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How To: Prepare for your Midterm the Night Before
Feeling the pressure of midterm season creeping up on you? Maybe it’s already here, and you still have more midterms? Get advice on how to prep the night before, from texting students for "advice" to realizing it might be too late. It's the procrastinator’s guide to ensuring you’re ready for that exam.
Ranking Items From Head of the Charles
I love to try new things, especially for free, and if you didn’t know, the Head of the Charles is the perfect place to do that. Here’s a ranking of the items I received for attending.
A Day in the Life of a Perfect Harvard Student
This Flyby writer shares a day in the life of the perfect Harvard student as a reminder that perfect people do exist, and they deserve to be seen and heard!
A Sweet Treat for Every Mood
No matter the occasion, you always deserve a sweet treat. Here’s a little guide to finding a sweet treat for every mood, from yours truly.
LEAK: Inside the School-Sponsored H-Y Tailgate
Dean of Students Thomas Dunne said a few days ago that we would have a Harvard-Yale tailgate “that is attractive to students and fun and feels like what they imagined Harvard-Yale to be, but it’s also safe.” Well, Flyby Blog has the scoop and he’s right! Here’s a look inside what this attractive tailgate will be like.
Picnicking: A Type of Preventative Care
Feeling down due to the season’s changes? Recommended remedy: take advantage of every last bit of warm weather and summer’s last moments to plan a picnic! And read this article to get all the information you need to host the perfect one.
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.
Flyby Tries: Going to the Loomis-Michael Observatory
Ignoring the three psets she had due the next day, this Flyby writer headed in the exact opposite direction of Lamont and set out in search of the Loomis-Michael Observatory.
How To: Survive Reading Period
To prepare you for reading period, we, at Flyby, have gathered a list that will help you *lock in* and grind out your upcoming exams or final papers, smoothly and effectively.
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.
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.
The Best House Scandals in Harvard History
As you will soon see for yourselves, no House story is complete without the lowlights — here are a couple scandals to open your eyes to both sides of housing life.
An Open Letter to the Quad from Your Ex (Resident)
An ex-Quadling writes to the neighborhood she left, reminiscing about the good old days.
How To: Saltburn Your Way Into A Relationship
The dating pool (or should I say bathtub?) is shallow, and anything would be better than yet another lonely Valentine’s Day. A recent film gave a step-by-step set of instructions on how to make a relationship happen, and maybe more?
A Hate Letter to the Snow
A six hour flight delay. A series of unfortunate events. It’s just this little Flyby writer and her overpacked suitcase against the world.
Harvard Highlights of 2023
All in all, 2023 definitely left a mark on Harvard’s campus in one way or another.
Flyby’s Spotify Wrapped
Well, in case you were curious, here’s Flyby’s year in audio data, because we’re always listening ;).
The Best of Flyby 2023
How do you measure a year in a life? In daylights, in sunsets, in… Flyby articles? Presenting: the best of Flyby articles in 2023.
Study Methods For The Unhinged
Flyby Blog is back with another piece to help you all become better students this final period. Read this piece on the most effective study methods known to Harvard students, but only for those unhinged enough to try.
Senior Scaries: An Open Letter to the Class of 2023
Dear Seniors: As Harvard spray paints the Yard green once again to schmooze the Class of 2027, our own class seems to have moved firmly into an era of excitement and festivity. While this space for celebration is certainly well-deserved, I also want to carve out a bit of space for something else: uncertainty.
Whatever You Do, Don’t Go to Cafe Gato Rojo!
Remember when we told you not to go to the Barker Cafe because the drinks were too yummy and the baristas were too nice? Well, I now have another place to add to the list of cute cafes and study spots for gatekeeping. So stop reading and pay attention to your lecture because trust me, you definitely don’t want to know about yet another cozy, student-run spot to spend your Board Plus.
Lessons Learned From Midterm Season
We’ve done it. We’ve gotten through another season of midterms, finally handing in that paper we’ve been stalling on for weeks, taking that test in the Science Center everyone crammed for. But now that we’ve gotten a very well-deserved break, let’s take a moment to reflect back on this midterm season before gearing up for finals or yet another round of midterms, since apparently I learned more than just my Quizlet flashcards.