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Harvard University

How this student rated the school
Research QualityF Research AvailabilityF
Research FundingF Graduate PoliticsF
Errand RunnersF Degree CompletionA+
Alternative pay [ta/gsi]F Sufficient PayF
CompetitivenessF Education QualityF
Faculty AccessibilityF Useful ResearchF
ExtracurricularsF Success-UnderstandingF
Surrounding CityF Social Life/EnvironmentF
"Individual" treatmentF FriendlinessF
SafetyA+ Campus BeautyA+
Campus MaintenanceA+ University Resource/spendingF
Describes the student body as:
Arrogant

Describes the faculty as:
Arrogant, Condescending, Unhelpful, Self Absorbed

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Lowest Rating
Research Quality
F
Highest Rating
Degree Completion
A+
He cares more about Research Availability than the average student.
Date: Dec 31 1969
Major: Education (This Major's Salary over time)
Going to Harvard was the worst decision I ever made. I was admitted into a doctoral program at the University of Virginia, yet I stupidly chose a Masters program at Harvard instead. It was a disaster. There was collective bullying amongst the faculty against people whose opinions they did not value. People could skate by and choose easy classes while the rest of us who chose the most challenging classes were studying 14 hours a day. There was no incentive to work hard and excel at all. In fact, ambition and questioning was openly discouraged. The worst part of my experience was not being able to get any recommendations following my degree. This made it impossible for me to get my doctorate elsewhere. I blew it going to Harvard. Also, for every menial job I work in, people hold it against me that I went to Harvard. "Oh, you went to Harvard? Well, I will show you!" is what I generally get. Unless you are rich and walking into a prestigious job after Harvard, Harvard harms your chances of employment. It intimidates employers and co-workers. The inability to get recommendations ruins your credibility for future study. It is a life destroying experience.
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