Harvard University Top Questions

Good people. Good food. Belgian Waffles on Sunday. Weather is bad, but you should be inside doing schoolwork anyway. Right? Right.

Harvard has the national and global impact in society and that is Excellent! I would change the staff ratio and implement a more diverse faculty as well as administrators. The school is fine. People do respect me and think I am super brilliant when I tell them I go to Harvard! I spen most of my time in the science center. School pride is Great and teh one thing I will always remember is my acceptance to Harvard Medical School!

Because I have been here for only a year, my perceptions of Harvard might not be too accurate. The best thing here is that every one is passionate about at least one thing - this enables us to be sharpened by another where we are blunt. People give mixed reactions when I tell them I go to Harvard - although in most cases I would avoid telling them I come here - usually of awe, sometimes of intimidation, and there's the occasional indifference.

It's beautiful. So many things going on.

I love the location: a small city connected to Boston (best of both worlds) It feels like a campus, but there is a city near by. Many universities in Boston also a plus. My only complaint about the location is the weather, because it is mostly cold and wet. You feel empowered when you come here. You learn and are motivated the most by your peers.

The best thing about Harvard is the diversity of the students. The Harvard campus is beautiful, especially the Yard but I wish it was more private from tourists. The school size is just right. People are often impressed when I tell them I go to Harvard. I spend most of my time on campus in my dorm. Harvard administration is very helpful and caring towards its students. The biggest recent controversy on campus is the women hours at the gym. There is a lot of school pride. The most unusual thing about Harvard is the amount of tourists we get on a regular basis. I will always remember my time with my entrywaymates, making snowmen at 4AM in the yard. The most frequent complaints are usually about food.

Harvard is completely overwhelming. In every way imaginable: academics, socially, extra-curricular-wise, etc, and it's extremely important to stay grounded and true to yourself. It's easy to feel completely overshadowed by everyone, and the best mentality is to celebrate the achievements of everyone around you while figuring out your own path and interests. The town around is great - Cambridge has some great stores/restaurants, and it's a nice break from campus. The best thing about Harvard is the people you meet - I've met some truly extraordinary people here, all of whom are talented and passionate about what they do.

The best thing about Harvard is the different types of people here. Like everyone has a different view on everything and everyone is passionate about something and willing to learn about other things. It seems like everyone is here to get something out of college. I think Harvard is just the right size and I love the sense of community that groups and clubs create. People usually try not to freak out when I tell I go to Harvard and it becomes awkward. Sometimes they do freak out and it still becomes awkward. It's just...always awkward. I love the fact that there are other schools around so that you can assert your superiority. Haha, just kidding. But it's great to have other schools cuz you can mix it up and go to their parties and take them to your parties.

Best thing: the people. I love being with people who are as concerned about the state of the world, as into literature and philosophy as I am. Amaazing resources and opportunities available.

Harvard is a great school for people who have the initiative to take advantage of the opportunities it offers.