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Academics

My first encounter with a Harvard professor left me simply dumbfounded. As a naïve freshman, I dared to argue about the author James Joyce with my professor, who I later found out had just won an international book award for his criticism of Modernist...”

Diversity

The people here are amazing. You won’t find a more diverse student population. There is no real majority at Harvard—nearly everyone is a minority, whether it be by race or religion.”

Guys & Girls

“Taking into consideration that about 25 percent to 50 percent of the students don’t leave their rooms, the student population you actually see out is a fun, good-looking bunch. There are very few overweight people, so bodies tend to be either stringy or...”

Athletics

“Varsity athletes aren’t revered like some other schools, however, athletes do tend to be the more social students. Hockey and football games get decent turnouts. And sports like crew and squash are among the best in the nation. Harvard also offers a lot of...”
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Academics

“Unparalleled,” “world-class,” and “exciting” are just a few of the words used to described the constellation of academic stars you will find leading class discussions and lecturing on a huge breadth of topics at Harvard. The school’s unmatched resources and wide array of fields of study make it the ideal place to pursue nearly any academic interest. However, some students complain that professors are too far-removed from undergraduate life, and that in some cases, teaching assistants are left with too much...

Diversity

Harvard undergraduates thrive on diversity because it presents alternate approaches and opinions on topics ranging from politics and religion to culture and sexuality. Harvard students tend to be among the most open-minded in higher education. Students of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs will find a forum in which they can express and discuss their opinions. Despite the wealth of diversity, some students do complain that most of the undergraduates come from a very narrow socioeconomic bracket.

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Guys & Girls

Don’t let Van Wilder or Girls Gone Wild give you any crazy ideas about college and what girls and guys will look like at Harvard. If physical attractiveness is important, then you might want to steer clear of Harvard College. Though most students believe that the student body is of average attractiveness, very few report a significant number of hot guys or girls on campus. Additionally, girls tend to accept the male population as average or better, while guys have a less positive outlook towards the female...

Athletics

Originally founded as an athletic league, the Ivy League, including Harvard, has lost its reputation as an athletic powerhouse in major sports. However, Harvard is home to more varsity sports than any other institution in the nation. Additionally, Harvard offers an array of club sport opportunities that will satisfy the desires of any wannabe rugby, fencing, or Frisbee player, just to name a few. And for those not interested in organized sports or their accompanying time committments, Harvard offers...
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