Category: Transitioning to Harvard

International Students

A pile of world globes.

A learner-centered environment characterizes US classrooms. This means that students are expected to take an active role in their learning through class participation and engagement with faculty and classmates. Courses taught in a lecture format will also feature a separate, smaller discussion section centered on student participation….Continue Reading International Students

SMART Start

Group of young students working on project together while sitting at table in library lounge

The adjustment to college is a known challenge for many first-year students. A new environment, a new social community, and demanding academics – plus the expectation to manage oneself for the first time – lead many students to feel overwhelmed and underwater. These feelings are often magnified in neurodivergent students who may encounter barriers related…Continue Reading SMART Start