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If you’re looking for the quintessential Harvard House experience (one with rich history, unbeatable views, and a tight-knit community), Winthrop might just be your perfect match. Sitting pretty along the Charles, this recently renovated House has some of the best river views on campus — perfect for golden hour Insta stories.

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Where Everyone Knows Your Name

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The House is more than just the building itself; the people in it are what truly make Winthrop House, Winthrop Home. The resident tutors are incredibly engaged, hosting events with chocolates for Valentine’s Day or special treats for Chinese New Year. Beyond their snack-providing talents, they’re also a great resource when it comes to academic help and mentorship. Basically, they’re like fairy godparents… if fairy godparents also proofread your essays and reminded you about grant deadlines.

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From study breaks to themed events, there’s always something happening in the House. Steins usually happen biweekly, and they’re a great way for the Winthrop community to come together. Some past steins have included the “Bifurcated Bash,” which was hosted in the Lion’s Den, a common area in the House’s basement, and the Grille right above the Den; “Demure or Brat,” inspired by some key phrases of summer 2024; and “The Wild West,” which is pretty self-explanatory. Other popular events include Throptoberfest, during which Winthropians gather in Gore Courtyard for a barbeque and games, and the Super Bowl watch party, which the House hosts in the dhall with snacks and beverages.

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Intramural sports, commonly referred to as IMs, are also a crucial component of the Winthrop community. They bring everyone together, regardless of skill level, to join a fun and inclusive environment wherein Winthropians can bond over friendly competition and team spirit. Even so, House Committee (HoCo) chair Henry Chen ’26 hopes to foster more involvement and heighten the stakes for the Winthrop community. In order to get the whole House excited about IMs, he adds that hopefully “there’ll be one person who has a jersey retired [displayed in a place of honor] at the end of [future seasons].” With this new reward scheme, you could be the next to go down in Winthrop athletic history. In other words, if you’re willing to risk mild bodily harm for the glory of Winthrop, you might just earn yourself a spot in the rafters! One of the most impressive athletic feats that Winthrop has seen was by Angelina Ng ’26, who, as Chen described, “booked it on a sprained ankle down the field and then she caught [the lob] right at the corner of the end zone.” At another game, the House Winthrop was supposed to play forfeited after 25 Winthropians showed up to play basketball — so did the valiant Winthropians just go home? No, they played basketball together anyways, showing their community spirit as per usual.

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Sophomore Housing and Beyond

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Let’s get to maybe the largest selling point of Winthrop: the housing. When it comes to dorm rooms, Winthrop possibly has some of the best options for sophomores. While this year about 50 percent of Winthropian sophomores lived in Fairfax Hall (overflow housing located on Mass Ave.), next year all students should fit in Winthrop proper. Most sophomores will have suite-style dorms with doubles, most commonly in groups of four or six. Both HoCo chairs Chen and Kevin Lin ’26 gave the sophomore housing a whopping nine out of ten, a solid endorsement.

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After sophomore year, there are even bigger suites to look forward to with even more singles and more space to make your own. The nine-man (or nine-woman this year) is the biggest suite in Winthrop, perfect for those who want the social life of a frat house with the personal space of a monastery. With nine singles, two floors, two bathrooms, and one massive common room, this dorm is perfect for all your hosting or hermiting needs.

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More than Just a Roof Over Your Head

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Throughout Winthrop you’ll find beautiful common spaces, including cozy lounges that are perfect for spending time with friends or studying between classes. Whether you’re hanging out in the Lion’s Den or Winthrop Grille, you’ll always be able to find a space that allows you to take advantage of the community that calls Winthrop home. Winthrop’s variety of common spaces cater to everyone’s needs, whether you’re socializing, studying, or simply relaxing. Winthropians can even pursue hobbies in various, function-specific rooms throughout the House, such as the art studio or meditation room. And if your hobby is just taking really long naps, well, any couch in Winthrop can double as a nap room.

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The dhall isn’t just another place to grab a bite — it’s a favorite gathering spot for Winthrop residents. Lin acknowledges that it’s “not a rumor” but “more like a fact” that the Winthrop dhall has a bit of a smell, but he says that they have “really huge air purifiers right now.” With those air purifiers running at full throttle, they’re doing their best to clear the air, one (hopefully fresher) breath at a time.

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If you ever find yourself missing dhall hours on a Wednesday night, never fear, because you can stop by the Winthrop dhall for CS night. Each Wednesday evening Winthrop hosts CS office hours for all CS classes and has lots of pizza! Even if you’re more of a humanities person, no one will make you code to grab a slice. You can also check out the Grille, which serves up everything from chicken quesadillas to milkshakes and fries.

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Talk to Throp

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Still curious? Take a listen to what the HoCo chairs have to say!

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Which three words would you use to describe your House?

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KL: I think we’re pretty sassy…there’s not beef, but it’s a friendly competition between, like, Currier, Kirkland, and Eliot [in IM sports].

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HC: Resilience… I think Winthrop has gone through its fair share of tough times, highs and lows, and shaky communities sometimes, especially during the COVID years, and I think people have really come through that and really want to bring Winthrop back to what it was.

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KL: Committed. Everything we’ve been talking about is, like, the whole House is very bought in — the same with the Strauss Cup in IMs.

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What’s the biggest misconception about your House?

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KL: Bad community… I think it’s been the best community I’ve been in. I think you don’t even have to try to be part of it; we’ll just be there and welcoming you. Regardless if you like it or not, you’re part of us.

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HC: I think a lot of people say going to Winthrop is like soulless but… I feel like there’s so much community. People actually really love being involved, and it differs person to person, but I think overall people seem to be getting more and more bought in.

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If you had to liken your House to a fruit, what would it be and why?

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HC: Mango… I feel like you can’t hate on a mango. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like mangoes.

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KL: Pomelo… I just like it… Pomelo isn’t that hard to eat. I mean, it’s low-effort, but also, [Winthrop] is a very low-effort community to become a part of — it’s a low barrier [of entry] to become part of the community.

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What’s one thing you would want freshmen to know about your House?

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KL: Steins are Thursdays! ... When you get sorted, you’re part of the House, so come to IMs; we need all the help we can get to keep our number one spot!

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Winthrop combines old school charm with modern comfort, making it a solid win in the Housing lottery. So, if you’re looking for stunning river views, a built-in community, and a House that knows how to have fun (and win IMs), Winthrop is calling your name. From steins to CS nights to the massive suites, life in Winthrop is anything but boring. Throp stays on top!

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At Home in the Domus

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Eliot House enjoys a prime location in front of the Charles River, offering its 450 to 500 students a rich history of long-standing traditions. Students in Eliot are often found spending their late nights at The Grille or in the Square after partying at the nine- or ten-man suites with other Eliotites. With famous alumni like Gabby Thomas ’19 and Rashida Jones ’97 from “Parks and Recreation,” Eliot alums do not fall short of the Hollywood spotlight. Want to hear more about why Eliot House is the place to be? We’ve conducted some research to see exactly what it means to live in the home of the Mastodon (which is just an elephant, basically).

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If there’s one thing that defines Eliot, it’s residents’ sense of community — everyone in the House truly knows each other. Walking into Eliot’s dhall early in the morning, it was impossible not to notice the lively conversations filling the room. Unlike other Houses, where students bury themselves in emails or otherwise fixate on their screens, Eliotites gather around the long, communal tables, catching up with friends and staff alike. During my interview with one of the House Committee (HoCo) chairs in the building manager’s office, Eliot residents and staff constantly stopped by to say hello, popping in and out like it was second nature. “I think we have, like, a super strong relationship, like across years and grades,” HoCo chair Annabel S. Lowe ’26 said. “Our faculty deans do a great job…You, like, can’t walk past Paul’s office (the building manager) without him saying hello. He knows everyone. Sue knows everyone as well. She’s our House Administrator. Grace is our dhall worker. She’s awesome. Renee as well…it’s just such a lovely community in that sense.” It’s safe to say that this social bunch lives up to their reputation! Whether it’s the staff or tutor greeting every student by name, Eliot isn’t just a House…it’s a family and the place to be!

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Eventful Evenings in Eliot

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If you find your social battery still buzzing by Thursday night, Eliot House has biweekly steins, hosted by the Eliot House Committee (HoCo). With themes like St. Paddy’s Day and Halloween Golf, plus its semesterly Karaoke Stein, there’s always something to look forward to in Eliot’s walls. Whether you drop by for a couple of minutes or stay until the end, these events are great spaces to escape the library (though it’s the most gorgeous place you’ll ever lock in).

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But it doesn’t stop there: Eliot’s faculty run Tiny Desk, an intimate performance series in the House library. “It’s all student performances, and people do poetry and music…I think it’s once a month,” Lowe said. Tiny Desk performances are super low-stakes and no pressure, so stop by and showcase your secret talents to fellow Eliotites, or be part of the best-dressed audience — you decide!

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Every month, students enjoy an enhanced dinner, where students can take a break from regular dhall food and catch up with professors or Resident Tutors. The Holiday Dinner and F.O. Matthiessen dinner are also exclusive events for Eliot residents, featuring heartfelt senior speeches and performances. In February, the House also celebrates the birthday of a former faculty member. But wait — there’s more! One of the most beloved traditions happens during graduation week when seniors paint the famous Eliot tunnels, leaving behind drawings, blocking group names, and initials.

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Eliot’s spirit isn’t just found inside the House; it thrives on the field and courts as well. Competing for the Straus Cup, Eliot’s IM teams bring the same energy to sports as they do to House traditions. Led by IM Kings John P. Philips ’26 and Thomas A. Tait ’26, the House competes in everything from soccer to basketball, fostering both friendly competition with other Houses and House spirit!

