<p>Do they actually have social lives? Do real parties actually exist? Overall: A fun place to be?</p>
<p>As a Harvard student, I can tell you one general principle: Harvard is what you make it. I imagine this is true for most schools, but it is especially true for Harvard. Kids who want to have social lives do. Real parties do actually exist. It can be a VERY fun place to be. </p>
<p>Congrats on getting in. Ahh that was a good day.</p>
<p>Oh, and in answer to the titular question-- probably more weird than at most other colleges (somewhere between USC and Sarah Lawrence, if that is at all helpful). But honestly, the weirdos are part of what make Harvard such an interesting and fun place to go to school.</p>
<p>From my experience, I would say that about anywhere from 30-40% are “normal” kids who just happen to be smart. A majority of the rest are cool people but pretty introverted. Fewer kids than you would expect are legit weird/socially ■■■■■■■■ here.</p>
<p>Also, if you would consider yourself to be somewhat social at your high school–assuming you go to a school that has mostly average/normal kids–you will probably be considered very social here. Keep that in mind when you fill out the housing application. I almost put I was a 3 out of 5 in terms of being social but then thought about it and put a 5 out 5 and ended up rooming with some really chill dudes.</p>
<p>^This man speaks the truth.</p>
<p>From one Harvard student to another,</p>
<p>I guarantee you, no matter what kind of person you are, you will find amazing friends here. We’ve got people that study 24/7, we’ve got people that party 24/7, and we have pretty much people that are everywhere in between. I didn’t believe it until I saw it either.</p>
<p>Come to Harvard.</p>
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<p>speaking of weird though, i have an opinion on this. there is a difference between unique, weird, quirky. i think you will find many unique ppl, many quirky ppl like me, and obviously weird ppl. i find it interesting that you say “how weird are harvard students”. it implies that they are collectively “weird” and that you were merely inquiring as to exactly how weird they are. although i have never been to harvard before, i am sure that not all students are unique/weird/quirky. most will be quite normal, with outstanding acheivments. finally, weird is a very subjective quality, and the degree to which harvard may seem weird depends entirely on you and how willing you are to accept different cultures/personalities and opinions. but one thing is for sure, harvard’s classes are mix of everything, i dont think there is one word like “weird” that can describe them all.</p>
<p>It’s the most spectacularly-diverse array of human talent in a single place, anywhere on the planet. That in itself is pretty weird!</p>
<p>I don’t agree that 50+% of Harvard undergrads are introverted. I agree that 50+% are not into big drunken parties. But the ones that don’t like big drunken parties are mostly into other kinds of socializing. They may be more shy and enjoy small gatherings. Frosh who live in the lab/library do exist, but they are nowhere near half of the class (unless you’re talking about the middle of finals).</p>
<p>If I went to Harvard it would be a better place, and I’d **** all those “wierdos” (if they did my hw) who otherwise would have no shot at getting laid. Harvard made a big mistake when they rejected me.</p>
<p>^ agreed</p>
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<p>That’s what being an introvert is…</p>
<p>My highschool sent two kids to harvard, both of them were a bit odd :)</p>
<p>I don’t like the premise of this thread. You can be “weird” and still have a social life full of chaotic parties.</p>
<p>“That’s what being an introvert is…”</p>
<p>No, it isn’t. Introversion is “the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one’s own mental life.”</p>
<p>[introversion</a> - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary](<a href=“http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/introversion]introversion”>Introversion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster)</p>
<p>Shyness is different from introversion. Shyness is an anxiety about meeting new people or attracting attention. You can be anxious those things and still want and enjoy them very much. An introvert is someone who just isn’t interested because they really enjoy spending time alone. I’m a shy extrovert, although I’ve mostly learned to overcome my shyness. (Actors with stage fright are a good example of this phenomenon.) If you want to be interacting with people all the time, you’re an extrovert even if they are always the same people.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t call the majority of Harvard students “weird”…I think there are a number of people here who don’t particularly enjoy partying, but if you’re the person who does want to party, this type of person will never affect you. If you want to party, trust me, you’ll be able to. Harvard students are certainly not weird though–we’re normal people who just happen to go to a specific school…</p>