Whether it’s to explore a library filled to the ceiling with thousands of books, experience big-city living for the first time, or take classes taught by world-renowned teachers, students from all corners of the globe find their way to Harvard. This year, Harvard Summer School’s size and span — 6,000 students; the 50 states, as well as Puerto Rico and American Samoa, and more than 100 countries; an age range of 14 to 81 — demonstrate anew the University’s commitment to diversity.
About a third of students take classes online or away from campus. Summer School faculty members share the responsibility of welcoming with a variety of activities the nearly 2,000 on-campus students and more than 2,000 commuters.
“Opening weekend is full of events for students, including residential meetings and get-togethers, an activities fair, a reception for commuting students, and the ever-popular Dean’s Ice Cream Social,” said Linda Cross, public relations director for continuing education.
In addition to introducing Harvard’s staff, extra-curricular activities, and campus, the events encourage students to interact with peers who may live thousands of miles away.
“You hear many different languages and accents just walking through Harvard Yard,” said Cross.
The Yard is home to high school students studying at Harvard Summer School (HSS), who are connected with tutors from the Summer School Academic Tutor Program ...[...]
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