MCS will not host programming or drop-ins during spring break week. Appointments will continue to be available.

Being a first-generation student is a tremendous accomplishment, but one that often comes with a unique set of challenges. As a first-generation student, you may struggle to feel that the resources and opportunities at Harvard were meant for you. We want to remind you that you do belong here, and to encourage you to take advantage of all the resources Harvard has to offer. While you may be the first in your family, you are not alone. Our office is here to support you at every step of your professional journey.

Tamarin Tales: Gabrielle’s Summer Research in the Amazon

Gabrielle Mostow is a junior from Adams House concentrating in Human Evolution Biology. This past summer, Gabrielle completed an eight-week internship with Field Projects International in the Peruvian Amazon, where she assisted in research on the behavior and ecology of …

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Student Reflection: From Mather to Geneva – Meghan’s Summer at CERN

Meghan is a senior in Mather House studying Physics. During the summer of 2024, Meghan completed an internship at The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Where did you go? 

This past summer, I conducted research …

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On the Transformative Power of Seeing Others

Daniel Lobo graduated in 2014 and was an advisor at the Mignone Center for Career Success prior to attending UC Berkeley as a PhD Candidate in Sociology.

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