Harvard University Visit Report by Adelaide

Visit Activities:

Information Session: Yes - It was quite helpful. I was expecting mostly information about admissions, which I didn't need. Rather, I learned a lot about the academic and extracurricular life here.

Campus Tour: Yes - My tour guide was really bubbly and enthusiastic. After the tour, I found I gained realistic picture not only of the campus, but also of undergraduate life at Harvard.

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Campus:

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They all seemed very happy and carried a lot of school spirit. The students were very willing to answer questions and seemed eager to help us in any way possible.

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The admissions officer in my information session was very friendly. I did not have the opportunity to meet professors, however.

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Wow...I loved the campus so much! The older buildings are stunning--especially Memorial Hall. The surrounding area of Cambridge is charming, yet large enough to satisfy any craving for city life.

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Everything seemed very clean and well-kept to me. The only thing was that there was heavy rain here last weekend and the yard area was a little messy.

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It seems like a really safe place to me. Like many colleges, Harvard has the blue light system.

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Students were eating lunch outside, walking with professors--it was very picturesque!

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Off-Campus:

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Cambridge has a wide array of shops and restaurants. While it feels like a small city, it has a delightful New England twist. And of course, Boston is but a bridge away! In short, I was a big fan.

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There is so much Harvard spirit! The Coop sells a large selection of Harvard apparal. Cambridge and Boston life is so geared towards college students. I think any undergraduate would feel at home.

Campus Visit Notes for Harvard University

Visit Description:

I think I covered this above...

Hotel/Lodging Recommendations or Comments:

The Charles Hotel--very convenient; in walking distance of everything.