<p>S’16 confirmed storage for students who live > 150 miles. Not sure about the storage limit as he didn’t have a clue! Thank goodness he doesn’t have much stuff. Really what he needs is storage for the next 3 weeks before summer research begins! He believes there is, but I guess we’ll find out during move-out.</p>
<p>xrCalico is correct- The house renewal program is applies to Quincy, and possibly for Dunster which is next in line for renovations. </p>
<p>All the other houses have their own locations and number of boxes for those living over 150 miles. (Although that rule is frequently broken.)</p>
<p>For those who need an outside mover and storage, we found local business Gold Star Movers to be a great company: organized, reliable, fairly priced. They can move your boxes, store them in their warehouse, and move them again to your new locale. Call early and be ready to use an earlier date, as they are usually booked on the busiest day with large university jobs.</p>
<p>Does anyone remember where on this board I can find graduation information? I know someone posted a few years back. I’ve spent 15 minutes and cannot find the postings. I have lots of silly questions, like what kind of clothing to wear to which events (especially to outdoor activities) and any information on wheel chairs in the Yard for the ceremony) Thanks to all - this has been a wonderful forum. </p>
<p>Hat- today is my daughter’s last day singing with the choir at Memorial. What a wonderful experience it has been! (Plus it got her to church every Sunday!)</p>
<p>Since I’m on a roll here, I’ll post again and see if anyone has any suggestions. I’ve been a hands-off parent and probably not a lot of help to my daughter. She is about to graduate, taking a gap year before medical school. She decided to teach at a private school for the year, was interviewed and offered the job on the spot in early March. She just found out that the head master did not have the authority to offer her the job and was send a ticket to fly down and teach a sample lesson. She did not apply for any other jobs since she got her first choice on the first interview. Any back-up suggestions for what she can/should do if this falls through? My only thought was for her to volunteer at the hospital and live with family for her gap year. Or return to Germany and volunteer at a US health clinic here… Her degree will be in science, not education, but she does have four years of volunteer and paid experience with local science clubs, tutoring, etc.</p>
<p>For the parents in this thread: I need some advice!</p>
<p>I’m beyond excited to be going to Harvard this fall! ever since I got my letter of acceptance, I’ve been over the moon. However, there is one thing that has been bothering me a little and I was hoping you could provide me with some insights on. How do I make the transition easier for my parents?</p>
<p>I know the transition for students has been discussed a lot, but I never found anything that explains what students can do to make as easy as possible for parents. Of course, like many of you here, my parents are very proud of me and very happy and excited for me. But I’ve caught my mum tearing up last week because I will be leaving for college, and she expressed that she will miss me tremendously and that it will be hard for her, but at the same time, she keeps telling me that as long as I’m happy, she will be happy. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a very independent person, and my parents don’t “coddle” me or anything like that, but still, I can feel that they are getting a little sad as we get closer to me leaving, especially since I’m an international student, which means I’ll be in a different country half way around the world.</p>
<p>So I decided to ask parents here if there is anything that I should do in the coming months and after I start college to make it as easy as possible for them. What did your kids do/are doing? how did you deal with it? do you wish they did (or didn’t) a certain thing that you think would’ve made it better for you? and how often do they call/text/email you?</p>
<p>Thank you so much!</p>
<p>Before you leave for school, teach your parents how to skype or ichat – and make a date to chat with them every week or so (at least for the first month, until your parents gets used to you being so far away).</p>
<p>Ronsard - the general link to the weekend is [Graduation</a> Information | Harvard Alumni](<a href=“http://alumni.harvard.edu/college/undergraduates/graduation-information]Graduation”>College Graduation Events | Harvard Alumni)</p>
<p>I’m glad that your daughter enjoyed her time with the UChoir. My son still keeps in touch with a lot of his UChoir friends and is still singing in Boston, with the Boston Cantata. Just saw him last weekend.</p>
<p>With regard to some of your questions about graduation:</p>
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<li><p>I know that there is a handicapped accessible area and you need to make arrangements to get in there ahead of time. There is limited seating.</p></li>
<li><p>The only “tricky” dress requirement is graduation because you could be in the sun or it could be raining. Most parents/guests dress nicely.</p></li>
<li><p>There is a map available which shows the entrances for the various houses and the order in which they will appear. <a href=“http://commencement.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/72275_HU%20OldYard%20UPDATE-Poster_0.pdf#overlay-context=locations-maps-and-directions[/url]”>http://commencement.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/72275_HU%20OldYard%20UPDATE-Poster_0.pdf#overlay-context=locations-maps-and-directions</a></p></li>
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<p>This way you can plan where you would like to sit to see your daughter march in. Most students will not be sitting near where the parents are sittling.</p>
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<li> The morning exercises (the graduation ceremony) will begin at 9:45 a.m. My son’s year, guests were lining up at about 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. If you get there late, you will be standing in the sun. You are not supposed to “save” seats, but there was a lot of that going on for my son’s graduation.</li>
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<p>If I think of anything else or if you have any other questions, PM me.</p>
<p>Hat</p>
<p>Thanks for all the great information, Hat! It looks like there is so much going on. I’m going to have to set up an hour-by-hour calendar.</p>
<p>Question for $2000 for computer covered by outside scholarships:</p>
<p>Any parent know if iPad consider allowed item or not allow item? What about iPhone?