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Obviously, there’s one event we can’t forget when it comes to Eliot: Fête!. Every spring, Eliot House throws the biggest House formal on campus, complete with an enormous budget, stunning décor, and a walk-in photo booth. “There’s a lot of preparation that goes into picking a theme and doing it to its fullest potential… Last year, they spent ages thrifting — I think it was Renaissance-themed,” said Lowe. Each year, Eliot’s central courtyard is transformed into a picture-worthy venue, with a massive, decorated tent and live music from a jazz band of Eliot musicians (talk about self-sufficient!). And, of course, Fête has its iconic ice sculpture of the Eliot mastodon on display for its guests who either pay dues or had to convince (or pay) their friend (or potentially a Sidechat stranger) for an invite. Since it’s almost about that time…does anyone have a plus-one ticket? Asking for a friend...

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Dorms in the Domus

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Typically, sophomores entering Eliot House can expect an n-1 housing setup, meaning that most students will be in doubles (or a suite with at least one double) for their first year living in Eliot. (Or, you could always try the age-old tactic of having a suitemate sleep in the common room…we’re sure that’ll end well.) However, with Eliot going through renovations, next year’s sophomores will be placed in (very luxurious) overflow housing in the Prescotts, the Inn, Fairfax, Hampden, or Ridgely.

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While some may be disappointed not to live in the House itself, Eliot is making sure its community stays as strong as ever. With an increased budget during swing housing, students can look forward to even more House programming, events, and traditions to keep the Eliot spirit alive, no matter where they’re living.

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Wonderland Down Under

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Eliot is also packed with top-tier amenities that make everyday life better. The House gym is perfect for getting in a quick workout, while the dedicated dance room doubles as a space for yoga and other activities. For those who prefer a quieter study spot, Eliot’s stunning library offers a peaceful escape with breathtaking views of the Charles River. The excitement continues as you walk through the tunnels connecting most of the House’s entryways, as students can unwind with a pool table, chill out in the TV lounge, and prep for midterms and finals in dedicated study spaces. Down in the basement, movie lovers can head to the Golden Arm Screening Room, a cinema space to watch movies and snack on popcorn while leaning back in the room’s super fancy recliners. And of course, there’s the Eliot Grille, run by Henry Xuan ’25 and Zoha A. Ibrahim '26, which serves late-night bites every Friday through Sunday. The Grille offers a lineup of late-night favorites, including burgers, milkshakes, and mozzarella sticks, all of which you can purchase with BoardPlus — so practically for free (yes, you will run out too early in the semester, but no, you won’t regret it).

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Discussions with the Domus

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Can’t get enough of Eliot House? Here are some additional questions answered by Eliot HoCo chair Annabel S. Lowe ’26!

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What has been your favorite memory in Eliot House?

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AL: The community dinner last year when they did the swapping over of the IM chairs… [Eliot House] did this whole procession during dinner — the changing of crowns — and it was really fun!

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How would you describe Eliot House in three words?

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AL: The absolute best.

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Look out for Eliot House this housing season, and pray to the River Gods for good luck! Happy Housing Day!

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Kirk’s Quirks

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Kirkland House, commonly known as simply “Kirk,” is where tradition, chaos, and an oddly strong sense of community come together. Ever participated in Secret Santa? Consider Kirkland’s Secret Santa Week — the Super Bowl version. If you thought it was about exchanging small gifts, think again: Kirk residents can choose to participate in the exchange at several levels of commitment. Some of the higher levels include lavish gifts such as full-scale performances, elaborate pranks, and in one case, an actual internship?!

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“I truly appreciate the sense of fun and silliness that the House just so deeply embraces and embeds within our House culture,” House Committee (HoCo) chair Joy R. Ho ’26 says. With so many different traditions, it’s evident that Kirkland’s biggest strength is its sense of community.

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Are weekly events more your vibe? You can enjoy the House’s Boat Club, formerly started by members of the rowing team (but now run by Resident Tutors Clara Baselga-Garriga ’19 and Austin Gregg), a friendly space that offers freshly-baked cookies every Monday night, testing out brand new flavors each week. Or perhaps you’ll sit in on Beer Seminar, where of age Kirklanders brew alcohol for House events. Fighting the Sunday scaries? You can also drop by Sunday Tea Seminars to partake in some sweets freshly made by students. No more having to make the trek to Insomnia to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings — Kirkland has you covered in-House, and for free!

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Love Mondays (said no one ever)? Enjoy staying up until midnight? Every Sunday at midnight, embrace the upcoming week by chanting in Kirkland dhall. But the chanting isn’t for just the vibes. As students chant, the theme of the week is chosen out of the special animal cracker jar. Remember high school spirit week? Well, for Kirk, spirit week never ends. Each week represents a new theme that Kirklanders abide by. Past themes have included milk week (just chug!), pool week (bring your floaties), and trip week (not the noun, the verb…). As a non-Kirklander, I can appreciate the various traditions my Kirkland friends have dragged invited me to (even without having been inducted into the Kirk-ult). So, as a first-year destined for Kirk (or an upperclassman planning to drop by), I know you will, too.

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There are also plenty of opportunities to meet fellow Kirklanders. One way to revel in the Kirk craziness solidarity is to play intramural sports. Kirkland IMs have been strong for quite a streak now. As the current Straus Cup champions, they are hoping to secure yet another trophy to show off in their Junior Common Room.

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“When you sit in the dining hall, the way it’s set up, you can just talk to anyone. Not exactly like Annenberg, but you’re as close as you’re gonna get,” HoCo co-chair Jacqui R. Schlesinger ’26 added. So whether you’re here for the cookies, the chaos, or just the community — once you get Kirked, there’s no turning back.

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Kirk’s Cozy Housing

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As a sophomore in Kirkland, you also don’t have to worry about overflow housing. This means that you’ll actually get to live in your House (goodbye, Class of 2025!). Sophomores are usually housed in doubles or triples, and whether you’re in a hallway double or a suite of two singles and a common room, one thing is guaranteed: ensuite bathrooms! Now, instead of being forced to leave your dorm to use the restroom, you’ll be able to brave the true test of your blocking group…following a cleaning schedule.

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While shared bedrooms are typical for Kirk sophomores, by your junior and senior years, you can look forward to having your own single. Furthermore, Kirk’s bed frames are on the newer side, so the beds are sure to be comfortable (use this information as you will). However, as someone who hates stairs, I must note that Kirkland lacks elevators around the House. While this will definitely make for a hassle on move-in day, who doesn’t appreciate a little extra cardio to keep them feeling young? If you run into the unique problem of making too many friends with the random Kirklanders who help you move in your couch, mini fridge, or 50-inch TV, you could choose to live with them in Kirkland’s ten-man suite known as “The Beef” or even the nine-man suite known as “The Eef” (each named to reflect the entryway they’re in) and help keep Kirk’s social scene going strong.

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Kirk’s Cool Places

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Additionally, you’ll have access to special places within Kirkland such as the historic Hick’s House, the House’s library. As the second oldest house in Cambridge, Kirkland residents know that this building must have seen some things, which makes it an appropriate choice for their haunted house during Halloween. There’s nothing scarier than walking into Hick’s House on Sunday as you realize how much work you have left to do…but maybe that’s just me.

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If you need an alternate refuge to finally tackle those psets, then the Kirkland Junior Common Room (JCR) has you covered. With its cozy, wood-paneled, dark-academia aesthetic, the JCR is able to make even the most soul-crushing pset feel slightly more bearable. With grand windows, comfy seating, and an atmosphere that screams, “I am definitely a productive Harvard student!!!” (even if you’re just doom scrolling), the JCR is a go-to spot. And if you run into someone willing to procrastinate with you, just take a quick walk downstairs to the famous Kirkland basement.

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The basement offers a variety of places to procrastinate socialize. From the comfortable couch set in front of a smart TV (the best place to play Mario Kart, as far as I’m concerned), to the pool table, and even a foosball table, there are plenty of ways to not do that reading that you swore you’d do. But if you want another space to study, the basement has a few study areas such as a quiet study room and a computer lab for any student to use.

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Another perk of Kirk is the connectivity between various parts of the building through the basement, which means you’ll never have to step outside! While this might not seem that important at first glance, let’s be frank, it is definitely nice during the harsher winter months. These paths throughout the House will ensure that you are always bound to meet new Kirklanders, even at times when you might not expect it. Whether you are doing your laundry, working out in the gym (which has brand new equipment, by the way!), or socializing studying in the various common spaces, you are bound to run into someone you may recognize.

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Chatting Up Kirk

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Still haven’t had enough about Kirkland’s culture? Keep reading!

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What side of TikTok would Kirkland be on?

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JRH: “Okay, if we were to be on a side of Tiktok, Kirkland would be the side where, like, someone’s giving a story, but there’s like a Subway Surfers at the top of the video. That’s what side of Tiktok we would be on… there’s a lot going on but you’re really happy to be there.”

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JRS: “And everyone loves that side of Tiktok.”

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If Kirkland were a HUDS meal, which would it be?

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JRH : “We are the nachos because, like nachos, you can choose and customize the toppings that you want. So you can choose how engaged you want to be in Kirkland, but either way, it is a melting pot of different flavors. We are a melting pot of different personalities. But at the end of the day, nachos just taste great. And so is Kirkland.”

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JRS: “I love it.”

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Kirkland is where a simple midnight tradition spirals into a full-House obsession, where your tutors’ pets might just have more social clout than you, and where a ten-man suite named “The Beef” is a normal thing. It’s a House that thrives on inside jokes and somehow convinces you that waking up early or staying up late for IMs is worth it. If you end up here, just roll with it — the odds are that you’ll never want to leave!

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Mather House Home

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Mather is home to what Matherites would refer to as the best in-House community on campus. How do they do it, you may be wondering? With the help of none other than the wonderful Mather Faculty Deans Lakshminarayanan Mahadevan and Amala Mahadevan, of course. The Faculty Deans make it a point to be involved with the Mather community and events, developing tight-knit relationships with students and making humorous appearances in Mather’s Gorilla Gazette newspaper. “I would say that our Faculty Deans’ open houses are the best around. Maha and Amala have great taste in food. Cannot recommend [enough], like, showing up right at 8 so that you can get those mochi donuts,” said Matherite Nina Howe-Goldstein ’25. In fact, House Committee (HoCo) chair Olga Kerameos ’27 even claimed that “the Mather Faculty Deans are the reason that there’s now no cap on how many years a House can have a faculty dean for — they’re just that good!” Free food and wonderful vibes tells you all that you need to know about this lovely pair and House!

