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Student Council Member John Zhou, National Scholar Award recipient, continues to share his experiences from the field—that is, the Halls of Harvard. John was named by ”USA Today” as a member of its 20th annual "All-USA High School Academic First Team" in 2006.
Harvard — Notes from the Field
I am now in my second semester at Harvard; my first semester went quickly and has been a great experience. I started by participating in the Freshman Urban Program, spending one week prior to the beginning of the semester as a youth and homeless shelter volunteer. This opportunity made me much more aware of the social issues and surroundings of the Boston/Cambridge area. I am also continuing my service towards Chinese orphans affected by AIDS. With respect to academics, I took four classes my first term. Two of the courses are designed for sophomores/juniors in Microeconomics and Molecular Biology. The other courses are an honors study of multivariable calculus/linear algebra and the required Expository Writing class for freshmen. It was challenging, but I definitely enjoyed the interactions with faculty and other students and am happy with what I have learned.
In addition, I have been heavily involved in the business management activity at the Harvard Crimson (the oldest college newspaper in the U.S.), and in helping prepare an international conference for HPAIR (Harvard Project for Asian and International Relation) in Beijing/Hong Kong 2007. I was also selected as one of three clarinet players for Bach Society Orchestra of Harvard University, a premier orchestra at Harvard. I have three great roommates, who come from Switzerland, Seattle, and Boston. People here are friendly, not to mention very intelligent, and I have been fortunate to make many new friends from all over the world.
Like my first term, my holiday break went quickly as well. We had to report back on January 2. But the break wasn’t the end of the term—Harvard is also one of the few schools with exams after the winter break, so being home for the holidays gave me something to look forward to!