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Why We Declared STEM | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Presenting… Sophomore declarations of 2020, STEM edition! It might feel like there are three billion different STEM concentrations here at Harvard, so we’ve compiled a bit of insight into just a couple of the paths you might decide to take. Neuroscience: Anna M. Peters Many existential crises later, I decided to concentrate in Neuroscience! Coming into college, I knew I wanted to study some kind of science, but I wasn’t entirely sure which one.
Flyby’s Guide to Thanksgiving | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
While this year’s Thanksgiving probably looks quite different from the last, Thanksgiving cravings still remain. We’ve got you covered with some tips and tricks for satisfying your tastebuds with some classic Thanksgiving delicacies to (hopefully!) bring us back some sense of normalcy. Whatever you have planned, we’re here to make sure that your COVID-friendly Thanksgiving is fun, safe (yes, that includes if you're doing Friendsgiving!), and especially yummy.
How To: Do Your Best on Timed Remote Midterms | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Don’t you miss the rush of adrenaline that kicks in while entering a jam-packed Science Center Hall B on midterm day? There’s nothing like the students rushing in from both sides, the papers flying, and trying desperately to secure a sought-after aisle seat. Freshmen, you’ll have to take our word for it — midterms in person were truly an experience.
How to: Avoid Becoming a Zoomster | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Though you might not be able to become a Lamonster from all those late nights “studying” this semester in that building we all miss so much, we definitely don’t want you to become a Zoomster (see what we did there? Zoom + monster!). Check out these tips and tricks for navigating your way around the traps of the Zoomster (beware!). Good luck! A simple rhyme: When not on Zoom, leave your room. Actually. Stand up. Stretch. Take a few deep breaths in and out.
How to: Recreate Lamont | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Of all the things we’ll miss the most this semester, Lamont definitely makes the top of the list. Who wouldn’t miss those late night study sessions-turned-hangouts-turned-all-nighters? Do you consider yourself a Lamonster? Are you craving those delectable, one of a kind LamCaf snacks and drinks? C’mon, we know you do. But even though Lamont might be hundreds or thousands of miles away, we’ve found some ways to recreate that unique ~ambiance~ at home.
Silver Linings for Your Virtual Shopping Week | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
The past few months have taught us lots about gratitude, especially that it’s important to recognize the silver linings of each and every moment. For real. Your local grocery store ran out of toilet paper? Don’t fret. Make a trip to the second closest grocery store and call it an “adventure.” Shopping week is virtual? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered with some ways to recognize the hidden Zoom ~blessings~ that surround us all.
Recreating Harvard Classes from Home | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
It’s commonly heard among Harvard’s students that outside of the classroom activities and experiences truly make their time at Harvard unique. While that is mostly true, Flyby hopes to give you some tools for recreating Harvard classroom vibes from the comfort of your bedroom, backyard, or wherever you may be. So go grab your take on a Veritaffle from your kitchen-turned-Annenberg, and follow along these steps to transform a day in quarantine into an ~academic~ experience.
Unconventional Ways to Pass Time in Quarantine | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Have you already made too many loaves of banana bread? Do you wish you could make your quarantine routine more efficient? Have you always promised yourself you’d learn an unusual skill during all of your “free time” as a Harvard student?
How to Stay in Touch with Friends | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
In a time when social distancing is of utmost importance, we know it’s difficult to keep in touch with friends, especially in creative ways other than hosting Zoom meet-ups. Flyby is here, coming to the rescue, with an all inclusive list of the best ways to stay in touch with your blockmates, friends, the person you really wished you could have become friends with from section, and that kid from down the hall who you randomly make eye contact with on your way to the hall shower.
Dude That’s Rude: Interviews | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
We’ve all been there. We are waiting for the interviewer to arrive at a coffee shop, not knowing what his face looks like and desperately trying to ignore our nervousness. Should we take one more bathroom run? One more check in the mirror to make sure that our faces don’t reflect the events of the past week? Also, why is it even called having “butterflies?” Butterflies are pretty, little creatures, and what we feel waiting for this interview is anything but beautiful. We wait. And wait. And wait.
To All the Emails We've Deleted Before | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Regardless of your individual email habits and preferences, you likely wake up to a massive flood of emails: piles and piles of “unread” messages from students you’ve never met and organizations you’ve never heard of. While it’s satisfying to just swipe those emails directly into the trash, once in a while you come across a diamond in the rough, featuring a professor’s answer to your frantic 3 a.m. question about the p-set that you should have started a week ago.
Dude That's Rude: Gym Etiquette | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Walking through the doors of the MAC and Hemenway can feel empowering and welcoming. “Empowering” in the sense that you can head back to your room after your “workout” (aka snapchatting mirror selfies in your workout clothing), and “welcoming” in the sense that these two gyms are sure to embrace you by enveloping your body in sweaty air — a literal warm hug.
A Chat with Raymond Quitumba Jr., a Harvard Shuttle Driver | Flyby | The Harvard Crimson
Dec 9, 2019 Share Have you ever had the urge to take the shuttle around campus and talk with the people who get a glimpse into the very best and worst of Harvard student life? We know that life gets real on the shuttle, so we caught up with Raymond Quitumba Jr., a Harvard shuttle driver. We’ve always wanted to get the inside scoop from those who are the literal movers and shakers of Harvard. How long have you been driving the Harvard Shuttle? I have been driving for 16 years. And I love driving.
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