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...tutors are great to talk to at meals and give solid advice about papers, fellowships, and life in general. Winthrop’s new House Masters—Law School Professor Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. and Lecturer Stephanie Robinson—have made Winthrop feel more like a home with spirited conversation in the dining hall and at open houses and class teas. While Winthrop does not have as ostentatious a House spirit as Pforzheimer or Mather, Winthrop’s pride is reserved but true—seen in the quiet burdens that residents brush off with empathy...
Location: On a map, it becomes clear that Winthrop is at the center of the River Houses’ orbit. It is so conveniently located that you can walk a short distance to the Yard, the Square, and your friends in other Houses. You need to plan your time efficiently if you’re walking to class though. Noch’s is three minutes away, Sever Hall is 8-10 minutes away, and the Science Center is 10-12 minutes away...
Quirks: Symbolizing the House’s grace and humility, Winthrop does not have a tower. Winthrop House Superintendent David Simms—or, as we call him, Mr. Simms—is a friendly presence in G-entryway. The House also holds yoga lessons in the JCR every Sunday afternoon...
Perhaps quirkiest of all, Winthrop lays claim to an entryway that has fallen into disrepair. Harvard allegedly does not have the money to fix the foundations of its former K entryway, a house facing Memorial Drive. A door in J-entryway awkwardly still has the words “K ENTRY” imprinted on it—leading outside to face the decaying house...
Committee Ranking: Sorry, John Winthrop. This was a great review, but somebody has to be 12 out of 12. This year...