Dante Ricci
Student Perspectives

Dante Ricci
Silhavy Lab

When I initially considered applying to Princeton, I have to admit I was somewhat intimidated by the University’s academic prestige. Yet when I arrived on campus, I felt a comforting sense of community that immediately quelled my fears.

The Molecular Biology program at Princeton offers students of very diverse backgrounds endless opportunities to engage in dialogue at the very forefront of biological science.  The resident and affiliated faculty members are not only experts and leaders in their fields, they are also impassioned educators, impressive thinkers, and dedicated mentors. 

Students in the program cooperate and collaborate rather than compete with one another, and the department’s collegial atmosphere is reinforced by the mutual respect that the students, faculty, and staff have for one another.  I am consistently treated as a colleague, and by merit of being a graduate student at Princeton, I am afforded world-class opportunities to grow intellectually, professionally, and personally.  The outstanding academics, pioneering research, and gorgeous scenery make Princeton an ideal setting for graduate studies in Molecular Biology.  

The decision to attend Princeton was one of the best I ever made.  If I can answer any questions about Princeton that might help you make your decision, please don’t hesitate to contact me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it        
Last Updated ( Thursday, 10 September 2009 )
 
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