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Matherites also know how to have fun. For real. I swear. They definitely aren’t forcing me to say this… The House is great at bringing people together through an exciting array of social events, throughout the year. The most revered of these events include the infamous famous Mather Lather (because nothing says “college experience” like a foam party with strangers in a dhall), and Mather Prom (yes, you get another wear out of that prom dress). On top of these events, Mather boasts many popular party spots on campus, including some renowned party suites and a Junior Common Room that is much loved by Matherites and is a coveted party spot for people outside of Mather, too. While most encounter the JCR after hours, in the daylight the room is equipped with its own ping-pong tables (yay), a kitchen, a piano, and a signed picture of
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At Home at the Jungle Top

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One of the largest Houses at Harvard, Mather is home to around 400 students, all of whom live in singles. Yes, you heard that right — all of them! Sophomores typically live in the low-rise and have two-story suites of four to five singles off of a common room. Seniors and juniors can expect to live in the main, 19-story Mather tower and have their own huge singles. This means no more doubles, ever. Let that sink in. This almost makes up for the fact that the tower elevator only stops on floors that are multiples of three, for no logical reason. It’s essentially leg day every day; why go to the gym when you can live on the wrong healthiest floor of the tower? Within the buildings themselves, there have been consistent reports of great hot water, with phenomenal water pressure specifically in the low-rise suites, which is another huge win. That sounds like the perfect reward for climbing a long flight of stairs — I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous.

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As a true investigative reporter, I stopped by one of the low-rise suites to properly envision your future in Mather. There, I found a spacious common room with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Dunster House. By “overlooking,” I mean that you could literally reach out and touch it — that’s how close it is. (Does that mean it’s time for some parkour?) Heading further into the suite, I went down a set of stairs to find a set of two singles with a shared hallway, each equipped with vanity space and very generously sized closets. Now, your closet can finally accommodate some actual clothes and not just your collection of coats.

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The room I visited was decked out in maximalist decor; this might make it seem like you’re trying too hard in other House’s, but Mather’s simple interiors allow you to go wild with decorating. Howe-Goldstein, one of the room’s residents, has loved accumulating art and posters throughout her time at Mather. Howe-Goldstein noted, “It’s easy to learn to love Mather…If you go into it thinking, ‘yes, I’m gonna love Mather, I’m gonna have a single, I’m gonna really embrace the brutalism and the, like, scrappy vibe’ — you’re actually gonna have a great time.”

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Concrete Amenities

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In addition to its multitude of singles, Mather boasts a horde of other amenities. Mather excels at the basics, with one of the largest gyms on campus and a triple-decker library. Moreover, what it lacks in red brick and moldings it makes up for with an abundance of spaces unique to the House. For starters, there is an intricate tunnel system — I may or may not have gotten lost trying to find my way out of the House — that lets Matherites traverse the House without ever stepping foot outside. In the winter, this is an enviable feature of life in the “concrete jungle,” allowing Matherites to stay indoors until they decide it’s warm enough to venture out; who wouldn’t want to be Harvard’s very own groundhog (Punxsutawney Lion, Punxsutawney Gorilla, perhaps)? In terms of themed rooms, fan favorites are the multimedia art room and a tranquility/yoga room for when you need to have a mid-midterms zen moment (or pre-midterms, or post-midterms — we don’t judge)

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Most uniquely, Mather also has a series of arts rooms including, but not limited to, a pottery-making studio and wood-turning tables (both of which offer classes throughout the week), as well as numerous soundproof music practice rooms. Any hobby that sparks your interest, Mather has an outlet for! “Because we have so much concrete space, we decorate it with a lot of art,” said Kerameos. These colorful pieces of art, and an accompanying army

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of plants, aid in making Mather feel slightly less desolate like an architecturally sophisticated but lived-in home. Couple that with copious skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows, and more plants than you can load into a pickup truck, and the space feels very bright and welcoming.

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Of course, we can’t forget everyone’s favorite common space: the dhall. The Mather dhall serves as the hub for much of the activity within the House. Weekly pset nights, Happy Hours (known as steins in some Houses), and Faculty Dean open houses bring great food and a strong sense of community together in the House. The “hominess” of the Mather dhall makes it a central hangout space for most of the residents, and occasionally the resident House dogs — shoutout Donkey, Moose, and Marshmallow!

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Getting Some Concrete Answers

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Still not fully convinced? Hear more from HoCo chair Olga Karemeros ’27 (and Nina H. Goldstein ’25)!

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If you had to describe Mather in 3 words what would they be?

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OK: We’re artsy…green…and proud.

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What are the Mather Faculty Deans like?

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NHG: We love them. My concentration is nowhere near the sort of scientific stuff they’re doing, but that does not matter. They are the sweetest people; they really care about students.

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Does Mather’s confusing layout get easier to navigate as you go?

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NHG: It can be kind of hard to navigate, but once you sort of understand the pattern, because Mather is very pattern based, part of brutalist architecture… I would say that in many ways it’s actually easier to learn than some of the older neo-Georgian Houses.

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If you had to liken your House to a fruit, what would it be and why?

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OK: Something that’s ugly on the outside but good on the inside. What is that?

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CFH: Like an avocado?

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OK: That’s good. Maybe an avocado.

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What is one thing that you want freshmen to know about your House?

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OK: Mather is the kind of House where you’re glad that you have a single, but you also never want to stay in it because you want to be here in the dhall, meeting new people and interacting with all the other wonderful faces that we have here!

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What is your favorite memory regarding the House?

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OK: The trajectory of hating Mather the first time you get it… and then a couple of months later, you find yourself either in charge of the House or just eager to come back after a long way in this ugly yet very warm place, feeling like home only after a couple of months.

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As you can see, once you get past its unique concrete exterior, Mather is a place you will never want to leave. Half of the battle is getting to the edge of River East to begin with, but let’s look on the bright side: You will never have to try to get your daily steps in! All jokes aside, Mather has amazing amenities, an ideal housing situation, and a great community, all of which make it a standout on campus. So yeah, is it cute on the outside? No… but it’s great on the inside, and maturing is realizing that’s what really Mathers, right?

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If you’re a fan of floor-to-ceiling windows and a vibrant House community, getting housed in Leverett will be like winning the actual lottery. Leverett (Lev for short) is a great place for rabbit lovers, people who look good in green, and anyone who wants to be associated with National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman ’20, politician Pete Buttigieg ’04, and SNL’s Colin Jost ’04. Home to around 475 “bunnies,” Leverett has historically been one of Harvard’s largest Houses — proof that bigger really is better.

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The best part of living in Lev? The community, hands down. For Leverett, lots of people means lots of friendly faces. Considered a bubbly and wholesome House, Leverett is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and inviting community for everyone (so get excited).

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Every Thursday, Lev House Committee (HoCo) hosts weekly steins in the Rabbit Hole, with the Faculty Deans, Dan Deschler and Eileen Reynolds ’86, personally swiping students into the preceding Community Night dinner to create a welcoming atmosphere. Themes for the Steins have ranged from “Franken-steins” to “Valen-steins.” HoCo co-chair Mira H. Jiang ’26 claims that Lev is the only House to host weekly steins, as they are committed to fostering a strong community within their large group of residents.

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Yet another incredible feature of living in Lev is getting to know Deschler and Reynolds, who HoCo co-chair Hayden S. Graham ’26 identifies as “the most incredible and inspiring people that you would meet.” Graham recalled a memorable moment when he and his former HoCo co-chair were up late hiding eggs for their Easter celebration and saw Deschler, who is a surgeon at Mass Eye and Ear, up at 3 a.m. prepping for work. You’ll either find this aspirational or interpret it as a harrowing sign that maybe being pre-med is not for you.

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Lev isn’t shy about welcoming you, and it certainly has no problem showing affection. The dhall is the site of one of Lev’s best celebrations, the Lev Love Feast, which Graham says is “probably the highlight of the year.” Lev spares no effort in completely decking out the room, decorating the dhall with everything from balloon arches to mini heart-shaped cacti for each student. In their commitment to spreading Lev love, this year, HoCo had ’Leventines,’ where Leverett students wrote notes to one another and had them delivered to their dorms for Valentine’s Day.

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Your Levstyle

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When we say Leverett is big, we mean it — it’s super spacious! Leverett is composed of McKinlock Hall and the F and G Towers, where you will have plenty of room, regardless of the layout of your future home base. Incoming sophomores should feel optimistic about their chances of living in solitary bliss (a single) or being the go-to hangout room (doubles, plus a common room and ensuite bathroom). Graham says that even if students don’t get a single as sophomores, they will definitely “have the most ginormous common room.” These “ginormous common rooms” are Flyby-verified, as we saw first hand not just the size but also
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What makes Lev, Lev?

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The name “Leverett” comes from the French “leveret,” meaning “young hare.” Appropriately enough, the green and gold House crest is decorated with bunnies! Besides being a great play on words, Leverett’s courtyards also act as a home to many rabbits, making the House’s title a fitting choice. You can look forward to joining the wildlife on the many lawn chairs Lev has for the warm summer months (or as soon as it gets above 40 for some of you).

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Leverett isn’t just a great habitat for these bunnies; it’s a cozy home for its students, too, even if they’re bunnies in name only, with common spaces that more than measure up against those in the other Houses. Lev’s beautiful Library Theater is a popular space that students in Lev (and only Lev) are able to book for any event. Student orgs like AADT and Ghungroo often practice in the Library Theater, so count easy access to great entertainment among Lev’s perks. With speakers and multicolored lighting, the Library Theater is objectively a great place to have access to, whether you’ll use it to watch a movie with some friends or just stop by to marvel at all the amazing student performers that choose to practice there. The more artistically inclined should also take advantage of the music practice rooms and beautiful art displays in Lev, either to find inspiration or to just stare wide-eyed (like a few unnamed Flyby writers). The Rabbit Hole, meanwhile, is a social space where students can participate in Leverett’s weekly steins each community night, unwind at the pool table, or stress bake in the kitchen. These community-oriented spaces, in addition to the F- and G-Hutches on the ground floor of each of the towers — that are suitable for gatherings of any variety (cough cough) — help make Lev a great place to live, as there’s always more to explore.

