What is Life at HARVARD Really Like?

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Topics Covered:
Introduction 00:00
Academics 00:55
Extracurriculars 09:38
Social Scene 14:22
Room and Board 23:30
Location 27:55
Resources 29:43
Reputation 33:06
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@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, it's been so long! What questions do you have about being a student at Harvard?

@stellakwon7490 2 жыл бұрын

this is incredibly helpful!! thank you so much :)) you’re so eloquent

@mousumisarkar5679 2 жыл бұрын

Wow this information was really very insightful . Thank you ! It was great to hear you speak

@wm6549 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Good luck with your studies.

@michaelj.kaneshirochou5635 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Elsie - I’m being admitted in the fall of 2022, happy to talk about Harvard !

@ahnafapathan 2 жыл бұрын

this video was just awesome!

@Tina-ip2xg Жыл бұрын

This was such an informative video!! Just out of curiosity, what are some examples of the most competitive clubs (the ones that take the whole semester to try out for)? Why are they so popular?

@md.al-aminsardar6096 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding.

@kallutoz8575 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a day/week in my life, very interested!

@borntosmile7970 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a few more questions! 1. Are clubs in Harvard compulsory? Does everyone have to attend/be a part of at least one club? + Does it cost money to attend/regularly be a member of a club? 2. Is signing up for classes really competitive? Do you have to rush to grab a spot in a certain class? 3. Is it easy to experience imposter syndrome in Harvard? 4. How do you sign up to get paid to be a member of a Harvard club? Are there any specific requirements? + Do all clubs offer pay or is it only a select few? 5. Which house did you end up in? You mentioned in the video that you are really happy with your housing because it’s a nice and newly renovated building, so it got me really curious hahah Sorry for the bombardment of questions! I just got really curious because you’re the first person in a Harvard video I’ve seen that is really honest and open, so I thought you’d be the best person to ask :) Thanks!

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

1. Clubs are completely optional, so you do not have to join any if you don't want to, however, I think everyone I've met here is a part of at least one club. It does not cost money to be a member of any clubs that I've participated in. As far as I'm aware, the only clubs that have fees are the social clubs, which are basically just frats/sororities. 2. Some classes are competitive and you have to write an application or go through a lottery system in order to get in, though that only applies to courses with small class sizes. Typically, its more common for humanities classes to be competitive because they often keep the class sizes very small. For large lecture courses, any one can enroll automatically. Out of the 12 classes I've taken here so far, I've only had to apply to two of them, so most classes don't require applications if you're in STEM or social science.

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

3. Yes, I think a lot of people experience imposter syndrome, so you won't be alone if you feel that way. Usually imposter syndrome fades -- once you become used to being a Harvard student, it will just feel natural to be attending the school. 4. The sign up process for getting paid by clubs varies depending on the club, but they typically will email out an application and you will have to submit proof of your financial need such as tax documents or your financial aid packet. Most clubs do not pay their members, it's only the really big clubs that earn revenue which can pay their members (e.g. The Crimson, which is a large student newspaper). Plus, only students who qualify for work-study are able to get paid by these clubs. 5. I ended up in Lowell House, which is definitely considered one of the best possible houses to be placed in. It is newly renovated and has a great location!!

@borntosmile7970 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Elsie! Did you apply early action for Harvard? If you did, do you think applying early has its benefits? I’m a senior right now so I’m contemplating if I should apply early or not haha. I’ve been binging ur vids for inspiration this whole week😂

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

I did not apply early. I applied regular decision to all my schools since I wanted to have as many options as possible in order to ensure that I could choose an affordable option. However, applying early can certainly give you a small boost and I know that many people I've met here had gotten in through early action.

@ibnetamim7881 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elsie, do you read essays and give feedback to people?

@ChristianStudyMotivation Жыл бұрын

What are some options of classes harvard offers to freshmen please?

@jordanvo658 Жыл бұрын

Hi Elise! I was watching a lot of videos of how to appeal to colleges, but I’m still confused about how I can find out what things a specific college values more (ex: some colleges focus more on community service while others focus more on research experience). Where can I find out the priorities of a college and ensure that I’m appealing to their needs?

@hyunnn5742 6 ай бұрын

Hello can you make videos again :))

@Mj00527z Жыл бұрын

Hey, how are you?

@mousumisarkar5679 2 жыл бұрын

What is your concentration?

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't declared yet, but I'm planning on concentrating in Economics with a possible secondary in Philosophy!

@lolaandyoyo6513 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElsieInCollege Do you think economics and philosophy have intersections?

@Isha24- 2 жыл бұрын

How you applied for financial aid In harvard ?

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

I had to send my FAFSA and CSS Profile to Harvard.

@Isha24- 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElsieInCollege Did you felt nervous to apply for harvard ?

@ElsieInCollege 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't feel nervous while applying but I felt VERY nervous when I was waiting to hear if I would get accepted or not.

@Isha24- 2 жыл бұрын

@@ElsieInCollege Thankyou so much for you time and all these comments❤❤❤.

@yenisketches6047 2 жыл бұрын

I always wondered if Harvard, MIT, Yale are really so difficult because I feel like american definition of difficulty isnt the same as european. I feel like whats difficult for americans isnt really that difficult to europeans

@paulrivera5231 2 жыл бұрын

In the Ivy League, Econ is a throw away class. I worked my @ss off in engineering and so did my now famous billionaire roommate. I got straight A’s in my eight econ classes, but I would have NEVER considered it a worthy major. If you don’t finish summa there’s a major problem with you. BTW I turned down Harvard. But that’s just me. Harvard University …. a ton of intellect and talent, but very little passion. The only two Ivies that don’t outwork you are Yale and Brown. Well at least you’ll have your arrogance for the rest of your life.