The Field Study Program allows students to work full time in jobs or fields closely related to their academic interests. Field study may be substituted for one term at Princeton. If accepted into the program, you are expected to hold a responsible position in a government agency or private firm or organization, or to undertake significant research projects, normally under the supervision of a Princeton faculty member and an on-site supervisor. You must secure the position yourself and may undertake nonpaying as well as salaried work. The academic component of a field study proposal is as important as the job assignment.
Students usually benefit by waiting until their junior year to engage in the program.
Plan ahead, however, to see if such a semester would enhance specific study you might be doing as a junior. Proposals should be developed in consultation with Dean Williams and an academic adviser. Admission to the program is granted by the Committee on Examinations and Standing. Study Abroad Studying abroad adds a valuable dimension to your undergraduate education. In a world that is becoming increasingly interdependent, it is critical that students have the opportunity to experience and understand other cultures in a direct way.