Was Harvard Worth It? The Hidden Cost of Attending an Ivy League College

Hey, for people out there looking into these elite schools and thinking about college, and your future, there is no need to compare with others. That is the biggest mistake ever. It would only hurt your inner self. Choose the school and subjects that you feel really into, and enjoy the the process and the hard work. If you could find a purpose and joy learning what you have chosen, I am sure you could handle the stress and thrive after the hard times. Sure you choose the elite school partially for their fame and opportunities, but don't get lost in it. Save those time thinking comparing with others, and use it to take care of yourself. That's the way to enjoy college life no matter which school you are in.

I like how composed you are,thanks for the info

Grasses are greener on the other side! Incredible fact, But true.

Well at least you wore the pearls so that you could clutch them. This video is outstanding. I am way past college age and never considered Harvard (not that I had a choice to consider it) and attended black Harvard - Howard. It was fascinating listening to your experiences. I am sure that you have helped many people with this video.

are you guaranteed a higher pay in the work force than someone who attended community college?

The look on your face and sound of your voice says it all. Thanks for sharing.

You are really strong good job

It's worth remembering, Harvard culture goes back to its founding as a college to train ministers. I am not sure 'feeling good about yourself' or being 'good enough' was ever a consideration no matter what your race or background. Actually, I'd worry about anyone who went through the Harvard experience and felt 'It was fun, I was totally accepted by good people'...that would be a major red flag of psychopothy.

Well I never regret I have no opportunity to go to Harvard anymore

sounds very much like a source of current arrogance of some government.

This is literally my medical school experience.

To realize how vastly over-rated a degree from Harvard can be, many individual examples can be cited; Ted Cruz and Bill O'Reilly coming immediately to mind.

I think there is a flaw in the reasoning here: if you want to teach a students to dance just figure out a way to make that happen. If you are constantly trying to get voted into a group of toxic weirdos to accomplish something then maybe it was never really about helping kids learn to dance. It was about validation from a group, right? Did you start you own inclusive dance group? Did you make it (the world )better or just walk around feeling excluded? Be the change.

Before you got to the end of your story, it sounded like it was worth it. When you mentioned certain things, it reminded me of imposter syndrome when I was at Cornell. Great to hear you overcame everything!

Thanks

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If you graduated from Harvard you should be working for yourself only.

Its actually your natural hair that made me click on this video..Absolutely lovee it and, appreciate seeing natural hair anywhere so, just had to check this video out from seeing the thumbnail. Keep rocking it girl. Great video overall too ! <3

I did a semester at Harvard, taking a class at the HKSG, while pursuing my degree at BU. You are spot on about the culture and competitiveness. Malcom Gladwell said it best in his book, David and Goliath," better to be the big fish in a little pond."