<p>I will be an incoming freshman this coming year and understand that ECs play a very large role at Harvard. Therefore, this summer I am trying to put together a list of activities, clubs etc. that I can try out immediately when I get to Harvard since I know that participation in these activities will play an important part in helping me adjust to life at Harvard and make the most of my time there. </p>
<p>In high school, most of me ECs were very academic and revolved around math and science: I was involved in many math/science clubs and competitions as well as chemistry research. In addition, although I played the violin in my school's orchestra and symphony, I do not believe that I play well enough to join any orchestras. Right now, I will probably concentrate in a natural science (most likely biology-related) and am interested in pursuing a secondary field in economics. I am looking at pre-med right now; however, I understand that about 40% of incoming freshmen say they are pre-med and that obviously only a fraction of these students apply to med school. I am definitely open to trying new, diverse activities.</p>
<p>So, right now I am interested in:
Premed Society
Harvard Crimson (is it true that the comp is only in the Spring?)
Harvard Cancer Society
Science research starting in the Spring </p>
<p>Does anyone have any advice about other activities? This list I am sure will change once I get their and try different activities, but does anyone have any ideas?</p>