How to Harvard
Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve: Blocking Group Names
With blocking groups finalized last week (or many moons ago, if you’re an upperclassman), you probably thought that that chapter of your life was over. Well, you were wrong: now, it’s time for regrets — not your choice of blockmates but your choice of blocking group name.
Flyby Tries: Taking the New SAT
On a typical Saturday night, a Flyby writer decided to take the new SAT and see if she really peaked in high school. Spoiler alert — she probably did — but that’s okay!
Top Ten Things to Door Drop
Courtesy of the Salient’s complaints, we’re all going to get boxes on our doors to make it easier to distribute things to us that we did not request nor want. If you’re at a loss as to how to take advantage of the door mailboxes that we’ll surely see any day now, feel free to take inspiration from our list!
Ways to Rig the Blocking System
As the blocking form opens, we just know our freshmen readers are desperate to know how to outsmart the Housing lottery gods. So, Flyby’s put together this quick list of ways you can rig the blocking system and guarantee yourself the house of your dreams for the next three years!
Presidential Romance: A Valentine’s Day Date with Harvard’s Finest
Ever imagined what it would be like to date a former U.S. president? No? Well, we did it for you anyway. This year, Valentine’s Day just so happens to fall on Presidents’ Day weekend, so why not combine love with a little bit of history? It’s like dating an IOP kid who swears they’re going to be president — except these guys actually made it.
How To Live Without TikTok
If you’re still recovering from the temporary TikTok ban and feeling a bit put-off by the on-again-off-again nature of the app (it’s giving toxic situationship energy), we’ve got just the cure for you: a curated list of hobbies to entertain yourself that don’t involve swiping, liking, commenting, or reposting. Enjoy!
Winter Break, On Your Resume
If you’re too embarrassed to admit that you spent your winter break doing absolutely nothing to anyone who asks about your break (read: everyone, for some reason), we have the perfect piece of advice: pretend you’re putting your break on your resume.
93 Hard: The Harvard Student’s Semester-Long Challenge
I’m sure we’ve all heard of the 75 Hard Challenge. It’s this quite unrealistic and often completely counterproductive 75-day process where you make yourself miserable on the off-chance of retaining better habits. With 93 days in this spring semester, I have formulated a super realistic plan of action to make this semester the best it can possibly be! Here’s Harvard’s own version of the 75 Hard Challenge: 93 Hard!
How To Be A Chill Guy During Finals
At the end of the day, who doesn’t want to just be a chill guy who lowkey doesn’t gaf. We put together a few ways in which you can channel Chill Guy’s spirit during finals week.
How To: Cope with the Constant Risk of Hypothermia (ft. Daylight Savings)
As we all begin to feel the chill of winter sink in, our mental batteries are probably running on low-power mode. Though it gets tough sometimes as everything starts to feel overwhelming, just remember that this, too, shall pass. We at Flyby want to remind you that you’ve got this!
What to Buy Your Pre-Med Friend for the Holidays
If you have a pre-med friend or relative and are wondering what to get them for the holidays, we have some ideas for you!
The "I'm Not Tired" Challenge (Impossible)
Our survival guide to sleep deprivation. With the Harvard grind and nightfall hitting us before dinner here’s how to gaslight your body into feeling well-rested!
How to Get Your Own Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Relationship in Time for Harvard-Yale
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship gives us the blueprint for something even better than a hug after a Super Bowl win: congratulating your partner after winning Harvard-Yale, our very own version of the Super Bowl.
Four Places to Scare Yale Students on Campus
Are you hosting for Harvard-Yale? Unsure of where to take your Yalie? Still in a Halloween mood? Perfect, Flyby has the best suggestions to ensure their Harvard visit is a transformative and spooky experience.
How to: Host a Yalie
If you offered to host a Yale student this weekend, you might be confused about the proper etiquette. Sure, you’d like to be a gracious host, but this weekend is about rivalry, not manners. If you’re searching frantically for ways to assert your superiority while not descending to overt hostility, Flyby has some ideas to add to your list.
