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Flyby's Commencement Feature: Senior Edition
As you prepare for commencement, here are some of our tips and ideas for how you can prepare for your big day and post-grad life.
Dear Seniors: Need a Last-Minute Graduation Outfit? Here Are Some Ideas.
Don’t know what you’re wearing to graduation yet? Having a last-minute closet breakdown? We’re here to help.
Dear Seniors: Here Are Some Post-Grad Plans If You Don't Have a Job
So you’re graduating, and you didn’t secure a six figure starting salary for your first job out of Harvard. Or maybe you want to ignore the reality of adulthood for the next few months. Here are Flyby’s suggestions for how to live your best life after graduation.
Dear Seniors: Here Are Some Great Locations for Commencement Photos
A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to capturing the essence of your Harvard experience.
Siblings: Here’s Where to Get a Cheap Graduation Gift Nearby
Let’s face it, graduation season is expensive. If you’re a Harvard sibling looking to get brownie points with your soon-to-be rich consultant sibling but don’t want to burn a hole in your wallet, this one’s for you.
Dear Siblings: These Are the Harvard Spots You Should Sneak Into
Make sure to force your sibling to let you check out the hidden gems on our campus before they lose swipe access forever…
Flyby's Commencement Feature: Sibling Edition
We wrote some special articles just for you so you can get the most out of your sibling's big moment. Check out these articles for a break from doomscrolling and insight into your very own Harvard experience.
Younger Siblings: Here’s Where in Harvard Square is Actually Cool
Hopefully these spots will keep you from being bored to tears while everybody else fawns over your sibling. Hang in there — your time will come soon enough!
Flyby's Commencement Feature: Parent Edition
Hello! Are you a parent of a Harvard senior who is graduating on Thursday morning? First of all, congratulations! And second of all, maybe you'd like some assistance from Harvard students/Cambridge residents/the creators of the most premium scrolling fodder on campus. Check out these three articles for some ~parent friendly~ content.
Parents: Here’s Where You Should Make Your Senior Show You
Here’s where you should force your senior to show you before they graduate.
Dear Parents: Here’s Where You Should Hang Out in Harvard Square
Hello Harvard parents and welcome to our quirky student life blog. Have you been abandoned by your child even though you came all the way to Cambridge to see them? Here’s some places you should visit in the Square while your soon-to-be college graduate is busy taking graduation photos or catching up with their freshmen year best friends.
‘Tied to the People’: As Renovations Loom, Harvard Affiliates Say House Culture Will Persevere
Despite initial fears, alumni and affiliates who experienced living through past renovation projects expressed optimism surrounding House culture — saying that they were able to preserve their Houses’ long-standing traditions, culture, and spirit.
Expert Witness Says Northrop’s Lack of Summer Contact Was ‘Typical’ for University Case Workers
Carrie E. Landa, Boston University’s executive director for student wellbeing, testified on Thursday that Harvard Counseling and Mental Health Services employee Melanie G. Northrop’s lack of contact with Luke Z. Tang ’18 over the summer was “typical” for university case workers.
Flyby's 2024 Visitas Guide!
We know there's a lot going on, but we've been where you are. So, we wrote a ton of articles to help you out. Here's a breakdown of what we have to offer.
Adams House
With an ideal central location, a great community (with an unofficial acorn mascot) and newly renovated buildings, what’s not to love about Adams House? Normally composed of four residences — Westmorley Court, Randolph, Russell, Claverly Hall — Adams is one of the larger upperclassman houses on campus. Connected to House buildings by an underground tunnel, you won’t ever have to walk outside in the cold to go to breakfast! Yes, we may never beat the allegations that we don’t touch grass, but besides that, another fun fact (and flex) is that Adams House was once the home of the one and only Franklin D. Roosevelt!
Quincy House
Are you a person? Then you’ll love it in Quincy, a.k.a. “The People’s House!” With hot breakfast and a great community, you can’t go wrong. Read on to see why you’d be lucky to be sorted into Quincy!
Lowell House
In the bell tower of Lowell House, 17 bells ring weekly, ensuring that Harvard students never forget the House’s superiority. Besides the bells, Lowell House’s central location and proximity to every destination at Harvard (the MAC, the Yard, the Square, the River), as well as its recently renovated interior and close-knit tea-drinking community make the House very desirable. Claims that Lowell House is the best certainly seem to ring true.
Dunster House
If you’re looking for a house that has it all, look no further than Dunster House. With its iconic red brick towers, spacious suites, and moose-tastic mascot, Dunster is the ultimate river house. Not to mention, it’s one of the newest-looking houses on campus, thanks to its 2015 renovation that restored its gorgeous dark wood dining hall (that even puts Annenberg to shame!), library, and common spaces. Plus, it’s conveniently located between the Yard and the Science Engineering Complex, with a nearby Bluebike station and Harvard shuttle stop so that you can get to your classes in no time. Whether you’re into IMs, steins, or puns, Dunster has something for everyone.
Leverett House
With the uncertainty of Housing Day upon us, the question of where you’ll next call “home” may weigh on your mind. To offer some reassurance, let me introduce Leverett (affectionately referred to as Lev), your potential future house. With spacious rooms, staff that feels like family, and an involved community of bunnies, Lev can truly and easily become “home” for you.
Mather House
Welcome to Mather House! The Concrete Jungle. Huge singles. Lots of windows. Great people. The stomping grounds of both Conan O’Brian and Cornel West. Or, as HoCo co-chair Anna G. Dean ’25 would say, “Crazy lit movie.” In addition to its quirky exterior, its culture, community and atmosphere makes Mather House a Mather Home.
Winthrop House
Lions Gotta Eat! If you’re lucky enough to be sorted into Winthrop House, get excited for weekly paw-ffice hours, fierce intramural competition, and house-wide trivia nights. Winthrop boasts an impressive list of alumni, including President John F. Kennedy ‘40, actor B.J. Novak ‘01, and J. Robert Oppenheimer, Class of 1925. Yes, that Oppenheimer. With renovations and prime housing options that make Winthrop feel like a high-end hotel, Winthropians live in luxury. There’s no shortage of ThropLove at this River House!
Kirkland House
Those unfamiliar with Harvard may think of a famous whole-sale retailer when they hear the name “Kirkland,” but to most on campus, the name is synonymous with fun, heart, and most importantly, community.
Eliot House
On the corner of Memorial Drive and JFK, the established Domus de Eliot (a.k.a. Eliot House) stands tall. Arguably having the best community on campus, the Mastodons sport red, white, and blue with undying devotion to their green-domed home. If you simply love living life, this may be the house for you!
Cabot House
Welcome to Cabot House (no, the library didn’t magically become a House)! It’s a special home located in the Quad where walking in the d-hall in pajamas is the norm. From special events on Quad Lawn to the Quad-wide events (there’s a secret underground tunnel?!) Cabot welcomes all freshmen with open fins!
Currier House
On top of being the only House named after a woman (#gofeminism!), Currier also boasts a spacious courtyard, suites with balconies, solariums, and an art room, making it truly one-of-a-kind. And while you may be worried about potentially being far away from all the Harvard Square action, just know that everyone in the Quad (and even some folks down by the River) commute to Currier for one thing: a taste of the objectively best food on campus. So, in reality, as part of the “Tree” community, you have a chance to be at the heart of Harvard!