Antoine Picon's “Digital Culture” class. Networked Ecology and Energy Landscapes in Chilean Patagonia. Timothy Hyde's crisis class completely changed the way I mistake: not planning ahead for life after GSD—not in terms of not applying,I did that—but not taking the time to think about what I really wanted to do think about but the world—I highly recommend seeking him out at MIT. The History of Science department has a lot of classes that are relevant to architecture/ professionally after my student life ended. Best decisions: carefully selecting my classes. Biggest mistake: either not going to enough events,or not arriving early 422 enough to get settled before school started. Best: going to the doctor and physical therapist for repetitive stress injuries even though they didn't seem “that design,but most GSD students don't think to look there. MAS.863: How to make (Almost) Anything. Are you kidding? Classes outside the GSD? Who has time for H . gsd that? MIT fall,How to make almost anything. ES21 + ES22. Also,Divinity School courses,Ritualization and Storytelling (anything with Prof. Michael Jackson,yes,that is bad” at the time. Using a flock of birds in all of my renderings was unequivocally the best decision I have ever made at the GSD—my professors loved them. Best: ARVARD walk swimming laps in the morning before classes or library work. Mistake: not iceskating in Boston Commons last winter. Biggest mistake: not going to office hours. Even able his name—he is amazing). Postmodern history class with Emmanuel Petit. Take a language! It'll be your best tool to deeply engage with and change this beauti- ful world. My favorite class outside the GSD remains Steven Caton's Frankfurt School seminar in the Anthropology Department,but I also loved auditing Melinda if you don't have a question,go and meet the instructor. Say hi. Best decision: taking a design anthropology class at the GSD,which put me out of my comfort - zone/discipline. Biggest mistake: underestimating the power of SLEEPING before a hand-in and crit. Best decision: always scheduling classes for only four days a week. bike Baldwin's Atomic Culture class in History of Science and,just for fun,Stephen Burt's Sciene Fiction lectures. Apart from my desk,the lounges were a good meet- able ing point for study groups and to prepare for teamwork. Also,Widener or Lamont libraries are great places to research/ write papers,although I would alternate Always giving myself a day off to reset my mind,body,and spirit. Worst decision: not taking Bobby Pietrusko's mapping class my first year (I got to it my - HARVARD second year,which was great). Best decisions were splitting orders on Amazon for materials with classmates and visiting professors during office hours. Worst subway places frequently and also write papers from home—never in studio—it is too distracting. Unfortunately,there aren't many places to work in Gund so I work at home. There is a huge shortage of space in Gund,so besides our studio desks,there is really nowhere that we can sit and work for long periods of time. decision was waiting till it was late on a Sunday to head to studio to finish work for a pin-up. Best decision: staying for J-term,taking a class outside of my Lamont Library and the Science Center are both good places to work. Gutman Library,Algiers Café. In a library near a window. Studio. iLab. Other school librar- discipline. Biggest mistakes: dating inside the GSD,not taking more than required classes,overstressing myself with subjects that are insignificant. Best: taking courses bus ies like Widener. I can only get work done in studio when no one else is there. It's not even worth trying to work there until the dreaded 11pm–9am window. GS outside my program. Mistake: not following the instructions of the core studio instructor to not treat studio as my most important activity at the GSD; live projects and research are more rewarding. Best decision: getting involved in student life. Biggest mistake: not prioritizing. Best: collaborating with others as much as commuter Project Room & 42 Kirkland. Darwins + the Biscuit. Lamont library has 24-hour access,hundreds of armchairs and ottomans,and an outlet by every seat. Trays train are good,as is the library. Off campus is also great if you can find a good cafe or something. Law Library. The GSD lacks proper places to work. Collaborate. possible.GRADUATE Worst: misreading grant requirements... Best decision: becoming deeply involved in student groups,GSD events,and Harvard-wide opportunities. Biggest mistakes: Nowhere in the GSD,because there is no space there. Alone: every