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Last but certainly not least, one cannot truly appreciate the Lev life unless they recognize that the “dhall is, like, the hub of community” in Leverett, as Jiang puts it. This isn’t only because it is the site of many House events, but also because it is guaranteed to be where you run into your roommates, crushes, and future best friends. From socializing at everyday meals to commiserating with fellow bunnies (and a gazillion other STEM concentrators) at weekly Math Nights, the Lev dhall has the best of Berg with none of the long lines. You can especially look forward to seeing Bon Lee, who is there to greet all Lev students at the swipe station (and turn away any interlopers!).

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Lev(el) With Us

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If you had to personify Lev into a character from popular culture, what would it be?

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MHJ: Kind of bubbly, like very cutesy. Imagine a bunny in human form, so Judy Hopps, maybe. “Zootopia.”

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Leverett is one of Harvard’s biggest Houses. Do you think that makes community harder to form?

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MHJ: Honestly, that was my worry coming into Leverett. I’ve heard “big House — it can be easy to get lost,” but I really found that that
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What was your initial reaction to getting Lev?

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HSG: I remember we could see from our window people coming in. We saw Cabot, we saw Lowell, eventually we saw Leverett. We had no idea who was coming, but eventually Leverett came up. They were wearing their green bunny ears — unmistakable. It was so festive. I just remember jumping up and down. We were all, I think, the most elated we’ve ever been.

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When it comes to living in Lev, you’ll find that there’s truly nowhere else you’d rather be. With location, amenities, and intensely proud community, you’re bound to love your new home. In fact, people love Leverett House so much that the structural integrity of floors throughout the Yard have been put to the test by the (literal) hops of excited future bunnies as Leverites dorm-stormed, so much so that even Graham was worried. Guess that goes to show that once you lev here, you’re going to lev it!

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Moosing Around

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You can’t talk about Dunster House without first mentioning their esteemed mascot: the moose! Freshman (freshmeese) who win the housing lottery can expect to be welcomed in as a member of the ’meese’ community, joined by notable alumni including former Vice President Al Gore ’69 and actor Tommy Lee Jones ’69. Today, it’s composed of about 400 undergraduate students, making it the medium-sized House with the largest moose pun fanbase. From the weekly Mooseletter (newsletter) sent by the Resident Dean to the Moose Droppings House mailing list, this mascot will grow to have a special place in your heart (and scattered — get it? — throughout your inbox)! Funnily enough, as House Committee chair Ellie P. Cassidy ’27, a Crimson News and Multimedia editor, points out, “Meese may not be grammatically a thing, but it is a thing in these walls. Don’t bring your dictionary.”

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Here at D-Haus (what the locals call Dunster House), the community knows how to moose around and have a good time — and it doesn’t stop with the puns you’ll grow to know by heart. HoCo chair Spencer J. Lee ’26 spoke more about Dunster’s vibrant traditions, socials, and community, naming the House’s spring formal and Goat Roast as absolute go-to events you won’t want to miss. The latter used to involve an actual goat being roasted in the courtyard for everyone to see (the lore goes crazy). Due to sanitary reasons and community pushback, however, the event has undergone an endearing rebrand, now featuring an adorable goat petting zoo, bounce houses, and a special meal for Dunsterites. “It’s now a G.O.A.T. party,” Cassidy remarked, “Greatest Of All Time party.” D-Haus? More like D-Place to be.

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Additionally, Dunster is known for its rich arts-oriented scene thanks to its lineage of great Visual Art and Music tutors! If you weren’t able to snag tickets to see your favorite artist this year, no need to fret. Dunster’s library doubles as a stage for special concerts hosted year-round, where meese have the chance to present musical (moose-ical) performances, solo recitals, and poetry readings! In the wintertime, you can look forward to the annual Messiah Sing, a choral performance set in the dining hall and sung by everyone — both professionals and the everyday Dunsterite alike. You’ll also be joined by the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra as well as guest conductor Edward E. Jones, music director at Memorial Church. With delectable treats including eggnog, hot chocolate, and an assortment of snacks, everything about this event is perfect for the holiday season — and for cheering up when seasonal depression might have you feeling moose-rable!

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Better yet, incoming sophomores are introduced to Dunster’s traditions before the school year even begins by joining the Faculty Deans for an exciting cruise in Boston Harbor. “Everyone is loaded up on Shirley Temple,” Cassidy said, as she recalled fun memories of playing board games with friends under the backdrop of a gorgeous waterfront sunset. Take it from Cassidy when she says that the deans sure “know their way around the sophomore’s heart!” In general, meese enjoy House life so much that they leave glowing reviews, boasting one of the highest survey participation rates among all the 12 Houses. Since Dunster has a “pretty big budget” according to Lee, this means you’ll be rewarded by Tutors who dutifully listen to your feedback and often splurge on community-requested events such as sushi nights. Your wish is Dunster’s command!

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Postcard Living

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As you wander through Dunster’s winding hallways to get to your dorm, it won’t take long before you ask yourself: Is this D-Haus or D-Hotel? Sophomores in Dunster can usually expect to get put into overflow housing in DeWolfe, which is a short walk away from the main Dunster courtyard but has interiors equally as wonderful as the House proper. Featuring spacious rooms, an en suite bathroom, and its very own kitchen, it’s no surprise that Cassidy actually “wanted DeWolfe” and is personally a “big fan.”

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Once you grow from a fledgling calf to a true moose, your options only get better! Juniors and seniors participate in a classic lottery (we’re talking a choosing-a-little-marble-with-a-number-out-of-a-box kind of lottery) to pick from housing options ranging from hallway singles all the way up to an eight-man (eight-moose?) suite. In fact, some suites — like the one Aaron J. Kang ’25 calls home — are two stories! The first floor of this duplex boasts spacious common rooms perfect for parties, socials, lounging, and studying — while the second floor is where you’ll find hallway singles and two (two!) bathrooms. If you’re lucky, the best view at Dunster might even be right outside your shower! Kang calls the one in his suite “the famous window,” where you can see a “beautiful, sweeping view of the river” and Weeks Bridge.

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Living in the House proper also means that you won’t need to go outside for anything. From dining to laundry, everything you need is in one building! Your morning routine just got a whole lot better, whether you live for the window of your aesthetic get-ready-with-me dreams or for the comfort of getting to walk to the dining hall in your PJs without needing to brave the cold. This applies to incoming meese as well — with the exceptionally large class of 2025 graduating this year, more space in the House proper will be available to sophomores. DeWolfed or not — meese can expect to live in luxury!

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House of Firsts

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Not only was Dunster named after Harvard’s first president Henry Dunster, but it was also the first of Harvard’s 12 Houses to undergo renovations in 2015! Needless to say, Dunster is a trendsetter (with big moose tracks to follow in). From its dark wood dining hall adorned with elegant chandeliers to its Hogwarts-esque library that enjoys an immaculate view of the courtyard, magic radiates from every corner of Dunster’s walls. You’ll find Pinterest-worthy views everywhere, as the House was “built in a way to maximize light,” according to Cassidy. While this means you might have to take “seven lefts and four rights to get anywhere” as she puts it, the twists and turns pay off once golden hour comes around and the entire House is bathed in sunlight, perfectly complementing the red and gold colorway seen on every Dunster flag and crest. Speaking of things that are red and gold, both HoCo chairs strongly agree that if Dunster were to be a Harry Potter house, it would undoubtedly be Gryffindor. Not only do they share the same colors, but both are home to our favorite main characters (we’re talking to you, freshmeese)!

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While Dunster might have endless nooks and crannies to get lost in, that’s simply because there are endless amenities for residents to enjoy. You’ll find something new with each adventure, including facilities such as an art room, a squash court, a state-of-the-art gym, four seminar rooms, brand new laundry machines, and even a hand-washing station located right inside the dining hall! “No other dining hall does that,” Lee said. “I brought my parents here and they were like, ’Hmm, this is a top House — just because of that!” Dunster brings to you an underrated amenity we sometimes forget about: the luxury of being able to easily impress your parents. Have we mentioned late dinners ending at 8:30 p.m? Impressing your friends will be easy too.

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Dunster is also the only House in the River East neighborhood to have a student-run Grille, where you can purchase late-night bites and mingle with other students in the lounge until 1 a.m. on most days. If you don’t know what to try first, Lee recommends the dairy slam set with a cheese chicken quesadilla and an Oreo milkshake. The best part? You can purchase it using your semester’s allotment of BoardPlus! Stick around long enough, and you may even witness the many screenings hosted in the Grille area on its enormous flatscreen TV. (One of the most recent screenings was a community-wide Super Bowl watch party.) Perhaps Cassidy puts it best: “What isn’t an amenity here?”

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Meese Tell All

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Can’t get enough of Dunster? Don’t worry – we’re not dun yet! Check out what the HoCo chairs have to say to a few more burning questions!

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Which song best describes Dunster?

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EPC: It’s definitely not something, like, pop. It’s giving The Beatles or Fleetwood Mac to me. Aw, maybe “Here Comes the Sun.” I don’t know if that’s accurate, but that’s what my brain tells me.

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SJL: I have one that’s also based on the sun: “Another Day of Sun” from La La Land. There’s a pretty iconic Housing Day video back in 2017, and my now roommate (my freshman blocking mate) saw that and he was chanting it inside of our freshman congregation while we were waiting for Housing Day to happen…He was like, “Another day of Duuunster!”

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What’s your favorite view at Dunster?

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EPC: My personal favorite view is sitting in the library facing out towards the window.

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SJL: I'm Canadian, so I had to do the F-1 visa, where they send you a little envelope with a packet or whatever, and that postcard had Dunster and the Weeks Bridge. Fast forward: Now I’m here, and there's a circular window — you can see it outside, if you walk along Memorial Drive — where you get a full view of the Weeks Bridge, and you see Memorial Drive, and you see the river. Oh my gosh, it’s one of my top three views ever — and it’s in my bedroom.

