Harvard Law School Class of 2018 Forum

ChemEng1642 · Post by **ChemEng1642** » Thu May 21, 2015 9:52 am

antiworldly wrote:
ChemEng1642 wrote:
antiworldly wrote:
ChemEng1642 wrote:Whoooo to the new admits!

And FINALLY new apartment selected - time to pass out!
Lol, they do seem to try to make the process as stressful as possible. . .
Yeah lol - I was on Central Time so it wasn't awful for me but I feel really bad for the people on Pacific time...

I was on my refresh game though so I got the apartment I wanted
Congrats! It certainly feels good to get things settled at this point.

Yes definitely!

pylon · Post by **pylon** » Thu May 21, 2015 9:53 am

So do most of y'all have housing confirmed at this point?

I'm sure HLS will send some information soon, but what sort of options are left available if I'm looking to live on campus (but also don't have a lottery window)?

wonka · Post by **wonka** » Thu May 21, 2015 11:20 am

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pylon · Post by **pylon** » Thu May 21, 2015 12:11 pm

wonka wrote:I imagine they've got some process for housing late-admitted applicants, but even if they don't, if you get on the waitlist for a dorm I imagine you'll get one, at least in Gropius. IIRC, the housing info was one of the first things HLS emailed to us after admission, but it did take quite a few days. Sit tight and I bet someone will be in contact with you! Or if you're neurotic like me, shoot an email to housing@law.harvard.edu.

Thanks wonka for all this detail, it's very helpful! I have to look into the specifics of each, but ideally I'd like the on-campus Law School dorm housing - which I guess works out because it looks like that might be all that's available!

tonysoprano · Post by **tonysoprano** » Thu May 21, 2015 2:37 pm

Are all of the dorms subject to the crazy restrictions on what tenants can have (microwaves, stoves, etc.) and force you to rent one of those P.O.S. "microfridges" or whatever they're called, or is that a specific one?

wonka · Post by **wonka** » Thu May 21, 2015 2:50 pm

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downbeat14 · Post by **downbeat14** » Thu May 21, 2015 2:56 pm

tonysoprano · Post by **tonysoprano** » Thu May 21, 2015 2:57 pm

wonka wrote:
tonysoprano wrote:Are all of the dorms subject to the crazy restrictions on what tenants can have (microwaves, stoves, etc.) and force you to rent one of those P.O.S. "microfridges" or whatever they're called, or is that a specific one?
The handbook says you're allowed to have a small fridge in your room, but no microwaves or any other cooking appliance (George Foremans, Crockpots, etc.) are allowed. I don't know how much they'd crack down on this, though.

The microfridges are available to rent for the 1201 Mass. Ave. HUH "apartments" because that building is dumb and doesn't have any kitchens at all.

Gotcha thanks

ChemEng1642 · Post by **ChemEng1642** » Thu May 21, 2015 3:40 pm

downbeat14 wrote:Got my place today. Just happy that is over with!

Congrats!

rseaney · Post by **rseaney** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:26 am

I'm kinda having trouble figuring out if Gropius 1 has a closet. Does anybody know? Looking at the pictures at the link below, it seems like it doesn't have one cuz there's none shown in the G1 pictures, but the first G2 picture is of its closet which leads me to think that that's what sets it apart/justifies the greater expense.

http://hls.harvard.edu/dept/dos/housing ... s-complex/

rseaney · Post by **rseaney** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:28 am

Also.. Gropius.. quite a name haha

antiworldly · Post by **antiworldly** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:31 am

rseaney wrote:I'm kinda having trouble figuring out if Gropius 1 has a closet. Does anybody know? Looking at the pictures at the link below, it seems like it doesn't have one cuz there's none shown in the G1 pictures, but the first G2 picture is of its closet which leads me to think that that's what sets it apart/justifies the greater expense.

http://hls.harvard.edu/dept/dos/housing ... s-complex/

If I remember correctly from my tour of Gropius 1, there was a wardrobe about 3, 3.5' wide and a small dresser (as you can see in the pictures) in addition to the desk and bed.

