Over the years Yale students have shared their insights on campus life, classes, applying, and transitioning to college. Browse some of our most popular posts and check back for new content.
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Filming My Senior Thesis at Yale
Senior year at Yale means many things. But perhaps most defining for many seniors’ final year at Yale, is completion of a thesis.
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My Transformation from US Veteran to College Student:
Transitioning from military service to college life was a profound journey for me. I had to embrace a new identity and overcome unique challenges.
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My Yale Journey
Hello, I am James (Jimmy) Hatch I graduated as an undergrad in 2024 at the age of fifty-six. In my previous life I served in the US Navy.
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How to Tackle the Yale Transfer Application
Whether you’re applying from a community college like I did, a 4-year university, or another beginning route, this is the start of your new journey.
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I Transferred to Yale and Here’s My Biggest Takeaway
Two and a half years ago, in August 2021, I embarked on a life-changing journey as a community college transfer student to Yale.
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My Favorite First Year Traditions
There really is nothing like experiencing Yale for the first time. Check out a photo compilation of my favorite first year experiences at Yale.
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Inside a Yale Dorm Room
Yale dorms have many of the essential characteristics that other dorms have, but they also come with some pretty unique features.
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Pre-Med Life at Yale
What’s it like to be pre-med at Yale? The short answer is, anything you want it to be! But allow me to give you the long answer as well.
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A New Haven Eating Guide (Certified by an Aspiring Foodie)
Tag along as I highlight some of my favorite restaurants from diners to sit-downs, desserts to more desserts (I love dessert), in New Haven.
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When Your Professor Wins the Nobel Prize
There he was, my economics professor, William Nordhaus, on my Facebook timeline. The New York Times announced he won the 2018 Economics Nobel Prize.
