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What Olivia Rodrigo Album Are You? Harvard Edition
Does the number of psets you have due this week leave a sour taste in your mouth? Or maybe you’re ready to spill your guts out as you write this long overdue paper. Regardless, read on to determine which Olivia Rodrigo album you are at this point in the semester.
Ode to the Suite Life
I wouldn’t trade the suite life for anything… but unfortunately, I don’t have a choice.
Harvard Bingo (Freshmen Edition)
Let’s recap all the things freshmen have said during their two semesters on campus, through Bingo!
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.
28 Vocab Words for the Class of 2028
Class of 2028: let us be the millionth to say, welcome to Harvard! Here in the ivory tower, we have a lot of lingo that we will immediately throw around without explaining anything. We, that is, meaning people other than Flyby Blog, the best/coolest/most fun section of The Harvard Crimson (the school newspaper you’re currently reading — we’ll give you that one for free). So, trust us to give you everything you need to know to not be lost, literally and figuratively, during this weekend and the next four years!
Dear Class of 2028: Here's What Makes Harvard Unique
Hello, perspective prefrosh! First and foremost, I would like to congratulate you on stumbling upon the best piece of public service journalism you will find during your time as a Harvard student. But I’ll cut to the chase; here’s why you should attend this red-brick-road school that some call a “small liberal arts college outside of Boston,” instead of other colleges that are small OR liberal arts OR outside of Boston.
We’re Not Really Strangers: Visitas Edition
Before you commit immediate friendship transgressions by asking questions like “What other colleges did you get into?” or “Are you going to Bulldog Days after this,” let us be your guiding star. We’re Flyby, your trusty navigators through the treacherous waters of small talk. Because let’s face it, you’re not here to only collect LinkedIn connections and merch you’ll never use; you’re here to get to know the Harvard ~community~ and meet other members of the Class of 2028.
Dear Class of 2028: Don’t Be Fooled by Visitas
While Harvard arranged events with rose-colored glasses, the grass truly did seem to get greener for the weekend…and HUDS was slightly better than usual. Let’s talk about some realities of going here that will reveal themselves to you if you choose to drive into the Yard in August.
How to Make the Most Out of Visitas: Do’s and Don’ts
So, you got into Harvard, but what now? Visitas! Here’s how to maximize your experience at Visitas as a pre-frosh from a current freshman. Warning: these tips may cause you to fall in love with Harvard and immediately commit.
Best of: Flyby's Visitas Features
Since there are only so many Visitas-related one-liners we can write without repeating ourselves, here are a few timeless classics for you to reread instead of having us rehash prior years’ jokes for you (though we’re amazing at that). You’re welcome.
Flyby’s Best Classes Roundup
PSA: Course registration is open! Here are some of Flyby’s recommendations for the best classes.
How to: Speedrun Course Registration
Course registration is among us, and with that comes all the anxiety and excitement of new possibilities and wonders. So many new, beautiful things to learn and discuss. But let’s be real: you probably just want to get it over with. Here’s Flyby’s tips on how to speedrun course registration.
An Ode to the Easter Candy Aisle at CVS
With Easter just around the corner, we’re all eager to dive into some classic holiday treats! So, to celebrate, here is an ode to our favorite CVS’s stunning Easter candy aisle.
Flyby Tries: Touching Grass
We here at Flyby Blog tried to regain some of our brain cells back by touching grass… wherever we could find it.
How to Harvard: Making an Academic Comeback
Maybe your latest chem midterm did a number on your grade, or perhaps it was those absences from your attendance-required lecture adding up. Whatever the reason, if you’re in need of an academic comeback to save your semester, Flyby’s got your back with these tips to make your dreams come true.
An Ode to the Smith Center
Learn why this Flyby writer thinks the tenth floor of Smith is the superior study spot!
Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Yay or Nay?
Are you suffering from spring break withdrawal or, better yet, reminiscing about this past weekend’s Crimson St. Patrick’s Day party? Well, look no further than Flyby’s very own review of Boston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade to bring you right back to a time when you were able to forget about p-set deadlines and GCal invites.
What to Do Instead of Crying Over Bad Midterm Grades
If your midterms are making you ugly cry, here are seven things to do instead.
Flyby's Official 2024 Housing Day Video Ranking
Flyby gives the housing day videos an OFFICIAL (because we say so) ranking.