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Research and extracurricular opportunities in global health have grown in tandem with course offerings. The Harvard Initiative for Global Health, the Harvard College Global Health and AIDS Coalition (HCGHAC), the Harvard Undergraduate Global Health Forum, and the Harvard Project for Sustainable Development are among the most visible newly established student organizations at the College...
Still, opinions vary on the possibility of global health becoming its own concentration...
...both Han and Henderson say there is value in having a concentration devoted to global health...
...healthcare is hard to come by, Harvard students truly get the best of the best. When I was a freshman here, I had my first serious bout of mental illness. My freshman resident dean at the time, as well as the excellent clinicians at University Health Services, showed me a level of care I have never seen anywhere else. Moreover, because of the excellent school insurance, I was able to get all the care I needed, including weeks in McLean Hospital, a Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital that is consistently ranked #1 in the country...
Although each person's situation is different, I hope Mr. Mejo's article doesn't discourage Harvard students from seeking out help when they need it. In addition to UHS Mental Health Services, there are many organizations and individuals who strive to make Harvard the best place possible for students struggling with mental illness. If you think you need help, talk to one of your advisers (your proctor, your resident dean, etc.). They can quickly put you in contact with assistance, no matter the hour...