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Linguistics 101: Harvard for Beginners

Extension: How to prolong writer'sblock.

Final Clubs: 1. Eight endowed all-maleclubs located in their own buildings, wheremembers and their invited female guests can getdrunk. 2. Bastions of socioeconomic elitism.Unlike Harvard, intelligence is not a prerequisitefor acceptance.

First-Year Student: 1. What you will bein September. 2. Gender-neutral term for"freshman." Synonym: yardling.

Formal What you called a prom in highschool.

The Game: Probably the only footballgame of the year you will attend. This year, it'llbe your turn to trek to New England's industrialwasteland and thank God you came to Harvardinstead.

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Gov Jock: 1. The obnoxious people inyour sections who won't let anyone else get a wordin edgewise. 2. Senators in training.

Guts: 1. Course in which no one does anywork and everyone gets at least B+ .2. The mostpopular courses at Harvard.

Hamburger Option: 1. What to ask forwhen Spicy Broccoli-Tofu Peanut Stir Fry simplywon't do. 2. A "last resort" dinner.

Harvard Shuttle Bus: Your lifeline toacademic and student life if you live in the Quad(See Quad).

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