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Harvard University

Harvard University, Holyoke Center 6th floor, 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138, USA, United States
4.20 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
Description:
Harvard University, which celebrated its 350th anniversary in 1986, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Founded 16 years after the arrival of the Pilgrims at Plymouth, the University has grown to an enrollment of more than 18,000 degree candidates, including undergraduates and students in 10 graduate and professional schools.


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90% of students recommend
48 reviews
Housing
4.2/5
 All experiences (48)
Student life
4.2/5
 5 stars (18)
Academic
4.5/5
 4 stars (24)
Languages
4.5/5
 3 stars (6)
Expenses
3.5/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.5/5
 1 star (0)
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carson_nicholas, Canada

48 reviews of Harvard University

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HOUSING    
by Nicholas, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
Medicine, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: With a family
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? Off-campus housing in Boston is extremely expensive and difficult to find
Personal comments:
Went through a housing agency found on the web. They charged a finder´s fee but were very helpful.
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STUDENT LIFE    
by Serge, American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Economics, Independent
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Activities: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Cambridge or Boston is pretty boring in summer. A few clubs such as Rumor and Underbar are good. Try Uno's in Harvard Square, some good food and fun karaoke.If possible,I recommend going to NYC or Washington DC.
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ACADEMIC    
by isabel, U. de los Andes, Bogota, Colombia
Education, Independent
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
take courses in the various schools at Harvard and in other universities, as MIT.



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
no

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by Serge, American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Economics, Independent
Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
No problem whatsoever. English educated school then English system university(AUB) , I had no problem with my language and communication
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EXPENSES    
by Serge, American University in Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
Economics, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits:
I spent more, mostly because I didn't want to miss anything. It is safe to say that I tried almost everything from food to travel and nightlife!
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Telephone: was the same price as at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
by Kerem, Bogaziçi Üniversitesi, Istanbul, Turkey
Engineering, Electronic, Graduate program, on fellowship
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
School is helpful on every issue, so had no problems
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
Buildings are old, but social and academic life is great



FINAL COMMENTS

Apartments are really small and expensive, need exhaustive search before renting one. life is expensive, cabs especially.
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