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Wherever I’ve been internationally, I’ve always been struck by how honored people are to be in the presence of a Harvard student. It’s an awkward position to be in. That said, wherever I’ve been internationally has also been as a direct result of my Harvard affiliation. Being from a school with brand recognition opens doors in Latin American slums and Arab satellite new channels alike (I spent part of my summer working for Al-Jazeera). A fellow from UMASS could have had the same experiences, but he?...
...that something is amuck slowly sets in. The eager sharing of summer tales fuels optimistic anticipation for what lies ahead in the upcoming year; well, at least until you venture outside the comforting confines of blockmates’ abodes to confront the daunting walk through the Yard. Confident that awkward encounters are limited to the lives of first-years, you quickly realize that you were sorely mistaken...
...gaze. With a half-raised “hey,” you realize it’s not poor eyesight; instead, you’re struck that they look you right in the eyes, yet make a conscious decision to exit the comforting realm of acquaintanceship. Looking quite awkward with your mid-flight hand wave, you quickly regroup, and pass this now former friend (exiting acquaintanceship means entering the abyss of “recognizable…but not worth it?...
Around this time last year, Harvard students campus-wide were balancing two thick paperback books, one on each knee, in an awkward attempt to choose classes. They were punching in long URLs to get to course websites and course videos, and they were googling to find the dates of the College’s spring break...
...There is no evidence that Seoul is trying to go nuclear, but the revelation couldn't have come at a more awkward time. "This incident is extremely unhelpful and damaging," says a Western diplomat in Vienna. He says Seoul must be dealt with sternly or countries like North Korea and Iran might reasonably object that they've been unfairly vilified for developing their own nuclear programs. Not surprisingly, Seoul is in serious spin mode. Across the DMZ, North Korea's Kim Jong Il must be enjoying a quiet chuckle at its expense...