Word: freshmen
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...Facebook-stalk acquaintances from high school to see how they’ve fared away from Mommy and Daddy, your first response is likely going to be “Ew.” Why? Unfortunately for you, and for many an incoming college student before you, the dreaded Freshmen 15 is no fiction. So, take a long look in the mirror, because there’s a pretty good chance your figure won’t be looking this slim—or jacked, depending on your gender—come May. (Actually, come November. Who are we kidding...
...administrators encourage some spontaneity in course selection— “we want freshmen to find courses that ignite their intellectual curiosity”—but there are incentives to plan ahead. Harvard’s “secondary fields,” or minors, typically require five to six classes, and foreign language citations require at least four courses past the introductory level. If you’re pre-med, there goes another swath of courses. Your concentration will likely require 12 to 16 classes as well...
...Making the Most of College,” by Richard J. Light: A Harvard education professor asked Harvard students about their undergraduate years. The product is a short book that is perfect for freshmen, covering advising, choosing classes, and managing your time...
...heard Harvard freshmen guys can’t get into parties—is this true...
...friendly venues. And their inhabitants fully accept their civic responsibility to host underclassmen. Freshman boys, keep your ears peeled for get-togethers hosted at what we’ll call alternative venues: upperclassmen houses, party suites, the occasional dining hall. We’re willing to wager that more freshmen attended Heaven and Hell in Currier House on Halloween weekend than the freshman formal or First Chance Dance...