seems to be of value.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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Pros

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT! Princeton is great to both work for and study at. Go TIGERS!

Cons

if you love princeton, princeton will love you back, no cons

2.0
May 12, 2026
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Pros

Incredible benefits, worth 40% of your salary. So much time off it's hard to use. Great health care, 36 hour work week (if your boss doesn't make you work more), slow-paced.

Cons

So much time off it's hard to use it all without losing it with annual rollover caps. Pay is terrible. In theory, you come for the benefits and the lighter, less frenetic workload but that very much depends on who your boss is and what team you work for. I worked for a very mismanaged research center where my manager expected everyone to be available 24 hours a day. Most PU departments operate at a snail's pace, no sense of urgency even on urgent things. Independent faculty doing cool things but the institution is very lowercase c conservative. No pathway for advancement, especially on smaller teams.

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