Exposing the Gaps in Princeton’s Facade of Economic Inclusivity

I wish that despite all of these frustrations, I didn’t simultaneously owe Princeton everything, my education, my future (likely successful) career, and my relationships. Although I have more financial aid at Princeton than anywhere else in the USA, the debt of gratitude will always weigh on me, reminding me, these beautiful buildings aren’t for you. Going to school at Princeton as a low-income student sometimes feels like suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, trapped, but provided for with the best opportunities. An outsider with no other options than to be grateful that someone donated enough money for you to get an education.

I wish the facade wasn’t so beautiful that I fell for it.