Harvard is an absolutely incredible institution built on the principle of continual learning. Opportunities are endless and every day is a new experience. Worth mentioning: the professors are some of the most talented and prominent in their field.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Find a group where you want to belong. Harvard is a big school with thousands of adventures waiting to be explored- don't try to tackle it alone.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
Make sure you are ready to work as hard as possible for the entire year. There is no down time. There are no breaks. School must be the top priority.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The advisers, especially freshman year, are absolutely incredible and foster an amazing sense of family. Plus, imagine living among some of the most talented and intellectually stimulating students in the world. There is never a reason to be bored
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Tons of Mexican food around as well as little sandwich shops. There are plenty of great places to go out for coffee and there is a wonderful mix of chain and personal owned restaurants. Basically, whatever the budget, there is a place for you.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Definitely suggest going to the many shows put on by the theater department every year. They are completely student run and generally very cheap. A capella groups are an amazing experience as well. The sports games are a ton of fun. If you ever find yourself bored on the weekend and not in the mood to party, there is always a great offering of free Harvard-sponsored events
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Living, learning, and sharing ideas with some of the most intellectual, famous, interesting people in the world? An unlimited meal plan? Beautiful old buildings kept in pristine condition? A wonderful location? Priceless.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Primal Scream- The friday before finals Harvard students gather to streak in a lap around Harvard yard. Very cold in the winter. Tourists gather to take pictures.
Housing Day- Hogwarts meets Harvard on the day that housing assignments are given out. Freshmen stay up all night waiting. Upperclassmen gather at the John Harvard statue in the early morning. Then when letters come out, upperclassmen burst into the rooms of the freshmen from their house, celebrating and welcoming them with paraphernalia
Peeing on the foot... you'll see.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Type A students who love to learn and are ready to try new things, but know how to manage their time and relax when necessary.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
Definitely part of the social scene but not the normal. We also have finals clubs, which is a similar institution to a fraternity
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
HUPD always informs students of any wrongdoings on campus. There are always police officers on campus and blue boxes with buttons that you can press for assistance. Harvard is in the middle of a big city, so of course crime is to be expected. Just be careful and all will be well.
Harvard is an absolutely incredible institution built on the principle of continual learning. Opportunities are endless and every day is a new experience. Worth mentioning: the professors are some of the most talented and prominent in their field.
Find a group where you want to belong. Harvard is a big school with thousands of adventures waiting to be explored- don't try to tackle it alone.
Make sure you are ready to work as hard as possible for the entire year. There is no down time. There are no breaks. School must be the top priority.
The advisers, especially freshman year, are absolutely incredible and foster an amazing sense of family. Plus, imagine living among some of the most talented and intellectually stimulating students in the world. There is never a reason to be bored
Tons of Mexican food around as well as little sandwich shops. There are plenty of great places to go out for coffee and there is a wonderful mix of chain and personal owned restaurants. Basically, whatever the budget, there is a place for you.
Definitely suggest going to the many shows put on by the theater department every year. They are completely student run and generally very cheap. A capella groups are an amazing experience as well. The sports games are a ton of fun. If you ever find yourself bored on the weekend and not in the mood to party, there is always a great offering of free Harvard-sponsored events
Living, learning, and sharing ideas with some of the most intellectual, famous, interesting people in the world? An unlimited meal plan? Beautiful old buildings kept in pristine condition? A wonderful location? Priceless.
Primal Scream- The friday before finals Harvard students gather to streak in a lap around Harvard yard. Very cold in the winter. Tourists gather to take pictures. Housing Day- Hogwarts meets Harvard on the day that housing assignments are given out. Freshmen stay up all night waiting. Upperclassmen gather at the John Harvard statue in the early morning. Then when letters come out, upperclassmen burst into the rooms of the freshmen from their house, celebrating and welcoming them with paraphernalia Peeing on the foot... you'll see.
Type A students who love to learn and are ready to try new things, but know how to manage their time and relax when necessary.
SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES
Definitely part of the social scene but not the normal. We also have finals clubs, which is a similar institution to a fraternity
HUPD always informs students of any wrongdoings on campus. There are always police officers on campus and blue boxes with buttons that you can press for assistance. Harvard is in the middle of a big city, so of course crime is to be expected. Just be careful and all will be well.