Harvard University Top Questions

What kind of person should not attend Harvard University?

Priscilla

To attend a school like Harvard, or any Ivy League for that matter, it is important that students possess their own motivation to achieve the most that they are able to. As such, students who lack their own drive may not be able to attend a university like this. Students who cannot handle the pressure of constantly being surrounded by achievement and success may find it harder to attend Harvard. College is hard, but the added factor of constant excellence can be daunting.

Krishnan

I don't think there is any kind of person that should not attend Harvard. Based on my experiences at the school, there are fields of study and student groups for virtually every type of student. Regardless of one's intended course of study, hobbies, or preferred types of social outings, there are plenty of students with similar interests that will make one's time at Harvard unforgettable and enjoyable.

Rachel

Don't come if you feel that you always need to be the best at everything; don't come if you only care about yourself and your classes, but not about extracurriculars, friends, and/or the wider world; don't come if you are overly concerned with superficial things like the weather; don't come if you expect a homogenous environment or want people to always agree with your perspectives.

Esther

Someone who isn't motivated.

Karen

If you are not self -motivated or have trouble organizing a fair amount of work and extracurricular activities, then Harvard will be a challenge.

Hugh

A person that is not self-motivated, or would have a difficult time dealing with competition and a difficult courseload should not attend this school.

Jordan

A person shouldn't attend this school if they are not highly self-motivated. Although the workload is easier than you might expect, you have to be prepared to buckle down. There is a lot of liberty in terms of how you spend your time, so if you're not careful and self-motivated, you can quickly fall behind and start to do poorly.

Bret

People who are not motivated, or aren't self starters. One must have confidence in oneself and be prepared to face adversity.

Jessica

If you are close-minded, intellectually disinterested, a jerk, ill-diposed to traffic and studying, or particularly averse to cold weather, you will not enjoy this school.

chris

independent and driven