Christiana L. Zembrowski
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If I Were a Professor…
Have you ever sat in a lecture thinking… hey, I could do this. Well, I know I have! Here’s everything I would personally implement if I ever became a professor—and, let’s just say, my future students will be VERY lucky to have me.
A Guide to Better Harvard Deadlines
Why do we say that October 5th is the cutoff date for Add/Drop? And why do we say that it’s the 11th Monday of the semester for Pass/Fail? Honestly, who came up with these arbitrary dates, and who says we should listen to them? While we wait for those answers to roll in, Flyby offers more logical options that should benefit both students and faculty when mapping out arbitrary academic deadlines. Out with the old and in with the new!
How to Dress to Prepare for Every Type of Weather
Let’s face it—Cambridge weather is unpredictable. It doesn’t matter what Harvard Today, Alexa, or your roommate suggests you wear, they will only be accurate until midday, and suddenly you’ll find yourself in a parka when it’s 72 out. But don’t fear, we’ll help you dress for any type of weather, so you’ll never find yourself in that awkward, embarrassing, and, quite frankly, deplorable situation again.
Ways to Recover from Slipping and Falling on Ice
With seemingly endless snow, it seems as though Spring will never be upon us. Who can even keep up with the weather forecast nowadays (besides those who subscribe to Harvard Today, of course)? And no matter what you do, how well you prepare, the snow catches all of us off guard. If you’re clumsy or a victim of weather blindness and are now rocking your heeled boots in the snow, you may find yourself on the ground after slipping on ice. In a pinch, here are various strategies to use when you’re one with the asphalt.
How to Get to Class in the Snow
The inevitable has occurred: it’s snowing in Cambridge again. The temperature has been below freezing for the past two weeks, snowdrifts up to our knees line the streets, and there’s snow sign of this bad weather stopping.
Ways To Get To Yale If You Didn’t Get A Shuttle Bus Ticket
If you only check your email to see Flyby’s Harvard Today (don’t worry, we do too), chances are you probably missed the announcement to buy shuttle bus tickets to get to Yale. And now…you’re scrambling to figure out how to get there. It’s not time to panic just yet! Because we’ve compiled our helpful list with our favorite way to make it in time to the Game before kickoff!
Should You Pass/Fail That Course?
We all have that course in mind. You know—the one you’re constantly late to, walking in five (then 10, then 15, then 30) minutes late as the semester drags on, to eventually just not at all. And when you do finally make it to class, you can barely stay awake, as weeks of missed material make it difficult to decipher what sounds like a foreign language at this point. Your grades are slipping, and naturally, you are thinking… do I just pass/fail? Well, don’t fret, Flyby is here to help you decide.
How to Get Your Life Together Before Parents’ Weekend
It’s that beautiful time of year again, when midterms never seem to end and Halloweekend is an impending blur. Family weekend is scheduled in the midst of all this chaos, and you completely forgot that your parents are coming to town. But don’t fret, little one. Your friends at Flyby are here to save the day with our guide on how to get your life together before that.
Midterm Season: Slightly Toasted or Fully Cooked?
Are you cooked or cooking? Take this midterm survival test to find out!
Flyby’s Guide to Building Your Four-Digit Instagram Following (Some Humiliation Required)
This was an issue of the utmost importance to me. My follower count had taken a pause, and with all of the followers gained from clubs, classes, and freshman camaraderie, I was washed up. Yet still, the three-digit number taunted me — horrible, unaesthetic, and downright embarrassing. I needed to fix this. If you find yourself in a similar situation of aura debt, follow these steps to secure some rightfully deserved followers.