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10 Signs You Call Princeton Your Home

Princeton has become a cultural mecca in the middle of rural New Jersey. Home to Princeton University, this charming town is home to thousands of college students; however, with the surplus of private, boarding high schools, Princeton has become home to many. Whether you go to school in the area or have lived in Princeton your whole life, here are 10 signs that you call Princeton, New Jersey your home:


1. You are not alarmed when someone tells you they ate a phat lady for lunch. (Don’t worry it's just a hoagie from Hoagie Haven)


2. You know black squirrels exist.


3. You have a favorite Sunday brunch restaurant, whether it's Pj's Pancake House, Agricola, Mediterra, or Witherspoon Grill.


4. You are territorial over your favorite ice cream shop.


5. You love Thursdays because of the Princeton Farmers' Market.


6. You know small world's coffee is the best.



7. You consider Communiversity a mini holiday where you will see at least 20 people you know.


8. You own at least one item of preppy clothing and know that your prep lifestyle can be easily supported with the Brooks Brothers, Ralph Lauren, and J.Crew in town.


9. You own Princeton University apparel.


10. You don't even attempt to drive fast through town...too many pedestrians.

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