Hi and welcome to New College West! My name is Ben Wachspress and I am from Yardley, PA. I am a senior in the school of Computer Science, working toward a certificate in Statistics and Machine Learning. 

During my time at Princeton, I have enjoyed competing in intramural sports, working for the Writing Center, and serving as the President of the Class of 2025. In my free time I love to play pickup basketball with my friends in Dillon Gym and to play volleyball outside when the weather gets warm. My favorite memory from my first year at Princeton is going outside to sled and run around during the first snow of the year. 

I prioritize my health by getting enough sleep every night, carving out time to see my friends, and by staying physically active. There are so many resources available at Princeton to help with academics, health, social challenges, and more. I found the career center particularly helpful for helping me explore career and internship opportunities. I also consistently use the Writing Center to help with my papers. 

My advice to first-years is to get involved with different campus organizations and communities. This is a great way to make friends, and it is a really nice way to meet people from different corners of campus. I am super excited to meet all of you so please say "Hi", and feel free to ask me literally anything.