Harvard Parent Thread - Page 238

coureur · 06-27-2012, 10:19 PM

^^We hung around the area for a few days after the move-in, but that was to do touristy things for ourselves in the Boston area. Except one trip to Target the next day to buy her a bunch of stuff we left her alone after the she was moved in. Most kids seemed pretty eager to see their parents leave so they could begin their college experience, and ours was no exception.

EAO1227 · 06-27-2012, 10:55 PM

Bluebird, If you want to stay around for a few days do so, how many times does your kid move into Harvard. We enjoyed moving our kids in to their dorms, meeting the parents and enjoying the moment. Its a life chip. Do what feels best for you and if you are able to stay for a day or two and savor the moment.

TessaR · 06-27-2012, 11:40 PM

Received financial aid yesterday. It was comparable to last years aid. We will have to pay a few dollars more but tuition and R&B increased as well.

We stayed a couple of days after move-in too. We played tourist and enjoyed seeing all of the sights in Boston. Such a beautiful city!! We did return the day after move-in since D forgot a couple of items and we met briefly to give her the items.

bluebird · 06-29-2012, 09:19 PM

Thanks for the input!

gibby · 07-01-2012, 06:42 PM

We also received financial aid letter, but parents should know that this year Harvard is not sending financial letters home; they are available as PDF's on my.harvard.edu. Parents & guardians need to get the letter from their student.

mikig20 · 07-04-2012, 01:46 AM

@ Bluebird- once they have their dorm assignments and addresses, you Can start getting ready to ship- but when you get the info- it will give you specific instructions on when The science center will begin receiving mail for that address.

The students have a meeting at the end of move in day- and their time after that is very tightly scheduled with "get to know Harvard" and "Here is how life is going to be here" meetings. So it's like that first day at daycare/preschool when they pull out of your hand with a "Love you M" as they run for their new friends and toys.

Good Luck!

skatjmam · 07-13-2012, 11:28 PM

Can anyone tell me their experience with Harvard Student Agencies? I was wondering what of their services you found the most useful and if there were some that you found over priced. Thanks!

espinlh · 07-14-2012, 02:56 PM

Hi,
My son received his billing statement for the Fall. It said that the whole amount is due Aug. 1. Do you pay the Fall semester in advance or you can make monthly payments? My son wants to have a new Apple laptop too. Is it convenient to buy it from Harvard?
Thanks

gibby · 07-14-2012, 03:08 PM

Yes, you pay the fall term in advance. You can pay the whole amount in one lump sum or sign up to pay in monthly installments See: Monthly Payment Plan Student Billing

You might be able to purchase the Apple Computer slightly cheaper through Harvard: https://personal.huitproducts.harvar...newaccount.htm

CPUscientist3000 · 07-14-2012, 04:42 PM

There is no tax if you buy items from the Computer Store and have them shipped to your house if you live outside of MA. shipping is only $15/$20

Hat · 07-14-2012, 05:49 PM

One other reason why we bought my son's laptop from Harvard four years ago was that Harvard offered a three year warranty, whereas Apple's was only one year. Not sure if that's still true. The price was the same, but saving on the sales tax was nice.

snowonder · 07-14-2012, 10:56 PM

Can anyone explain this to me? Why aren't rising sophmores given their new House mailbox addresses as soon as Seniors leave? Why should it have anything to do with room assignments? They won't change mailboxes their Junior and Senior years will they? We've got several business arrangements to make that require an address that we won't have until August. Thanks for any help explaining this.

gibby · 07-14-2012, 11:34 PM

^^^ The ways of 'Mother Harvard' often do not make sense, but like the US Post Office (or Mother Russia), it's a damn bureaucracy that can't easily be changed.

skatjmam · 07-15-2012, 01:43 PM

I love the "Mother Harvard" references. My favorite is "Mother Harvard does not coddle her young" . . . I have used that one many times in effort to impress upon my son to not assume anything is taken care of . . . check and recheck.

TessaR · 07-15-2012, 05:10 PM

I love this phrase as well!! Just wish we had a like button on this forum