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<\/a>So many chapters….<\/p><\/div>\n
Many of us returned early for J-term and lived on campus for three weeks focusing solely on our thesis. During that month, we created an email group \u2013 \u201cjtermthesis\u201d \u2013 that was shared with many of the seniors on campus and allowed us space to ask questions about chapter formatting or plan outings to the movies as a study break. Some of the best email subject lines from that month included: \u201csomething to brighten your thesis adventure,\u201d \u201clate night study buddy?\u201d and \u201cgood news for coffee drinkers,\u201d all of which included links or tips for getting through January.<\/p>\n
Now that we\u2019re back on campus, thesis-related work has settled into a more regular rhythm because seniors have had to adjust back to class schedules and normal student responsibilities. Social Studies has been a great resource in helping us stay focused on the project deadline, though, largely through workshops and email reminders. I\u2019ve been participating in a thesis writers\u2019 seminar sponsored by Social Studies over the course of the year, and every other week I exchange drafts and feedback with two of my classmates in addition to meeting as a total group of 10 for an hour and a half. Social Studies also organized \u201cpresentation workshops,\u201d which allowed me an opportunity to present my whole thesis in 15 minutes to a new group of students; the feedback from a fresh audience was incredibly useful.<\/p>\n
Outside of these more formal aspects of thesis writing, there are some more fun additions that have been helping me push through the last couple of weeks. One great tradition maintained by many student groups is \u201cthesis fairies,\u201d where underclassmen volunteer to bring treats to seniors writing theses. Thus far I\u2019ve been generously gifted Nutella, a slice of pie, Oreos, and a Dunkin\u2019 Donuts gift cards \u2013 all of which provided an excellent energy boost! There\u2019s also an anonymous Tumblr \u2013 seniorthesisproblems.tumblr.com \u2013 to which my classmates have been uploading GIFs capturing the sillier side of thesis writing. Definitely worth a visit if you want a funnier angle on the thesis process.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m writing this blog post from inside the Graduate School of Education\u2019s Gutman library, which is one of my new favorite spots to study. I\u2019m including a snapshot to give you all a sense of what studying at Harvard looks like!<\/p>\n
<\/a>Live action post from Gutman<\/p><\/div>\n
And finally, I should clarify that I haven\u2019t spent ALL of my spring semester drafting and editing \u2013 I did get a chance to enjoy winter during the blizzard a couple of weeks ago and during a weekend trip to my friend\u2019s house in Vermont. I\u2019m including a couple of photos below!<\/p>\n