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What’s the biggest misconception you’ve heard about Dunster?

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EPC: Oh, I have one. It’s a big one: that Dunster doesn’t have community. We do have community. It looks different than other people’s communities, but we still have community.

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SJL: Yeah, Dunster is a very chill House. I think we’re not as in your face. We’re really organic.

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EPC: We keep it classy.

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At the end of the day, if there’s one thing the HoCo chairs want to emphasize, it’s that they don’t gatekeep. “Even if you don’t get Dunster, you’re always welcome,” said Cassidy. The community of Dunster — in all its beautiful, vibrant, moose-tastic glory — has a place for anyone who wants to be a meese in spirit. Look out for Dunster at your door this Housing Day season!

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At the end of the day, if there’s one thing the HoCo chairs want to emphasize, it’s that they don’t gatekeep. “Even if you don’t get Dunster, you’re always welcome,” said Cassidy. The community of Dunster — in all its beautiful, vibrant, moose-tastic glory — has a place for anyone who wants to be a meese in spirit. Look out for Dunster at your door this Housing Day season!

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Correction: March 11, 2025

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Due to an editing error, a previous version of this article incorrectly described Henry Dunster as a Harvard alumnus in the class of 1634. In fact, Dunster received a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge in 1634. Harvard was not founded until 1636.

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Correction: March 14, 2025

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A previous version of this article stated the incorrect class year for Dunster House Committee chair Spencer J. Lee ’26.

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Your favorite real estate agents are back in business! If you're looking for the stats on your future home on campus — or are an upperclassman looking to gloat — you're in luck; Flyby's compiled each House's quirks, amenities, and housing details for you to properly revel in the Housing Day spirit.

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Find all of the houses here!

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3/10: Our first set of articles focuses on the Quad! They might be slightly — like, actually, very slightly — further from your classes, but they’re well worth the walk. If you land in Cabot, Currier, or Pfoho, you can count yourself among the lucky ones. If you’re curious about alternatives to House life, then our first piece of bonus content, focused on the Dudley Co-Op, was written just for you!

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3/11: Welcome to the second day of Flyby’s Housing Market, where we will be guiding you through all you need to know about River East! Whether it be late night dinner, brutalist architecture, or an SEC shuttle stop dedicated to your House that you desire, this neighborhood — consisting of Dunster, Leverett, and Mather — is definitely for you! More concerned about House libraries than any of the above? Try our quiz to find out which one out of the 12 matches your aesthetic best!

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3/12: Third day's the charm! Next up on Housing Market is River West. With beautiful dom(us)es, historic charm, and IM spirit, Eliot, Kirkland, and Winthrop are sure to win your heart this housing season. More interested in what lies beneath this neighborhood? Check out our investigation of the Harvard tunnels!

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3/13: Last but certainly not least is River Central! Whether you’re hoping for a newly renovated room, sad to leave the Memorial Church bells behind, or dreaming of daily access to hot breakfast in your pajamas, this neighborhood has something for you. If you’re feeling peckish after you finish reading about Adams, Lowell, and Quincy, read our writers’ review of the eggs in each House to see where you’ll be going for Sunday brunch.

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Heart-Eyed House

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“Cabot House’s motto is Semper Cor, which translates to ‘always heart,’ and I think that’s embodied in everything about Cabot,” says House Committee (HoCo) co-chair Sanjna N. Rajagopalan ’26. One of the three upperclassman Houses in the Radcliffe Quadrangle (lovingly, and sometimes with loathing, known as “the Quad”), Cabot House proudly wears its heart on its sleeve.

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It houses around 400 residents, or Cabotians, including notable alumni like Ketanji Brown Jackson '92, Rivers Cuomo '06, and Helen Keller, class of 1904 (Supreme Court and Weezer? Talk about range). Cabot House overlooks the Quad Lawn, seeing it through its summers of frisbee games and winters of snowball fights and igloos, with the Student Organization Center at Hilles right next door.

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Cabot’s emphasis on community is highlighted even in its crest, which contains three codfish — the House’s mascot. “This is a personal interpretation: it’s the Quad. We are family, and we invite other people to also be fish with us. To join the fish family.” said HoCo co-chair Julia Alvarenga ’26, when asked about the meaning of the crest. Rajagopalan added, “Three musketeers. Three fishketeers.”

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School of Fish

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As highlighted by its motto, community is key to life in Cabot. Throughout the year, Cabot hosts many events, from Semper Corpse, their Halloween themed movie night on the Quad Lawn, to Festivus, their annual winter holiday party that features food, a burning of the year’s grievances, roasts, and even feats of strength. “People will clear their schedules for this and they’ll roast each other throughout the night,” says Rajagopalan.

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Aside from their biggest events, though, Cabot’s sense of community is present year-round through smaller traditions. For instance, they host monthly ‘Great Cabot Bake Offs’ (as featured on Instagram) where sweet treats are elevated by a healthy dose of competition and a cozy kitchen. Other spur of the moment events also highlight Cabot’s community. “We had an aquarium… and one of our fishes died, so we had a fish funeral and everybody came in tuxes and black umbrellas and we ate sushi. It was awesome,” recounts Rajagopalan.

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Above all, though, the community in Cabot is present in its everyday life. Alvarenga describes daily life in Cabot House as full of meaningful interactions with all of her fellow Cabotions, “From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to sleep, I have interactions with people… they’re meaningful interactions, you know, in the bathroom or in the dining hall. It doesn’t matter with who, whether it’s…with the students, with the deans, with the dining hall staff, you will always find somebody to talk to.”

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House Spirit(s)

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Community is clearly at the heart of everything Cabot, and their House spirit definitely does not disappoint either. In intramural sports, Cabot has been playing the long game through their strategy of slowly rising the ranks. Rajagopalan described the strategy: “So we have this 12-year plan, this thing we joke about a lot because we were last. And we like to joke about it all in good spirit. But this year we’re doing, like, shockingly well, like six years ahead of our 12-year plan. We’re sixth right now, last I checked.” So, for you future Cabot sophomores looking to be involved in IMs, this is your chance to be part of an underdog story like no other!

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Cabot’s House spirit is more vocal than any other House’s on Housing Day. “People don’t rally around their House, around their community, the way they do in the Quad,” says Rajagopalan, discussing the talent that goes into their Housing Day video. “Really, our only competition is Currier. You know, that’s where it’s at.”

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But wait! Cabot is also home to literal spirits, most notably the ghost of Margaret Coleman Waites. Margaret haunts the infamous library suite of Cabot House (the library she donated to Radcliffe College) and has her own email address, from which she makes her presence known through periodic communication to current residents. Margaret isn’t the only spirit roaming the halls; past Cabotians are remembered throughout Cabot, with names written on the walls of the House’s tunnels, and the House gym is even named after a recent alumnus (the ‘Nik MAC’, named after Nikolas Kirk ’23, who, legend has it, only used it once).

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Life Underwater

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Enough about the dead. You want to know about living in Cabot, don’t you? Living arrangements in Cabot House vary widely, from hallway singles to massive suites of up to six people. Notably, sophomores in Cabot are able to get their own hallway singles, be it in the main buildings of the House or in Cronkhite Center, Cabot’s overflow housing. And, if the slightly longer walk from the Yard has you down, you’ll be happy to know almost every part of Cabot is connected by underground tunnels, with the only exceptions being the two ‘islands,’ Bertram Hall and Eliot Hall.

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Once they begin life as a fish, Cabot residents have access to all sorts of amenities including the Aquarium, a dance studio, a theater, the biggest gym in the Quad, a pottery studio, beautiful common rooms, a wellness room, and an underwater collaborative room. In short, the House truly has everything you could ever need. And for those looking to get out of the Harvard bubble, Porter Square is just a short walk from the Quad, offering a whole new side of Cambridge to explore.

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Even the dining hall upholds the charm of life in Cabot, in spite of its reputation as aesthetically un-pleasing. “People who are not part of Cabot will be like, oh, it looks like a retirement home. And you know what? So what? Like, it looks like a living room in the best way, that you feel comfortable walking around in your pajamas,” says Rajagopalan.

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To The Newbies...

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Finally, to the newest members of Cabot House, Alvarenga has a few words: “It’s like a coffee cup. You look at it at first, you will look, you might look at your letter and think, ‘Oh no, I’m Quadded. I will have to take the shuttle, I have to walk.’ It’s a bitter coffee. However, you can add sugar, you can add strawberry syrup, you can add vanilla, you can add whipped cream on top. And I would say that’s the Cabot experience. You make your own experience…it’s up to you. You can take the bitter coffee, or you can turn it into a frappuccino, a strawberry frappuccino with the strawberry on top and chocolate covered and sprinkles and whipped cream and chocolate sauce.”

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Semper Cabot — and semper flyby!

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Rooted Community

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If you’re lucky enough to be sorted into Currier, you’ll find a community as mighty as an oak, with roots just as intertwined as the tree on the House’s shield. Currierites, as residents of the House are affectionately dubbed, show up in full force for House events big and small. IMs? They’re there. Currier karaoke (or should we say, Currioke) night? They’re there. In the dhall for the House Committe’s (HoCo’s) regular but randomly scheduled food drops? They’re there. (Well duh; even as a River resident, I would pull up for some midnight fast food.) Housing Day video filming, months in advance of Housing Day itself? They’re there, and they’re in a tree costume.

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Perhaps more important than Currierites’ presence itself is the energy that residents of the Tree House bring to their interactions with others in the community. Currier HoCo chair Giovani S. Gomez ’27 describes the community as immediately warm and welcoming: “I remember first meeting Chubi [Chibuikem C. Uche ’24] and Tolu [Ademola ’27] and just having those immediate, kind of funny quips with them and having those conversations where it’s just like, these guys, like, talk to you.” So, we promise, the members of the Currier House community are very chill, and in it, you’ll find people that will stop to talk to you instead of asking, “How are you?” and running away before you can answer.

