Valverde left college after her first year at the University of California, Riverside and enlisted in the Marine Corps, where ...

During my first year, I had the opportunity to explore all of my academic interests through taking a wide range of courses spanning computer science and mathematics to government and sociology.

Between classes, readings, papers, extracurricular commitments, and spending time with friends, a week at Harvard can fill up very quickly. Add doing laundry, calling your family, and getting enough ...

When I first stepped onto Harvard’s campus, I was excited, but also nervous. Would I make friends? Would I find my own “friend group”? A few months in, I’ve realized I don’t have to figure that out ...

Research Support Harvard's librarians are also research experts. Many librarians specialize in a particular field, allowing you to easily get advice on finding sources, conducting a literature review, ...

Families come in many different configurations. When you're filling out your financial aid application, you may be confused about how to submit your information if your parents aren't in the same ...

I cannot recall a time in which I did not love reading. I’ve said before that both reading and writing have been ingrained in my soul, but while writing is a place of ecstasy, it is also one of great ...

Some of my smaller English seminar courses have felt more like a dynamic book club than a structured class, which I have loved. Through both in class discussions and the opportunity to explore various ...

This is the book my math teacher at the summer camp gifted me! 3. Ignore the haters. There are going to be people that will aim to dampen your passions. They may think that the path to an acceptance ...

A week ago, the Asian American Dance Troupe (AADT) put on our annual cultural performance, Eastbound. Our two shows on Saturday were both sold-out, and it was great to see all of our amazing friends, ...

Although the Radcliffe Yard is not very hidden, it is definitely underrated. It is a calm place to picnic, read a book, or study outside. There are lawn chairs and leg rests for your comfort as well.

Whenever I'm answering questions from prospective students a topic that always comes up is the transition from high school to college. Is it hard? What can I do to have an easy transition period? How ...