I received my absentee ballot back in early October. I filled out most of it without hesitation. The School Board race was a no-brainer—“Jeff” was my mom’s friend. For the U.S. House, I picked the incumbent who had served my community for 15 years—“Mike.” But not all of my choices were this simple. I left […]
I applied to exactly three colleges. I got into all of them. As a senior, writing my “Why College?” essays, I thought I had the perfect idea of what I wanted for my college experience. Yet, choosing between MIT, Stanford, and Harvard was easily the hardest—and most important—decision I’ve made in my short 20 years […]
“Put your running shoes on,” I said to my best friend as I knocked on her door at 2:50 p.m. on April 20. Three minutes earlier, Harvard University Police Department’s Alert system sent out a campus-wide email: “Transit police are reporting shots fired at the Harvard Sq MBTA Station. CPD, Transit, State, and Harvard Police […]
Picture this—you’re drowning in work, stressed out of your mind, and have been sitting in a cubicle on the second floor of Lamont for the past four hours. It’s finals season, and that’s what finals season calls for… right? Wrong. You have options, I promise. As the weather gets warmer and April showers become a […]
“100% of students can graduate debt-free.” That bold promise greets visitors to the Harvard financial aid website. It sounds like a great guarantee—until you read the fine print. In reality, this pledge often falls apart for students who use outside scholarships to fund their education. Harvard’s financial aid policy is clear: grants and scholarships from […]
In a digital age where friends can be reached instantaneously, social media allows us to share our thoughts for the entire world to see. At Harvard, these thoughts often make it over to Sidechat—a college-specific app that allows users to access and upload posts reflecting what’s on fellow undergrads’ minds. With some posts getting upwards […]
At my core, I believe creative spaces should be rooted in care, collaboration, and deep respect—spaces where artists aren’t just showcased, but supported. This belief led me to launch Les Adore nearly two years ago, a global production company built on nurturing creativity. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of leading a talented student team […]
Last week, I reunited with my family’s former host daughter, Lola, in Kraków, Poland. Unlike my usual weekend getaways, this trip was a full-fledged week of living with Lola’s family, allowing me to be more of a visitor than a tourist. I participated in all kinds of Polish Easter traditions and experienced Kraków with someone […]
I often fall in love with the essences of certain places, as if they somehow embody the person I want to become—an indescribable concept of the atmosphere and identity each place nurtures. When I was younger, it was the glamour and elegance of Paris. In high school, I unfittingly labeled myself an “LA girl,” obsessed […]
In a country where nearly 60 million tons of food are thrown away each year—close to 40% of the national supply—wasted meals have become more than just a moral or economic dilemma. They are a climate liability. As policymakers, businesses, and communities search for solutions, Massachusetts stands out for its innovative approach to keeping food […]