Also, if purchase from Harvard store, will Harvard price included a 3 year warranty for free?
Many thanks!</p>
<p>How competitive/intensive are courses in Harvard engineering school?</p>
<p>@LikeCC: <a href=“http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic551531.files/OA_Computer_Reimbursement_App.pdf[/url]”>http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic551531.files/OA_Computer_Reimbursement_App.pdf</a></p>
<p>“If you are receiving Harvard Scholarship assistance and have outside awards, our policy allows for a dollar-for-dollar reduction in your term-time job and summer work expectation. The amount over that replaces your Harvard Scholarship dollar-for-dollar. If this situation applies to you during your freshman year, you may petition for a onetime exception to Harvard’s outside award policy. This exception allows you to apply up to an additional $2,000 of your outside awards toward the purchase of educationally relevant technological devices before your Harvard Scholarship is adjusted.”</p>
<h2>“Examples of items eligible for reimbursement include a computer, software, printer, security kits, warranties, laptop docking stations, shipping and taxes. Whatever you purchase, we trust that you are using it for academic purposes and to enhance your learning experience at Harvard.”</h2>
<p>Given the above ambiguous language, I would assume an iphone IS NOT an educationally relevant device, whereas an ipad might be. Before spending money on either an iphone or an ipad, I would call the financial aid office for clarification. </p>
<p>BTW: Harvard’s price for an Apple computer, DOES NOT include the extended warranty, but extended warranties are part of covered expenses. You just need to purchase the extended warranty separately and submit all receipts along with the above form.</p>
<p>Thank you gibby! Called today, iPad is OK, no iPhone</p>
<p>Question for the freshman parents weekend program. When the program start on Friday morning? If I can be Boston airport by 9:00AM on Friday morning, will it be too late?</p>
<p>Question for bank account.
which bank account would be the most convenient one to use on campus for freshman?
Thank you!</p>
<p>@njboysmom
Bank of America is the most convenient (it has an ATM in the basement of the freshmen dining hall and a bank right near Harvard Yard). </p>
<p>Harvard Credit Union, Citizens Bank, TD Bank, and Cambridge Savings Bank are also convenient.</p>
<p>^As is Citibank. (For those NYers accustomed to seeing a Chase on every corner, Chase does not yet have a presence in Cambridge or Boston.)</p>
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<p>Most of the activities for Friday morning will be the possibility of attending a class with your kid (and not all classes are open to parents). I wouldn’t worry about the time at all.</p>
<p>^^ And not all kids have Friday classes! Mine didn’t (by choice).</p>
<p>Thank you Hat and gibby!!!</p>
<p>We returned from graduation late last night and had a great time regardless of the fact that it was hotter in Cambridge than here in the sun belt. I recommend Harvest to those parents looking for a special occasion restaurant nearby. My daughter loved her four years at Harvard, graduated with high honors in her concentration and is following her dream of being a professional ballerina with a company in Europe (not the stereotypical job that most posters talk about here for a Harvard grad). </p>
<p>I don’t know that I will spend much time on CC going forward, so I want to thank all of the parents and students that provided insights on their experiences of Harvard to us when she was going through the college search process and adjusting to life at Harvard. I find it disappointing that so many people who have no personal experience of Harvard continue to recycle rumors here on CC about what it is like, but thankfully there continue to be a handful with actual knowledge that give a more accurate picture. Hopefully, I have been part of the latter group. Thanks again to this community and good luck to all of you in future endeavors.</p>