/r/Harvard
The subreddit for a university in Boston. Well, not in Boston, but nearby. No, not Tufts.
A subreddit for a university in Boston. Well, not in Boston, but nearby. No, not Tufts.
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Receiving the below error when trying to sign into my Harvard email on google. Anyone seen something like this before?
He taught Germanic, Romance languages, and literature at Harvard. I didn’t find a photo of him but I believe it may be him on the right. There isn’t too much to go on in the photo but worth a shot. I assume there are not small bronze busts that could easily be stolen sitting around outside anymore so I’m not sure that will be a help.
Hey,
so next year Im coming to Harvard as a medical research student for one year and I was wondering if you have any recs for my 1-year stay? Congresses? Events? foodspoits? cafeteria, museums or library? or other things one should definitely visit or do at Harvard?
(Sidefact: I'm muslim so pls no haram recs e.g. partying or whatever hihi, thx xo)
As a dog at HUPD (yes, a proper trained bomb-sniffing dog), I have had it with the Sasha "HUPD dog." For those who don't know Sasha or the HUPD dog is a 3-year-old "social support" dog similar to Elvy at Brown or Coach at Princeton. These washed up soft-pawed unimpressive chumps bark like they actually belong when in reality there is almost nothing in common between them and the regular K-9s in anti-drug or bomb units who are very bright, motivated, and create an inspiring environment in campus PDs. And this is not just me, almost every dog whose butt I sniffed does not like Sasha.
To clarify, not including the proctor and tutor dogs, Remy the cat, CPD horse units and the raccoons that visit the Lehman Hall dumpsters, all of which are proper campus animals who are very capable. Sasha is the anomaly, the executive canine money maker for Harvard which features in a ton of uninspiring old selfiess each year.
At dog training schools, K9 student dogs are not an issue as they're either separated into their own classes and cohort, or they're few in number. However, at Harvard, Sasha is in events with regular students asking dumb questions and making droning monologues that are more emotion than substance. Let's be real, if they're not failing in their transformative experiences, they wouldn't be taking selfies with a washed-up auntie pup hag. Anyone normal who hears the cringe washed up auntie bark would probably want to blow their brains out. How can Harvard let Sasha be the canine face on campus when there are squirrels to be photographed everywhere? And whatever happened to the turkey suit mascot?
As I have been ranting, I feel the need to propose some solutions
Hi! does anyone know if HUH has openings, or do people move in or move out, in the winter/spring term?
Would the lease start be in December or January, generally? TIA!
Thanks for everyone's helpful feedback on my other post. This is a more niche question, but I was also wondering if anyone had suggestions on how to reintegrate/ make friends after returning from a pretty long leave of absence. All of my friends have already graduated and everyone from my original class year is pretty much gone. I kind of feel like a freshman all over again, but instead of being in the yard where it feels like everyone is trying their hardest to get to know new people, I'm in a house where it seems like everyone already has a pretty solid network of friends and people they know.
I'm trying to join some clubs at the moment, but I'm waiting on hearing back on comp/ applications. Ultimately, I just feel lost socially and am having a hard time figuring out what to do.
Hi there, as the title says, how's this program. Might not be the exact course name. But hey, you get my point right?
Hello. A few friends and I, from Virginia Tech, are looking for a place to stay for the duration of Hack Harvard from October 10-14. Does anyone have any suggestions for cheap places to stay around Cambridge or Boston or would anybody be willing to let us crash on their floor for a few nights (we will pay). Thanks in advance!
Settling into the realization that I will be here for another few years, I might as well take advantage of what I can. What are some of your recommendations on how to make the most out of being at the college?
As a student at HKS (yes, a proper 2 year degree student), I have had it with the MC/MPA "students." For those who don't know MC/MPA or Mid-Career MPA is a 1-year "executive" program similar to executive MBAs at business schools. These washed up 40+ year old unimpressive chumps think they actually belong when in reality there is almost nothing in common between them and the regular 2-year and PhD students who are very bright, motivated, and create an inspiring environment at HKS. And this is not just me, almost every 2-year student I've spoken to do not speak well of MC/MPAs.
To clarify, not including the PhD, HKS has three 2-year degrees, MPP, MPA, and MPA/ID, all of which have proper students who are very capable. The MC/MPA is the anomaly, the executive degree money maker for HKS which brings in a ton of uninspiring old wannabes each year.
At business schools, executive students are not an issue as they're either separated into their own classes and cohort, or they're few in number. However, at HKS, they're in class with regular students and dilute our experience by asking dumb questions and making droning monologues that are more emotion than substance. Let's be real, if they're not failing in their careers, they wouldn't be leaving their jobs at 40-50 years old.