space in Gund is too noisy and someone is always taking over the project rooms,etc. Just go D too little sleep and putting studio over my wellness. Best: launching something I wanted to have in the school and finding that others were on board; every time I to any other classroom building,where the student space ration is sensible. Libraries around campus,at my studio desk,at home. Secret cafes. Studio desk,various Student Guide 2014–2015 ever just knocked on a professor's door with a half-formulated question or notion and almost slunk away but didn't; realizing that I hate architects' show- ferry libraries nearby. Crema doesn't have wifi—good for getting reading done without distractions. Bring your tumbler to the Law School Library for free coffee. The and-tell-this-is-my-project-type lectures and not feeling bad about missing them; reading everything I that would fit through my eye sockets; library browsing library,home office,professors offices if you are doing RA work. Desk or home. Great place to work is actually on the GSD desk. At home. Cronkhite Lounge. I indulgences (how I met my thesis). Worst: library browsing indulgences (how I missed 12 out 13 deadlines in my GSD career); catatonic eclipse of intimidation and gotta drive loved my studio over in 7 Sumner—to my knowledge,it was the only studio placed outside Gund. On the weekends,get out of Harvard Square and camp out at insecurity during my first few months here; not meeting Ed Eigen until it was almost too late! Work in the Fab Lab,especially the woodshop. Volunteer to Voltage Coffee,Thinking Cup,or Pavement. Broadway Market,Bon Me,cafeteria in the science building. Darwin's. Darwin's. Darwin's is a staple,but few people participateSC in open house activities.H Get OOLenough sleep. Stop worrying about grades. Sleep and routine empower creativity and productivity. But also try to couple the deliver will know about the delicious and cheap eats at Cafe Pamplona,right by the Grafton Street pub! Cafe Sushi,Dumpling House on Broadway,and of course,Darwin's. courses you take well with studio or other courses so that you can have one coherent focus/body of thought/research insight per semester. Build up on that. Attend the first few classes before selecting. Try things you are uncomfortable with. Flirt with several before you decide on one—you can always drop the ones Bon Me truck,Otto,Clover,and falafel joint in Davis Square.Al's,Pinocchio's,Darwin's,the food trucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bon Me. It's a thing. You will see. Food Trucks. Chicken n' Rice and Bon Me. Broadway Market,Darwins,Shake Shack,Otto's Pizza,Clover,Darwin's,the Biscuit... food trucks in Science Plaza (Bon Me). Food you don't like. But don't end up taking them all at once,that's like cheating on several people at the same time. As in all things,know thyself—knocking out outdoor seating trucks in front of the Science Center. Chutney's. Broadway Market's chicken club sandwich. Science Center building has Indian buffet every day too and has less requirements for concentrations early can give you amazing flexibility later on,but sometimes you just need that class that reminds you why you're powering salty bahn mi sandwiches than the Bon Me food truck. Darwin's,Food Trucks,Crema,Felipes,etc. Food trucks,Darwin's. Food trucks in the Science Center Plaza. through the basics. Shopping classes is the best way to decide—I didn't know this was an option until I entered second semester. Take something you don't know about. Don't try to take something you think you'd like. Step outside your comfort zone. Don't just pick the familiar or comfortable papers,choose something free Bon Me! The Harvard Plaza food trucks,Dwelltime,Crema Cafe,Mona Lisa Pizza. FELIPE'S TAQUERIA HANDS DOWN. Bon Me The Biscuit Otto's Pizza,Pho at OF wifi Le's,Panera,Tasty Burger,Darwin's,Thai Hut,Felipe's Taqueria. The vending machine on the third floor has a stellar assortment of healthy snacks,such as a you're genuinely interested in or curious about. Take electives outside of your discipline,especially if they are classes you wouldn't normally consider. I took an wifi urban planning class on a whim my first semester and ended up doing a dual degree in planning. Choose one elective every semester than gets you OUT OF GUND fee trail mix or chips' ahoy cookies. I adore all the little Japanese places in the mall thing at Porter—especially the noodle place I can't remember (never knew?) the name of in the back corner across the aisle from Japonaise. There comes a time in every Gundians life when Hong Kong it's the last thing open.