I Spent A Real Day With Harvard Students

Summary

In this video, the host spends a day with Harvard students to experience life at the world-renowned university. They start with a campus tour, visit the dorm where Mark Zuckerberg lived, and explore traditions like the 'pee on the statue' lore. The day includes attending a business class, where the importance of customer mindset is discussed, and a philosophy class that delves into utilitarianism. The host meets various students, including a neuroscience major who entered Harvard at 16 and a premed student. They also attend an organic chemistry class, visit a library, hit the gym, and enjoy local food. The host's perspective shifts, realizing that despite the prestige, Harvard students are regular people with unique experiences and challenges.

Takeaways

• 🏫 The video provides a day-in-the-life perspective of Harvard students, showcasing their daily activities and classes.
• ☕ The host starts the day with a campus tour led by a student, Helen, and learns about famous alumni like Mark Zuckerberg.
• 🗿 There's a humorous mention of a statue that tourists mistakenly believe is George Washington, and a local tradition involving it.
• 🍽 The dining hall experience is highlighted, showing where Harvard students eat and socialize.
• 🎓 A business class is attended, emphasizing the importance of understanding the customer mindset in business strategies.
• 🤔 A philosophy class is also visited, where complex concepts like utilitarianism are discussed, leaving the host somewhat baffled.
• 🧠 The host meets a neuroscience major who entered Harvard at the age of 16, highlighting the academic rigor and talent at the university.
• 🧪 An organic chemistry class is described as extremely challenging, even for Harvard students.
• 🏋️‍♀️ There's a visit to the gym, showing that Harvard students also engage in physical activities and maintain a balance between academics and fitness.
• 📚 The quietness and seriousness of the Harvard library are emphasized, contrasting with the host's expectations.
• 🍽 The host and Helen dine at a local restaurant, indicating that students also enjoy social eating experiences off-campus.

Q & A

What was the first activity the host did with Helen at Harvard?

The first activity the host did with Helen at Harvard was getting some coffee and she gave him a small campus tour.

Which dormitory did Mark Zuckerberg live in as a freshman at Harvard?

Mark Zuckerberg lived in Strauss dormitory as a freshman at Harvard.

What is the significance of touching the toe of the statue mentioned in the script?

Touching the toe of the statue is a tradition among tourists, although the host and Helen suggest it might be a myth or lore, and Helen's friend humorously warns against it.

What was the host's initial impression of the Harvard campus on a rainy day?

The host's initial impression of the Harvard campus on a rainy day was underwhelming.

What did the host and Helen do after the campus tour?

After the campus tour, the host and Helen went to eat breakfast in the dining hall where she was also working during office hours.

What was the topic of the first business class the host attended at Harvard?

The topic of the first business class the host attended was about business and the customer mindset, emphasizing the importance of talking to potential customers before investing heavily in a product.

How did the host feel about the professors at Harvard after attending a class?

The host was surprised to find the professors at Harvard to be super nice and caring about the students.

What major is Helen studying at Harvard?

Helen is studying Neuroscience at Harvard.

What did the host think about the difficulty level of the organic chemistry class he attended with Vincent?

The host found the organic chemistry class extremely hard and felt lost as the class progressed.

What tradition does the host mention about the Wier library at Harvard?

The host mentions a tradition where some people do the deed, or engage in intimate activities, in the Wier library at Harvard.

What did the host learn about Vincent's experience as a Premed student at Harvard?

The host learned that Vincent, as a Premed student, finds his classes challenging and that he has to work hard every day to understand the material.