There are countless moments that show the level of stupidity of these Mid-careers that I just couldn't believe Harvard actually allows them to carry degrees.
This current Kennedy School Student Government election cycle is another demonstration of this stupidity. Anyone normal who hears the current MC/MPA candidate (cringe washed up auntie) speak would probably want to blow their brains out. How can HKS let MC/MPAs run for student body president when they're here for only a year and couldn't be more disconnected from the core student body. The HKS Whatsapp group is also inflamed right now because of dumb arguments raised by MC/MPAs on data privacy to smear other candidates. Complete shit show.
As I have been ranting, I feel the need to propose some solutions
Decades after graduating from Harvard, I've finally moved on from the advice to respond "Massachusetts" or "the Boston area" when people ask me where I went to school. I have a professional degree from it (e.g., MBA, MD, etc.), and so when people ask me where I went to school, it's usually in a work-related setting, and often it's a client, so I now just say, "Harvard" and move on.
A few days ago, in a business setting, someone was asking me about my family and background, and the person said, "Where did you go to school?" I responded, as normally, "Harvard." The room seemed to freeze and people all looked at me, and the person then said, "No, I meant high school."
From now on, I'm going to respond, "For what: high school, college, law school?" when someone asks me where I went to school.
Anyone else have cringe-worthy moments like this, when you dropped the H bomb even though the question of "where did you go to school" was intended to be for high school?
Can you still be a tutor/proctor if you have a partner? Could the partner live with you at the house? Alsoc can you serve in your first year of grad school?
Hey everyone,
I have two tickets for the Harvard football game this Saturday (09/21/24) that I can no longer use since my friend and I won't be able to attend. They’re for sale at $20 each. Prices are negotiable. If you're interested, feel free to DM me for more details. I can transfer the tickets electronically.
Thanks!
Any recommendations on when/ which ppool to use for individual exercise? Im not used to using the pools here at all but want to get back into the habit of having swimming in my exercise routine.
I know of meet ups at a few churches but was looking for a study group.
Hi,
I am a visiting student leaving the US in 2 weeks. I completely forgot to get myself health insurance there, and unfortunately, I'm afraid I might have to get checked for an injury while I'm still here. Is there any good insurance that I could get for a short period of time?
Thanks!
I just started here and the dining hall closes at 2 and doesn’t open until 5. Is there anywhere on campus to get food during this time outside of Harvard Square?
Thanks in advance!
What is the deal with visitors at Harvard in the freshman dorms? I wanted to have my girlfriend visit but the rooms are kind of small. Should I get a hotel room nearby or is there another alternative?
Hi,
Im thinking of doing the Credential for Reediness (CORe) w/ HBS. I wanted to know I bit about it, is it worth it? I'm already in an MBA program so I don't know if its truly worth doing the CORe.
How was the CORe program? Does it take a lot of time? Is the material easy to go through? How was the exam? Was it hard? Is it Online and if so is it proctored ?
I've also been looking at the CLIMB program so if anyone has an insight regarding that let me know!
I am planning to join the program for a 4 week course , would like to know how to prepare for it and how was your experience
Is it true that for expos classes they only allow 2 A’s or otherwise cap grade counts? Also what is the grade scale I looked in the handbook but it just gave me the gpa for each letter not what percent would give you that letter.
This is more so coming out of a place of curiosity, rather than something I intend to do, but I’m wondering whether the college lets you do both a double concentration and secondary on top of that.
Hi! Has anyone from the college successfully waived the divisional distribution reqs, and if so why/ how did you get them waived?
Currently stressing because I have more requirements left than space in my schedule due to concentration requirements.
I was curious about how they accept transfer credits from institutions that offer 3-credit courses. I understand that Harvard generally operates on a 4-credit course system, so I'm wondering if anyone has experience transferring 3-credit courses and how those are evaluated or converted?
I’m a former UCSD student looking to host public debates at college campuses. I know at my university religious speakers would come in and preach their gospel - while I am not interested in that, I was wondering if anyone in the subreddit knew anything about public speakers coming into Harvard as guests. Does it need to be run through a club, etc.?
Hi,
I was having a look at the PhD programs, I was wondering is the BBS program necessarily 6 years long? I have done a masters, would it be possible to make the program four years long instead of six, I tried asking the program admin, but I could not get a definite answer
For people who attended or were at Harvard University during 9/11. What was it like?