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A Settling, and an Unraveling
Read more: A Settling, and an Unraveling“9 months will really fly by,” they all said. I heard them, could rationalize the statement, but I didn’t take it that seriously. Now just weeks till graduation, I am humbly nodding to those wise mentors and alums that advised me to cherish this time. Though there are many pages still due, the bittersweet feeling…
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Ode to “dark nights of the soul”: What I learned in T-550
Read more: Ode to “dark nights of the soul”: What I learned in T-550Have you ever had that moment in a project where you see yourself, as if from above, and realize what a mess you’re in? Maybe the room is strewn with shreds of poster board, you’ve been breathing hot glue gun fumes for hours, and you can’t get the pieces of your structure to fit together.
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A letter to admitted students who are also parents
Read more: A letter to admitted students who are also parentsFor Admitted Students who are also Parents As I write this, three other humans that I call family are a few feet away doing what other humans do: eating, talking, and relaxing after a day at school and work. I am a master’s student at HGSE, and I am a parent to two children, a…
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Housing Profile #3: Harvard University Housing (HUH)
Read more: Housing Profile #3: Harvard University Housing (HUH)This is the final installment of an on-going blog series featuring a range of housing options available to HGSE students. You can read previous posts in this series here. Harvard University Housing: Living at Peabody Terrace Harvard University Housing (HUH) has a portfolio of ~3,000 apartments close to campus. The majority of HUH properties are…
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Housing Profile #2: Off-campus housing
Read more: Housing Profile #2: Off-campus housingThis is part of an on-going blog series featuring a range of housing options available to HGSE students. Living off-campus Many students choose to live off-campus in the Cambridge area. Leases are typically 12 months and rent prices range from ~$950/month for a room in a shared apartment to ~$3,000 for a one-bed apartment (prices…
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Housing Profile #1: GSAS Residence Halls
Read more: Housing Profile #1: GSAS Residence HallsProspective students often ask, “Where should I live when I move to Cambridge?” In response to that question, this blog will feature a range of housing profiles over the next week. Each housing profile will include a current student’s experience, photos, and a link to the housing option if you want to learn more. GSAS…
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In honor of International Women’s Day
Read more: In honor of International Women’s DayFor their authentic self, confidence, and love for learning… Over the past few years, I have largely focused and invested on myself – my life, my career, my goals, my education, my likes and dislikes. Incidentally, it has made me feel disconcerted. If happiness comes from taking responsibility for others and creating joy in their…
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HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 3)
Read more: HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 3)In a final installment of heart-warming stories, Class of 2018 recalls the moment they found out they were accepted to HGSE. We’re looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2019 soon! Boston, MA: “I was in Boston for the evening having dinner at My Thai Vegan Cafe before seeing a show with my partner. The…
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HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 2)
Read more: HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 2)HGSE’s Class of 2018 continues to reflect on the magical moment they received their admissions decision. New York City, NY: “I was giving a presentation to my team at Google in NYC when the desktop notification popped up. Afterwards we went into our shared office space where everyone huddled around me as I opened the…
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HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 1)
Read more: HGSE 2018 Acceptance Stories (Part 1)Given the diversity of HGSE students, it’s no surprise that Ed.M. students received their acceptance letters in a variety of quirky, surprising settings all over the world. The 2017-2018 HGSE cohort share their experiences getting in: Boston, MA: “I was resting after LASIK eye surgery, with gauze taped over my eyes. My husband opened the…
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