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Still, Benning admits that there were problems. "It was tough. I definitely think that hockey helped, and people in my classes helped. But even with all that, I still felt really alienated towards the place."
Mark K. Benning '86 transferred from the University of Notre Dame this September. Benning, originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, says his experience on the varsity is hockey team has made fitting in to Harvard a bit easier, but still challenging.
Benning says his entire experience changed once he was given residence in Leverett House. "You just feel so much more a part of the Harvard community when you're in a House. It's a definite change--I really feel like I belong now. Even though I had great friends...
"At first," Benning admits, "Harvard didn't really live up to my expectations, just because of the housing situation. I really didn't feel like I belonged here. I felt that I couldn't take advantage of a lot of the things the school has to offer. But now, being...
Benning expressed mixed feelings about Harvard's transfer policy. "The administration's been great to me. They've allowed me to come here, and I'm really happy to be here. But deep down, I really think that they should offer housing as soon as people get here, in order...