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With the House mailing list, Currierwire, and a separate students-only mailing list, Currier Underground, both active, you will have no shortage of opportunities to interact with the people who make Currier House the coziest tree hollow north of the Charles River. Not all of these people are students, though. Some recent graduates, including Uche, remain active in House life as House aides. Meanwhile, tutors are pillars of the House community, hosting small study breaks for Currierites to relax alongside their neighbors while munching on treats like hot chocolate and cookies. One resident tutor, Christopher J. Shallue, adds something even sweeter to life in the House: his adorable dog Ari! Ari can be found periodically in the dhall, where students can pause to give him the cuddles and belly rubs he deserves.

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At this point, you might be thinking that Currier couldn’t possibly get more wholesome, but that’s where you’re wrong. Gomez and his HoCo co-chair Natalie T. Weiner ’26 gushed about Bill Oliverio, the Currier Securitas guard. “This morning, I was sitting at breakfast, and he went and sat down with someone who was sitting alone… He just really cares about all of us,” Weiner said. “And so, we love Bill so much.” This sentiment is reciprocated; when Oliverio kept me entertained as I waited for the Quad shuttle, he noted that, of all the Houses he has been a security guard for, Currier was his favorite.

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Gomez and Weiner count meeting (and growing to love) Oliverio as a Currier tradition, but this (delightful) experience is not the only event that newly minted trees can anticipate. Currier residents are also invited to an open house held by their Faculty Deans Latanya A. Sweeney and Sylvia I. Barrett, where they’ll find not only amazing food but also Segways. Yes, you read that right; whenever you drop by an open house at Currier, you’ll get to roleplay as an athlete as you zoom around in between delicious bites.

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Other consistent House events include themed steins, held once every two weeks, and intramurals, in which Currier residents are loud and proud participants. On an annual basis, Currier students can also look forward to rounds of White Elephant with gifts — including Alexas! — funded by their Faculty Deans; a very fancy dinner in the fall known as the Audrey Bruce Currier Dinner, in honor of the House’s namesake, a member of the Class of 1965; and, in the past two years, a ski trip. Other seasonal events include an Easter egg hunt and Currier’s Heaven and Hell party, a Halloween staple that invariably draws crowds from as far as Mather to dance the night away. Currier’s schedule is more packed than the average Harvard student’s… which is saying a lot.

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Life’s Better in the Treehouse

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Currier House proper consists of four towers — Bingham, Daniels, Gilbert, and Tuchman — each named for a famous alum… though the Yo-Yo Ma tower, for the beloved '76 alum, is curiously absent (someone should get on that). Some students might be placed in overflow housing in Cronkhite, eleven minutes from the House.

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While Cronkhite consists entirely of singles, the style of dorm rooms within Currier proper varies between the towers. Most sophomores will find themselves nested in Daniels, where they can expect to be placed in spacious double and singles connected by a hallway-like room with a sink. Sam R. Vitale ’25, a previous Currier HoCo chair, noted that Daniels’s hallway bathrooms were “super clean,” despite, curiously enough, having a bathtub? Vitale also had an incredibly high rating of Currier’s water pressure; in describing her suite’s bathroom (in Gilbert, not Daniels), she mentioned, “I actually really like our shower. It feels like my home shower, except with better water pressure.”

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Though sophomore housing in Currier is already amazing, you’re sure to experience an upgrade after you’ve lived in Currier for a semester or two. Both Gomez and Weiner were able to move to a new room after their first semester in Currier, Gomez from a double to the connected single and Weiner from Cronkhite to Currier proper; Currier’s willingness to move students into more desirable housing options as people leave to study abroad or graduate off-cycle is a unique — and amazing — aspect of Currier’s housing system. Even if you’re not up to a second move-in during your sophomore year, luxurious singles and a few suites are par for the course for upperclassmen in the House. Outside of Daniels, bathrooms are connected to students’ dorms even outside of suites, as pairs of singles share a Jack-and-Jill-style bathroom.

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Unfortunately, Currier offers little variety in its available suites, featuring mainly suites of four with few options for larger groups apart from the Ten-Man. (So, sorry, not sorry — you’ll have to find some way to cope with living all of two minutes away from your blockmates.) While the limited range of suite types can restrict students that would like a traditional suite-style dorm, the suites themselves are both gorgeous and spacious. The suites at the top of the towers are known as solarium suites for their floor-to-ceiling windows and their residents’ exclusive access to a large, floor-wide common room with ridiculously nice views.

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Hanging in the Canopy

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Many of Currier’s numerous common spaces can be found on the Lower Main level (the same floor as the dhall) and are consequently accessible from any of the four towers in Currier proper. The towers’ connection to each other and to this shared common space has made the Currier community even more tight-knit.

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Currier’s common spaces are incredibly diverse, including a gym, a dance studio, a reading room, a makerspace, and a meditation room. (It also has upwards of 50 kitchens…) Currier also has many, many general purpose spaces, with common rooms — usually with a kitchen and a TV — on each level of each tower, an arcade, and conference-style rooms known as the Poker Room and the Beehive located near the dhall. If you’re confused by the House with a tree mascot having a room named for bees, stay confused because Currier’s common spaces refuse to be named with tree puns. Other common spaces include the Fishbowl, an open area that most students pass through on their way to the dhall or their rooms, and the Mousehole, a recessed area off of the Fishbowl that features comfy seating, a TV, and a piano.

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Fittingly, the most beloved Currier common space is the dhall. Nicole A. Calderon ’25 had this to say about the dhall: “People are there at one, two, three in the morning, always telling stories, always doing something.” Not all of the people you’ll see in the dhall in these wee hours of the night will be Currierites; people are willing to trek in to find some good food and even better company in the space that Weiner calls “the soul of the House.”

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Wind in the Willows

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Still looking for more info about all that’s up in the Tree House? The HoCo chairs are ready to add timber to the spark of love in your heart for Currier.

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If you were to describe your House with a HUDS dish, which would it be?

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GSG: The clam chowder. I don’t know why — I love the clam chowder, and I think it gives very much, like, it feels just like Currier, like homey. This is something I need on a cold night, and I’m in my House, my cottage; there’s, like, a warm fire going, and I just have some nice clam chowder I just made.

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NTW: I really hate clam chowder… but I agree with the sentiment behind clam chowder.

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What do you think is the biggest misconception about your House?

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GSG: That the Quad is, like, this distant faraway land.

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NTW: It’s really a lot closer than you think. Like, the shuttles are running constantly.

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What is one thing you want freshmen to know about your House?

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GSG: No matter what, you’re always welcome.

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NTW: Everyone in Currier wants to get to know people in the House, and we’re so excited to meet the new freshmen.

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Any final words? (Not at all ominous…)

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GSG: You know, my friend Ashwin [Sivakumar ’26] said this today: ‘There are 12 Houses, but there's only one home.’ And I think we can end on that, you know?

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NTW: Yeah, yeah — I think that sums it up.

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With spacious housing, amazing amenities, and a community that really, truly (treely?) cares, Currier House somehow manages to be even better than its Housing Day videos make it seem — and that’s a very high bar. If you’re lucky enough to have been placed in Currier, welcome home.

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We Are Pfamily!

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Located in the Radcliffe Quadrangle, Pfoho is situated at the northernmost corner of Harvard’s campus — which explains its original name of “North House.” The House got a glow-up in 1995, thanks to benefactors Carl Jr. '28 and Carol Pforzheimer '31, and “NoHo” became “Pfoho.” Pfoho has since been the home base for the beautiful community that is seen in the House today, and the House’s sense of community is NoHo joke. One central part of Pfoho’s identity is its residents’ skill in the art of puns, as generation after generation of Pfoho students join in on the playful tradition of adding a “pf” to everyday words. House Committee co-chair Aidan J. Bowers ’26, an Editor-at-Large of The Crimson’s Art Board, noted, “Pf-, you know, is like a huge part of our House,” manifesting through the names of many of the main attractions of the House, such as the “spfa” and “pfarcade.”

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Not pfeeling convinced yet? Beyond having their own lingo, Pfoho makes sure to keep their community alive through a really full social calendar which residents pride themselves on. One of the House’s largest traditions, Hygge, invites students to enjoy donuts and cider in the Comstock Living Room, one of the House’s common areas. The name of the event directly translates to “comfortable” in Danish. A space where you’re encouraged to sit back and relax amidst the chaos that we call life at Harvard? Sign us up (no actually, we need it)! If smaller events are more your vibe, Pfoho still has you covered. The House offers steins as many others do, with Bowers shouting out the “failed valenstein” stein — an event catered towards those without luck on Valentine’s Day — as a notable one. Specific to Pfoho, though, is the House’s pfood drops. These “iconic” events, as Bowers describes, are just as they sound; the House will occasionally cater food randomly during the week to provide a midnight snack for its residents. In bringing people together in the dhall, this event specifically has become “a really big hallmark of Pfoho culture” in Bowers’ eyes. If you find yourself needing a breath of fresh air, when the weather brightens up, the House moves to host events such as s’more making on its terrace, a perfect scenic spot which overlooks the entire Quad Lawn.

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Another integral feature of Pfoho’s community are the House’s tutors and Faculty Deans, who can commonly be seen eating with students and passing throughout the House exchanging greetings. Bowers recounts that after he transferred from Mather to Pfoho (yes, people do transfer from the River to the Quad), the Faculty Deans recognized him before he even had to introduce himself as a new resident of the House. Being “directly welcomed into the community,” as Bowers describes it, truly affirmed the desires of Pfaculty to support and care for their students, whether they are new or old to the community.

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While Pfoho’s community might make it seem like students are always outside of their rooms, the House’s more-than-ideal living situation actually makes it hard to leave them. There are three main living set-ups that Pfoho is known for: their special suite, duplexes, and dingles. Pfoho’s highly sought after suite is the Bell Tower suite, which resides directly under the bell tower in Moors Hall. With a spacious common room, the space is an iconic party spot within the House, and is even where Mark Zuckerberg met his wife, Priscilla. Beyond the Bell Tower suite, duplexes (rooms with two stories) can be commonly found throughout the three main halls of the House: Moors, Comstock, and Holmes. Double the number of floors, double the fun! Dingles, the last — but certainly not the least — notable part of Pfoho’s housing, refers to spaces that are assigned as singles but were originally meant to be doubles.

