Mary Reid '10 major from Jackson, Mississippi

How would you describe yourself in 2 sentences or less?
(What is most important to you in your life? What defines you?)

I thrive on music, being southern, creativity, and close friends.

What are your academic interests (more specific than your major)?

Italian, reading literature, ethics

What do you do on campus (extracurricular interests)?

sportswriter for the Daily Princetonian, somewhat involved in theater

What have you learned about Princeton that you would have liked to know as a prospective student?

It's not as preppy as it's reputed to be. Also, there are incredible resources here -- research & travel opportunities, professors, grant money, etc. -- that few other schools can match.

What do you hope (or plan) to do after graduation and in the rest of your life?

Perhaps magazine journalism?