<p>Hey all. This is my first post here and I'm hoping that I'm supposed to ask this in the Harvard forum since it's more or less specific to this school. Basically, I'm aware that Harvard's summer courses exist largely for the financial benefits on the institution's part, but assuming that money weren't an issue for a moment, do you think that the experience would be worth it for an undergrad? I'm currently a first year English lit student from Canada and I'd love to be able to experience Harvard for a couple months and get the credit on my transcript, but I heard that the program is more aimed at high schoolers than current undergrads looking for transfer credits. Is this true? Are the courses difficult enough for older students to enjoy, and are the classes mainly filled with high school students?</p>
<p>Any info would be appreciated. I didn't do much research on the Ivies or American universities in high school since I already knew where I wanted to go, so I don't know much about how summer school works at these major unis. Incidentally, other suggestions about productive ways for me to spend my summers are more than welcome, but as far as I know the opportunities are more limited in the arts, particularly in English or Cinema Studies (can't do research, and I don't think internships are common? I haven't looked yet). Thanks.</p>