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What can rising sopfomores expect, you might be wondering? Pfnewbies are likely to be placed into conjoined singles, many of which are triples, in which they’ll dwell in one of multiple singles that are connected to a hallway, but also have doors that connect between them internally. If you love being social but hate waking up to your roommate’s alarm, then Pfoho is for you!

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Just when you think that it can’t possibly get better, Pfoho raises the bar once again when it comes to its array of amenities. Like most Houses, Pfoho is equipped with the typical House amenities of a gym, music practice rooms, and a variety of large common rooms for residents to share. Looking for more? No need to worry — whatever your desire is, Pfoho has the answer. In need of a brain break in the form of games? Pfoho boasts a vibrant arcade, known within the House as the “pfarcade,” which hosts a variety of games for students to enjoy including air hockey. Want a place where you can sit and do nothing without judgement (yes, looking at you)? Another notable feature of the House that is not seen elsewhere is the spfa, which is equipped with luxurious lounge chairs to help you decompress and procrastinate in style. While this all is convincing on its own, Bowers revealed that the House’s Faculty Deans “just did a House refresh” of many of the House’s rooms. A new cafe study space, as well as a serenity space, are in the works, as well as a revamped Senior Common Room. Seems like a great time to be a rising sopfomore!

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Back and Pforth

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Already obsessed and looking for more? We can’t blame you — here are some of the answers to your burning Pfoho questions

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If you had to describe your House in three words, which three would they be?

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AJB: Quirky, pfun, pfriendly.

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What side of TikTok do you think that Pfoho would be on?

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AJB: I feel like Pfoho would be the TikToks where it’s like a true crime thing but over someone baking cookies, and there’s a Subway Surfers reel beneath it.

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What do you think is the biggest misconception about Pfoho?

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AJB: That we’re the underdog of the Quad. I feel like we’re overlooked… I think Pfoho has a lot of incredible things in the Quad. We’re not to be overshadowed.

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What is one thing that you want first-years to know about your House?

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{shortcode-c006843df8b26eb073195dd10d134cc97b472814} Free will isn’t entirely an illusion; students can (and many do!) choose to live outside of the traditional House system. Some of these students (up to 32) live instead at 3 Sacramento St. or 1705 Massachusetts Ave., two Victorian houses that serve as the physical home for the Dudley Co-op.

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While students in the Co-op might not live in a House, they live in a literal house, unlike us plebes they are not without a home. With weekly meetings, chores, and stewardships, Co-op residents collectively care for their residences and for each other, forming a vibrant, supportive community that, believe it or not, is based on more than hippie values and vegetarianism — though the meals that residents cook for each other on a daily basis are, in fact, vegetarian. Residents break bread — literally and figuratively, since homemade bread is a regular sight at 3 Sacramento St. — on a nightly basis and enjoy lively conversations before they return to their assignments or set up for one of their regular (and legendary) parties. Many traditions central to the Co-op revolve around meals, including Feaster, an Easter Feast; Love Bites, a Halloween-themed Valentine’s Day party; and Naked Brunch (no explanation needed).

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Many students in the Co-op are creatively inclined (or “historically very artsy, very queer, and very political,” as Mariah M. Norman ’25 put it); residents make this abundantly clear through paintings on walls throughout the Co-op and through the various creations — from mulled wine to freshly churned butter — that they share with their housemates. The students in the Co-op also exhibit the eccentricity you would expect from an artist of yore, naming the rat as their mascot. Yes, you read that right, and yes, I was just as scandalized as you are now. In response to my flummoxed face, Norman rushed to explain, “We’re allowed to do that because we don’t have rats. There’s no rats, there’s no roaches. We don’t have pests, so we can joke about it.” Honestly, I’m not entirely convinced, but okay, I guess…

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If the thought of living without bonus roommates (read: an entire battalion of rats, roaches, or silverfish) is tempting enough to convince you to leave your House for the Co-op, you are in luck because we’ve compiled the Spark Notes version for you. Typically, students interested in joining the community at the Co-op will start out as a “quarterboarder,” completing a smaller fraction of the chores a resident would be responsible for and participating in Co-op social activities without living in either of the Co-op’s buildings. If the thought of chores is too daunting for you after a few semesters of dhall food and abusing providing financial support to the HUA laundry service, you should note that chores can be fun! Actually. “Living here [at Dudley] can sometimes make those chores actually feel fulfilling… Here, you might, like, bump into a couple of people and they’re like, “Oh, yeah, I’m doing laundry, too,’ and then you do it together,” Ash R. Johnson noted. One of your laundry buddies might even be a future talk show host, as Norman and Johnson divulged that Conan O’Brien ’85 (a resident of Mather House) once quarterboarded at the Co-op. So, if you join the Co-op, you’ll be able to eat dinner at a table O’Brien personally wiped down instead of staring longingly at his signed picture in the Mather JCR — talk about motivation to get your hands dirty.

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After quarterboarding, students are formally voted into the Co-op, allowing them to finally live there! Similar to the rising junior and senior housing lotteries in most Houses, students in the Co-op take turns choosing rooms based on seniority, but priority is assigned based on semesters of involvement in the Co-op rather than academic class. (So, essentially the same process as in any House but with much fewer mental gymnastics.)

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Students living in the Co-op pay less for room and board than other students at the College, but that doesn’t mean that their housing is subpar. Actually, it’s quite the opposite. If the Co-op was at capacity, a few students would need to double up, but with 27 students currently living in the Co-op (many of them seniors), everyone gets to enjoy their own space in a roomy single. By roomy, I mean ridiculously roomy; singles in the Co-op make the average Quad bedroom look small. If students would like, they can choose to share their room with another living creature since the Co-op is kind enough to allow pets in its 1705 Mass. Ave. location.

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Apart from amazing rooms, residents in Dudley also enjoy some amazing amenities, including an industrial kitchen, complete with a walk-in fridge. Other common spaces include a basement that is often used for parties, a library with a TV perfect for movie nights (especially for screenings of a certain Flyby-approved vampire romance franchise), and the so-called “Den of Iniquity,” a not-so-quiet study space for students off of the foyer. These common spaces are concentrated in the 3 Sacramento St. house — a two-minute walk for those in 1705 Mass. Ave — but a spacious garden at the other house is a favorite spot in warmer months.

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Another unique feature of the Co-op is the warmth the residents add to the space. As Norman noted, “You build an actual community with people because you're doing real communal living.” This community is reflected on the walls throughout the Co-op, including a wall dedicated to quotes of residents, a wall decorated with illustrations of residents’ crushes, and (perhaps students’ favorite), the so-called “communism wall,” emblazoned with the call “Workingmen of the world, unite!” in several languages. Additionally, just as in the Houses, students often paint their names throughout the houses, especially as they near graduation, making their mark (quite literally) on the community and space they call home.

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In Dudley, people get real and as Johnson put it, “real entangled.” Real human connection is, perhaps, anathema for students at this school, if relationship statuses are anything to go by, but if you’d prefer housemates to Housemates, would love to whip up a storm in the kitchen, or simply feel dissatisfied with House life, the Co-op might just be for you!

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Need to know more about the real estate market? Read the rest of our Housing Market feature here!

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March at Harvard is a true paradox. On one hand, it’s a glimmer of hope: the sun’s out, spring break is just around the corner, and the Charles River is starting to thaw. On the other hand, it’s a brutal tease — weather swinging from sunny to snow in 24 hours, midterms creeping up, and Housing Day looming over your head. You get a taste of spring… but then remember you’re still buried under psets and midterms. So, is March a month of renewal or the greatest test of mental fortitude? You decide.

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Love It

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March is my real New Year. It’s the first month of the first season (spring), and let’s be honest — it’s practically impossible to do anything productive until the sun starts coming out regularly. As much as I love a good snow day, the winter weather stopped being aesthetic the moment the holiday season ended and the gorgeous white Christmas turned into a gray, hazardous sludge-fest. Seriously — I’d almost forgotten that the Yard was once green. That’s when March swoops in to save the day: It waits until you’re drowning in psets, stressing over midterms, and cursing the wind chill for making it feel ten degrees colder than it actually is. Then, it springs (no pun intended) days of blue skies and sunshine on you, and everything’s right in the world again (until you realize that your Expos paper is still due in two hours…).

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Not a fan of Cambridge’s spring weather? Don’t worry — March graciously provides you with an entire week of spring break to escape reality and actually enjoy your life for once! Sandwiched between a month with an awkward three-day weekend (who actually has time to do anything fun over President’s Day??) and a month with NO BREAKS AT ALL (how dare you April?!), March is clearly the month that most values a work-life balance. There’s even a three-day upgrade from February for you to catch up on everything and feel extra productive (currently trying to convince myself this is actually how life works)!

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Also, shoutout to Pi Day (for the math concentrators), Daylight Savings (for the early birds), March Madness (for the basketball-lovers), midterm season (just kidding), and HOUSING DAY!! There’s just so much to love about March.

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Hate It

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March is my worst enemy. It’s a month of deception, uncertainty, and greed — similar traits to that section kid; we all know one. March’s primary holiday, St. Patty’s Day, is not one worth the celebration it receives. The holiday has become a full-blown glorification of leprechauns, the greediest creatures of all. Not to mention how leprechauns have ruined a beautiful part of nature, rainbows, by turning them into a chase for profits. We already have an overload of econ majors — we do not need more dedicated bag-chasers at Harvard. This is a liberal arts institution.

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Along with March’s odd flagship celebration, the month is packed with uncertainty. It seems like every day the weather goes from 65 degrees and sunny to 30 degrees, windy, and raining. The whiplash leaves me guessing whether to leave the dorm in just a t-shirt or in three layers with a scarf, requiring an unnecessarily complex level of thought to my morning. This complexity is simply unwelcome, given that all of my Harvard brain power goes toward March midterms, choosing a blocking group, spring break plans, internship cover letters, and daily 100+ page readings. I mark March as a month with no brain power to spare, and the consistent inconsistency is only a further detriment.

