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April 2009
As Harvard students, we like to think of ourselves as socially aware and worldly. We read The New York Times every day, sponsor charity events with our student groups, and know the ins-and-outs of the housing crisis better than President Obama. Yet at the same time, we live in a bubble. The Harvard bubble. Over spring break, I went to Miami, Florida with two of my friends. On our first day there, we went to get manicure/pedicures at a local salon. The manicurist asked me how old I was and where I was from, before telling me about her daughter, who she said was 17-years-old. Almost automatically, I asked if her daughter was a junior in high school and getting ready to apply to college. "No," the manicurist replied matter-of-factly. "High school wasn't really for her. She's working on getting her GRE, but she's threatening to move to New Jersey with her boyfriend as soon as she turns 18." I was immediately struck by how closed-minded my worldview seemed. I was so used to the tiny segment of the world in which I function, to the tiny array of options that I work within, that I had lost sight of just how narrow the framework in which we view our lives can be. At Harvard, every decision we make feels colossal, like it makes the difference between success and failure. Which consulting firm did you get an internship at this summer? Did you get the Quad or the River? Are you on The Crimson's Board or Super Board? For many of us, these things matter. A lot. And there's nothing wrong with that. Harvard feels like our world, because for now, it is our world. And that's fine, as long as we realize it's not the world. I think it's ok to live in the Harvard bubble, as long as that bubble isn't opaque (go with me here...) and we don't lose sight of what's outside it. I think coming back from spring break can be a wonderful opportunity to gain some perspective on our lives, no matter where you were for the week - in a different city like me, on a Habitat for Humanity trip (like Windsor), or just at home, where you were likely reminded of what it feels like to drop the H-bomb. For the next two months at school, we get a chance to reflect on the larger world while it is still salient for us, and maybe take that huge array of possibilities into account the next time we fret or agonize over something in our lives here that feels monumental. We only have two months left of school, so why not make the most of them? - and I think that can only be done by introducing a little bit of perspective into the Harvard bubble. And while you're at it, why not give me a little bit of perspective? Visit our Feedback section, and let me know what you really think about Freeze. Happy April! Freeze Love,
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Dear Freeze Readers, It's hard to believe that it is already April! We're over 3/4 done with the year! I know that it's a total cliché but it's hard to believe just how fast time flies! We've got some really exciting updates this month! As you've noticed by now, something is different on the site: we're advertising with a new FlyerBoard model that's run by a company called PaperG. PaperG was one of the winners of Harvard's i3 competition last year and is run by some recent graduates of the college as well as one current undergrad - Tyler Bosmeny. We love working with a student-run business like PaperG! There are a few exciting things about the flyerboard: first of all, it's a great way to advertise your business or get the word out about your event to tons of undergrads! Secondly, it's incredibly affordable for local businesses and it's FREE for student groups! If you have an @fas account, you can use the flyerboard to advertise your upcoming event absolutely for free! It's our gift to you to thank you for reading Freeze! Just click on "post flyer" on the flyerboard and make sure to use your @fas e-mail when setting up an account! Another exciting update is our new Facebook fan page. Check it out here. Become a fan (click "become a fan"...) of Freeze on facebook! We will use this platform to let you know when new content is posted on the site, when a new Freezebie is posted, when Freezebie winners are posted, and so much more! Remember—anyone can be a Freeze fan, not just Harvard students! We are also incredibly excited to welcome 10 great new girls to our staff! I am pleased to introduce the newest additions to the Freeze staff: Anna Yeung
Check them out on our masthead! If you are interested in working for Freeze, shoot me an email! As always, thank you for reading Freeze. Have a wonderful April! Please feel free to send me any comments or suggestions! Freeze Love,
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