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Explore all the opportunities HGSE has to offer =)

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Invest in relationships. They will matter the most...

Professionally.
Emotionally.
Personally.

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Watch Slack groups (statistics and others) for job postings in spring!

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Meet as many faculty as you can!

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International students should ask about:
- Academic coaching
- Accommodations

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Take Harouni and adaptive leaship class at HKS :)

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DO NOT SIT AT HOME UNLESS ITS FREEZING COLD...LOL!

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Be open to things you were suspicious about.

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Be selective about what you want to do. Quality over quantity.

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You are NOT alone...

We ALL have imposter syndrome at first =)

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Make the most of your time here - it flies by!

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I have a secret...

They don't fail you =)

You will come out a Harvard Grad!

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You can only win a game if you break it. Navigate, negotiation, talk!

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Get a therapist now <3

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Do the informal coffee chats! - Brittany S.

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CROSS-REGISTER all year! HGSE isn't the only place in Harvard.

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Read Appian Waves - student reflections on their biggest takeaways from 2022-2023

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Take fun classes! Along with the serious ones.

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Find Chloe.

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Asking for extensions is okay!

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Give to Class Gift! - Brittany S.

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Don't be afraid of stats classes!

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Take Gretchen's CPAR class! (It's the best one @ HGSE).

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For those of you scared of data: lean in and let EPA guide the way. If this art history major can do it, so can you! - Dylan K.

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Be intentional about what you take! (Take advantage of cross-registering <3).

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Don't feel obligated to take J-term classes. If you do too much, it will exhaust you come Spring.

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Cross-register at MIT and take classes in HGSE iLab. - Natalie Varkey

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Ask questions even though asking questions can be hard. - Emma P.

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Take some classes that are good for your resume, some that are good for your soul, and some that are good for both <3.

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Get clear on what topics are your top priorities to explore. The year goes quickly!

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AUDIT anything you're vaguely interested in. Even undergrad lectures - just drop in! :)

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Take classes you are interested in - not just resume builders. Learn + have fun <3 - Mary

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Grades don't really matter - learn and take care of you! Make friends + have fun <3

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Cross-register at MIT!

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S040 isn't bad! You will do fine! I promise! (Joe is great).

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Dinesh will be your bestie!! - Komal

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You pay tuition, do what you want within reason. - Pempho

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Don't be afraid to drop classes! - Colin Lin

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Lamont Library 3rd floor study rooms. Best study spot @ Harvard.

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Talk to Carrie early + often!

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Don't be scared of S040, Joe's AMAZING.

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LIFE ALIVE has great study vibes - and awesome cold brew!

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There's free massages at the business school.

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Attend EPA events!

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Advocate for a yacht party!

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Read emails carefully

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Gutman events always have leftovers... get the cookies!

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Meet a cool girl at Orientation - she will be your bestie! <3

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Go to Felipe's every Wednesday.

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Frequent Gutman to make new friends :). -JunJun

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You will GROW so much here. Take leaps! Be confident in yourself! Lift others up! - Hope

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TRUST YOURSELF

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Allow your "plan" to change. Gods' purpose + passion may shift during grad school! That's good! Take on new things, challenge yourself and be okay with new ways to change the world. V.T.

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Go out and explore Boston... just not on St. Paddys.

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Don't doubt yourself, you BELONG here! <3 Parisa

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Go outside when it's about 40 degrees...

You may never know when it will happen again.

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Don't be afraid to speak up for what you want! - Colin '22

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Be intentional about the relationships you want the cultivate!

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It is going to fly by! Take advantage of every single opportunity and enjoy! <3 Yasmin

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Slow down and enjoy the process. The year goes quicker than you think!

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Drink lost of water, sleep 8 hours, remember grad school grades don't really matter. Health> (:

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Find your tribe!

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Go to office hours! With anyone! Just write the email!

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There are numerous events/opportunities at Harvard - you have to actively look for them!

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Try to know EPA requirements in the Fall to free up the Spring.

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Work smarter, not harder! Use as many projects as possible to meet multiple requirements.

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Go to office hours, even if you don't have class with the professor.

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DON'T TAKE 6 COURSES!

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Go to office hours! Profs want to know you! - Mary

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Don't take more than /16 credits/ semester.

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Read course evals!

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Harvard is proud to have you!

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Your degree will pay for itself. Live it up this year!

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Go out! Work will always be there.

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Take all the opportunities that call to you, but don't sweat the ones you miss/choose not to follow.

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Be selfish - learn the things that bring you joy, spend time with friends - do it for you.

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Include the 30+ year olds at the parties. We are still cool, can out-drink you, have $ to contribute and have serious FOMO.

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Mwah!

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Be yourself, focus on yourself, and pick the right classes for you!

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Take advantage of cross-registration! And find the registration schedule in August because each school is different.

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Gutman coffee is not that bad - grab a cup with your friends. You will learn more than you think!

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Be planful about your courses and have backups. They fill quickly.

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Spend time on other parts of the HU campus (HLS & HKS) because you pay this tuition! Also, visit 'Gypsy Place' Coffee and Juice Bar! Enjoy every sec, even the stressful ones.

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Listen! You don't have all the answers. Learn from professors, TFs, and peers. Take it all in. Challenge your perspective. Ed policy has many problems + answers.

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The research methods classes here are very good. -Emma P.

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Grow relationships with professors! Ask questions, advocate for your experience and know you belong here. Make this your home for the year :). - Valentina T.

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DON'T MISS FREE DRINKS

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HAVE FUN!