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Finally, the absolute worst part of March is its similar name and proximity to May. We have three sets of months that share first letters (As, Ms, and Js), which is way too many for me. It needs to be cut down, and March has to go. The name is just ugly. May, the far superior month, deserves the M. It’s a three-letter harmony versus March’s jumble of letters that it calls a name. Not only that, but May is just the superior month. Summer officially begins, graduation happens, and my birthday is celebrated. What does March have going for it? Nothing, see above.

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If you couldn’t tell, I am passionate about my hate for March. I also have a paper and midterms calling, so I will leave all of you lovely Flyby readers with this: Would you go around saying that March is your FAVORITE month? Didn’t think so.

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\r\nIn the end, March at Harvard is a month of extremes: you’re either living for the rare sunshine or questioning your life choices as the rain pours down on you as you leave (run from) your dorm. March gives you hope with spring break but also piles on midterms like it’s trying to test your sanity. Whether you find joy in the madness or spend the month cursing leprechauns and the weather gods, March is definitely a ride. So, whichever side you’re on, just remember: there’s always one constant — Housing Day, which for freshmen is either the happiest day of your life or the worst. Enjoy!

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Open-note midterms

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Spending several hours crafting the ultimate cheat sheet, writing in the smallest font humanly possible, and strategizing which formulas make the cut? Honestly, that sounds kind of fun. My version of studying is frantically rereading all the dense readings I’ve either skimmed or simply ~ignored~, pretending I understand them, and hoping my essay somehow gives “engaging critically with the text.”

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Midterms as in plural?

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STEM students don’t just have a midterm; they have rounds of them. The first round is typically around the time the rest of us are also going through it. The second and, for some, third round (insane) follow. All I have to say is that if you have more than one, it is simply no longer a midterm. It is a series of unfortunate events. Meanwhile, I have one take-home essay due in two weeks, and I will be in the trenches about it until the very last second.

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Midterm right before finals

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I have heard this complaint countless times. Honestly, no rebuttal. I agree. Professors need to pick a struggle. At that point, just call it a final. It has never, and will never, be that deep.

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Curves on midterms

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The way some of you pray for the downfall of others is crazy. The worse everyone does, the better you do? Meanwhile, if my essay is bad, it just stays bad. There is no magical curve, no collective suffering bailout — just a sad little comment from my professor suggesting office hours.

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Not having to write multiple papers

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STEM students will complain about psets, labs, and exams, but what they don’t have is three 15-page papers due within a 48-hour window, all worth a vague but terrifying percentage of the final grade. I will be writing until 11:59 p.m. for the week to come, surviving on coffee and delusion.

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Whether you only have take-home exams or are prepping to survive your numerous midterms, we’re all in this together. And, as much as we love to complain, we did, in fact, choose this life. No one forced us to declare our concentrations or take that notoriously brutal class “for fun.” Maybe next semester you’ll make better choices.

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{shortcode-a67740698dcd6b3ecc24c3f2c5d72e016d64284c} With blocking groups finalized last week (or many moons ago, if you’re an upperclassman), you probably thought that the chapter of your life focused on signing a contract with the College designating an arbitrarily sized group of people as your favorites was over. Well, you were wrong: now, it’s time for regrets. Not your choice of blockmates — we’re not rude enough to call you out on that — but your choice of blocking group name.

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We’re sure that you and your blockmates thought yourselves very clever for managing to fuse all of your initials into a somewhat intelligible acronym (and you might be), but you could have done so much better. We hate to see so much potential wasted year over year, so here’s a few suggestions for you to forever compare to your (inferior) blocking group name. (Or, hey, maybe you’ll use one of these in the rising senior and junior housing lotteries.)

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Roblox

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For the students with range, able to ace their test after spending the night playing Dress to Impress and creating impeccable Total Drama Island recreations. Using this name would have made you basically a brand ambassador, and therefore likely to experience the total fame and admiration associated with the game company. So, now you’ve just lost your opportunity to get, or become, the gamer girls on campus.

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Jenny from the Block

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Did you used to have a little, but want to have a lot (i.e. you no longer want a double where you are literally sleeping on top of your roommate)? This name would have been for you. Funky, fresh, and with JLo on your side, this name would have elevated your living situation towards the bigger and better. You would have made the money and gotten the mansion in the Housing Lottery — even though people would have constantly asked you which one of you was named Jenny (or Jenni, which would be cooler).

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Blochannalia

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Fiending for Lowell? The college admissions process should have taught you well: If you demonstrated your interest early enough in the process by naming your blocking group after the House event of the year, blue men and bell towers would have been in your future.

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Johann Sebastian Block

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Musically talented? Aiming for an in-tune House, such as Dunster with their extensive artistic history, Leverett with its library theater, or Eliot with its new Tiny Desk musical series? Know who Johann even is? This name was for you. Cue Cello Suite No. 1 in G Minor (you know this one, trust).

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Bloque

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If you were aiming for a more classy upperclassman living situation, furnished with couches and throw pillows to match, this name would have served you well. After seeing this name the Housing Gods would have refused to place you in the tragedy recognized as Cronkhite; only Claverly Hall, with its marble embellishments, would have been suitable for you. But alas, now you’ll have to live with the plebes.

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Blog

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Of course, this name is a homage to the only blog that matters. We presume you know which one you mean, since you’re on its website right now. If you had been wise enough to imbue your blocking group with the sacred spirit of the best website on earth, then perhaps the Housing Gods would have smiled upon you. Too late now, though.

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Blawk Blawk

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Just as the prices of eggs are going up, the quality of your housing would have as well if you had used this name. You should have capitalized (haha get it) on this inpflation (not a typo, iykyk) like a true finance kid.

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New Kids on the Block

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Your blocking group will be the new kids on the block after this Housing Day, so you should have embraced it while also demonstrating your wonderful music taste.

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Brick

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You forgot to remind the administrators at the Harvard College Housing Office about your desperate desire to have brick walls, so you’re now fated to spend the rest of your years in concrete (ete, ete, ete). Let’s hope you survive the jungle.

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Sphere

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You don't believe in cubes. And guess what has four corners? Quad successfully avoided (but not by you, loser).

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We assume that the perfectionist in you is now bawling at having ruined your entire life and Harvard experience. Unfortunately, you’ve passed the point of no return, so you’ll have to move on as best you can, if that’s even possible. To save yourself strife in the future, you should probably just consult us on all major (and minor) life decisions — hope this helps, thanks!

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During the long weekend, with psets to do and midterms to study for, I made a totally rational decision that anyone in my position would have: I took the new SAT for fun on a Saturday night. Nothing says “lit” like taking a standardized test of your own volition.

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Back in my glory days (read: high school, two years ago), the SAT was an ancient ritual involving #2 pencils, paper Scantrons, and physical calculators. But the College Board, in their infinite wisdom, has now gone digital — shortening the test from three hours to just over two hours. How thoughtful! Now students have a whole extra hour of their lives back to agonize over the three multiple choice questions they were unsure about.

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While I did well enough on the SAT in high school to trick Harvard’s admissions office into letting me in, I was curious to see if my brain cells had survived two years of HUDS and questionable amounts of caffeine. Armed with a half bottle of Snapple Iced Tea (the closest thing to a performance-enhancing drug I had on hand) and the desperate need to prove that I hadn’t peaked at 17, I settled into a cozy armchair at 10:30 p.m. with determination.

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The first thing I noticed was the drastic change to the reading section. Instead of lengthy passages about banana diseases, there were tiny excerpts from different texts for each question — clearly designed for the TikTok-ravaged attention spans of kids these days (same though). However, to further maximize performance, I’d recommend adding a Subway Surfers split screen option for test takers.

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It was somewhat interesting to keep up with the rapid-fire passage changes, but the reading section was manageable. I was genuinely relieved to discover that two years of STEM classes hadn’t completely destroyed my literacy skills.

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After the reading section came writing. Again, different passages for almost every question — a stark departure from what I remembered. They’ve added these interesting “student notes” problems that made me question the quality of the notes these supposed students are taking. Still, I wasn’t panicking yet.

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I wouldn’t consider myself a math prodigy by any means, but in high school I managed to score an 800 on the math section. The only math class I’ve taken at Harvard was Math 21a during freshman fall — an experience I’ll need decades of therapy to repress and recover from. While all knowledge of multivariable calculus has left my body and soul (what even is an integral??), I assumed I would still be able to do basic algebra.

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I was wrong. So very, very wrong. Somewhere between my Perusall readings and Chem27 psets, I had completely forgotten how parabolas work. PARABOLAS. The things I mastered in seventh grade while simultaneously learning to become a real person. On one hand, I guess this confirms that I’ve never once needed to calculate the vertex of a parabola while reading scientific papers. But on the other hand, I used to be able to do this in middle school. :(

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At this point, I started to deeply empathize with the contestants on “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader” who start crying when they can’t remember state capitals. If I was asked to factor a quadratic equation right now, things wouldn’t look so hot.

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As the clock inched toward 1 a.m., the caffeine from my Snapple was wearing off, and I found myself starting to feel sleepy. Yet I persevered through the final stretch of the math section — not for knowledge, not for glory, but just for Flyby.

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Finally, as my SAT journey came to its merciful conclusion, it was time to face my results. Instead of an actual score, the answer key gave me a range. It was pretty humbling to watch my score drop with every mistake I made.

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While this experience may be evidence that I peaked in high school, I’m comforted in knowing that parabolas have played exactly zero role in my collegiate career thus far. I can only hope that ten years from now, I’ll feel the same way about amino acid structures and the organic chemistry mechanisms that I’ve spent countless hours trying to memorize.

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Overall, taking the new SAT was a delightful way to procrastinate on my actual work while gaining some perspective. At the end of the day, the things that once seemed life-altering — like standardized tests or club comps — fade into obscurity, replaced by new anxieties, like whether or not I’ll have an internship for this summer (please hire me).

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So here’s to the irrelevance of parabolas and the blissful knowledge that perhaps someday, we’ll forget our current stressors, too. Or at least that’s what I’m telling myself as I stare at my Canvas to-do list, contemplating whether I should take the ACT next instead of writing my paper.

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