How to Harvard
Flyby’s Crimson Print Cheat Sheet
Do you know how to use Crimson print? No? We thought so! One Flyby writer has generously created a step-by-step so you never have to stand awkwardly in front of a printer, hoping a kind passerby stops to help, again!
How To: Survive Reading Period
To prepare you for reading period, we, at Flyby, have gathered a list that will help you *lock in* and grind out your upcoming exams or final papers, smoothly and effectively.
28 Vocab Words for the Class of 2028
Class of 2028: let us be the millionth to say, welcome to Harvard! Here in the ivory tower, we have a lot of lingo that we will immediately throw around without explaining anything. We, that is, meaning people other than Flyby Blog, the best/coolest/most fun section of The Harvard Crimson (the school newspaper you’re currently reading — we’ll give you that one for free). So, trust us to give you everything you need to know to not be lost, literally and figuratively, during this weekend and the next four years!
We’re Not Really Strangers: Visitas Edition
Before you commit immediate friendship transgressions by asking questions like “What other colleges did you get into?” or “Are you going to Bulldog Days after this,” let us be your guiding star. We’re Flyby, your trusty navigators through the treacherous waters of small talk. Because let’s face it, you’re not here to only collect LinkedIn connections and merch you’ll never use; you’re here to get to know the Harvard ~community~ and meet other members of the Class of 2028.
Best of: Flyby's Visitas Features
Since there are only so many Visitas-related one-liners we can write without repeating ourselves, here are a few timeless classics for you to reread instead of having us rehash prior years’ jokes for you (though we’re amazing at that). You’re welcome.
How to Make the Most Out of Visitas: Do’s and Don’ts
So, you got into Harvard, but what now? Visitas! Here’s how to maximize your experience at Visitas as a pre-frosh from a current freshman. Warning: these tips may cause you to fall in love with Harvard and immediately commit.
Flyby’s Best Classes Roundup
PSA: Course registration is open! Here are some of Flyby’s recommendations for the best classes.
How to: Speedrun Course Registration
Course registration is among us, and with that comes all the anxiety and excitement of new possibilities and wonders. So many new, beautiful things to learn and discuss. But let’s be real: you probably just want to get it over with. Here’s Flyby’s tips on how to speedrun course registration.
How to Harvard: Making an Academic Comeback
Maybe your latest chem midterm did a number on your grade, or perhaps it was those absences from your attendance-required lecture adding up. Whatever the reason, if you’re in need of an academic comeback to save your semester, Flyby’s got your back with these tips to make your dreams come true.
What to Do Instead of Crying Over Bad Midterm Grades
If your midterms are making you ugly cry, here are seven things to do instead.
Flyby’s Guide to People-Watching
If you want to get the most possible entertainment value out of our glorious campus, read on for the best people-watching spots on campus.
Use These Words in Your Papers to Sound Like a Harvard Student
Make paper-writing imposter syndrome a thing of the past with these vocabulary words that will make even the most dedicated section kid covertly crack a dictionary.
How to: Galentine’s Day
Feeling overwhelmed and have no time for planning a Galentine’s event (or Palentines)? If so, read for some suggestions.
My Eliot Coffee Shop
This Flyby writer invested in her own espresso machine, and now she makes cappuccinos every morning! Maybe you could take a page from her book...