antiworldly · Post by **antiworldly** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:33 am

rseaney wrote:Also.. Gropius.. quite a name haha

It wasn't easy to keep a straight face, especially since my tour guide had become so acclimated to it...

rseaney · Post by **rseaney** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:36 am

antiworldly wrote:
rseaney wrote:I'm kinda having trouble figuring out if Gropius 1 has a closet. Does anybody know? Looking at the pictures at the link below, it seems like it doesn't have one cuz there's none shown in the G1 pictures, but the first G2 picture is of its closet which leads me to think that that's what sets it apart/justifies the greater expense.

http://hls.harvard.edu/dept/dos/housing ... s-complex/
If I remember correctly from my tour of Gropius 1, there was a wardrobe about 3, 3.5' wide and a small dresser (as you can see in the pictures) in addition to the desk and bed.

I just went ahead and called the housing office: apparently all the Gropius rooms have exactly the same accommodations, only difference is in sq footage.

TripTrip · Post by **TripTrip** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:25 am

antiworldly wrote:
rseaney wrote:Also.. Gropius.. quite a name haha
It wasn't easy to keep a straight face, especially since my tour guide had become so acclimated to it...

"Gropius. Well, that's a hilarious name for a horrifying prison complex." --Actor playing Professor Tushnet in this year's theatrical Parody of the law school

leslieknope · Post by **leslieknope** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:36 am

My undergrad campus was all hideous brutalist bullshit too, though none of it was as amazingly named. I just don't understand what we did to deserve this.

Nonconsecutive · Post by **Nonconsecutive** » Fri May 22, 2015 2:59 pm

leslieknope wrote:My undergrad campus was all hideous brutalist bullshit too, though none of it was as amazingly named. I just don't understand what we did to deserve this.

Shh, Big Brother is always watching.

mimiquestionmark · Post by **mimiquestionmark** » Fri May 22, 2015 5:05 pm

Checking in

I'm so excited to be in Boston come the fall!

I'm trying to figure out my living situation and I'm a little bit confused by the meal/food option for those living in Gropius? Is there a meal plan I'm not aware of? Or will you find yourself mostly using the communal kitchens?

wonka · Post by **wonka** » Fri May 22, 2015 5:32 pm

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mimiquestionmark · Post by **mimiquestionmark** » Sat May 23, 2015 8:49 pm

wonka wrote:
mimiquestionmark wrote:Checking in I'm so excited to be in Boston come the fall!

I'm trying to figure out my living situation and I'm a little bit confused by the meal/food option for those living in Gropius? Is there a meal plan I'm not aware of? Or will you find yourself mostly using the communal kitchens?
No meal plan. Communal kitchens only. Apparently it works out okay.

Great info! Thanks!

rseaney · Post by **rseaney** » Tue May 26, 2015 12:44 pm

Is there any reason to prefer one Gropius Hall over any other (apart from preferring all-male or all-female floors)? eg it's not like Dane has a better kitchen but maybe Shaw has better bathrooms, right?

TripTrip · Post by **TripTrip** » Tue May 26, 2015 12:49 pm

rseaney wrote:Is there any reason to prefer one Gropius Hall over any other (apart from preferring all-male or all-female floors)? eg it's not like Dane has a better kitchen but maybe Shaw has better bathrooms, right?

The kitchens, common areas, and bathrooms are different.

Mack.Hambleton · Post by **Mack.Hambleton** » Tue May 26, 2015 3:02 pm

Checking in ahhhhhhhh

ChemEng1642 · Post by **ChemEng1642** » Tue May 26, 2015 3:28 pm

Mack.Hambleton wrote:Checking in ahhhhhhhh

Congrats!

Indifference · Post by **Indifference** » Tue May 26, 2015 3:41 pm

Mack.Hambleton wrote:Checking in ahhhhhhhh

Congrats!