I understand the University is considering requiring the purchase of a residential hall eating plan, regardless of whether a student needs or wants it. This additional fee will effectively undermine the eating clubs, where so many undergraduates find community and form lifelong friendships.
This is a short-sighted decision on the part of Princeton. I just attended my 45th reunion. My club classmates who were attending motivated my decision to join the festivities. So much of the strong bond graduates feel for Princeton comes from their experiences with those friends. If you break the eating club system, future graduates will have less of an affinity for the University.
I understand Princeton, like so many other universities right now, is seeking more revenue. Don’t trade some funds now for a likely lower lifetime return in Annual Giving. Respect the role the eating clubs play for so many. Those memories made Princeton a very special place.
I understand the University is considering requiring the purchase of a residential hall eating plan, regardless of whether a student needs or wants it. This additional fee will effectively undermine the eating clubs, where so many undergraduates find community and form lifelong friendships.
This is a short-sighted decision on the part of Princeton. I just attended my 45th reunion. My club classmates who were attending motivated my decision to join the festivities. So much of the strong bond graduates feel for Princeton comes from their experiences with those friends. If you break the eating club system, future graduates will have less of an affinity for the University.
I understand Princeton, like so many other universities right now, is seeking more revenue. Don’t trade some funds now for a likely lower lifetime return in Annual Giving. Respect the role the eating clubs play for so many. Those memories made Princeton a very special place.