Harvard SPP Life

Pakistan97
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 10:03:37 +0000

Hey guys, I’m thinking about applying to the Harvard SSP this summer, but somethings are a bit unclear to me. It would be a great help if you guys could answer all or some of the question below.

Thanks in advance!


How strict is freedom over there? Are there adults constantly watching you? And are you not allowed to leave the campus unless under adult supervision? Or can you just leave and explore anywhere, anytime?
I’m thinking about driving there (I’m from Florida), will there be a place where I can park my car, and can I access it anytime? Or do they lock it down until its time to leave? And can I just take a trip in my car for a weekend, lets say to New York?
How is the weather over there in Boston during the summer? How should I dress/pack?
Are there facilities that the SSP students can use at Harvard, such as a swimming pool to swim laps in or a gym?
I hear that the food is horrendous, is it really that bad? And do they offer a vegetarian, Kosher, or Halal option as well?
What kind of clubs and organization do they offer? Can SSP students be part of legit Harvard clubs, or do thy have separate clubs specifically for SSP students?
Are the dorms separate for guys and girls? I hear stories of people sneaking out, is it really that easy to sneak out?
Are there cliques, outcasts, and status groups (ie. Popular kids) there?
Are there classes everyday, or are they like 3 times a week, or what? How long is the longest break they have? And when is it, 4th of July weekend?


Again, thanks in advance!