Campus Crawl Episode: Harvard University

Overview

• Episode host: Hafu
• Focus: Exploring Harvard University
• Personal connection: Childhood dream to visit Harvard

Entrance to Harvard

• Multiple entrances to the campus
• Beautiful architecture featuring red bricks
• Harvard as the oldest higher education institution in the U.S.

Harvard Yard

• Central area for tourists, no classes held here
• Iconic buildings:
  • Memorial Library
  • Memorial Church
• Originally founded as a religious institution; church-like buildings visible
• Students do not declare a major upon entry; encouraged to take various courses
• Harvard Yard includes a garden area, ideal for reading in warmer months

John Harvard Statue

• Statue of John Harvard, the university's founder
• Tradition: Touching the toe for good luck in knowledge
  • Note: Toe is worn from frequent touching
  • Unofficial tradition: Peeing on the statue before graduation (not widely endorsed)

Harvard Library

• Access to the library is typically restricted to students
• Described as a heritage site with a museum-like atmosphere

Science Center

• Home to many lecture halls and classrooms
• Important building for students at Harvard

Harvard Square

• Commercialized area outside the campus
• Offers various amenities: gift shops, sandwich shops, banks, restaurants, and bars
• Convenient access to city life from campus

Harvard Commons

• Aesthetic study spot on campus, newly renovated
• Mix of quiet study areas and conversation spaces
• Ideal for collaborative work and studying

Chinese Department

• Features modern classrooms; sizes range from 15 to 40 students
• Separate buildings for different faculties, combining modern and traditional educational spaces

Closing Remarks

• Thank you message from host
• Encouragement to subscribe and comment on favorite parts of Harvard
• Invitation to share personal childhood dreams