#harvard19

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Where will you be living next year? San Francisco, CA

What will you be doing? I'll be working at Google as an Associate Product Marketing Manager.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Whether it be studying abroad, interning at a company, or spending time at home, it's really important to be intentional about your summers and think about what you'd like to gain from them. Summers are an amazing time to try something new, develop a passion, or just take time for yourself - so actively reflects on what your needs and passions are when figuring out your plans. The earlier you figure this out, the earlier you can find tangible ways to achieve your summer goals and ambitions. (Also summer are a great time to try something new, so try to push yourself to have a unique experience each summer!)

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? San Francisco, CA

What will you be doing? I will be starting a career in public service as a San Francisco Fellow: a year-long position with the city government. By being placed in a city department, I will have a direct impact on operations through analysis and program development.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Mission-driven work does not come easy and being around employed private-sector driven folks can be discouraging. But you have to be proactive to seek opportunities. Meet with OCS advisers, reach out to former bosses, attend career fairs, and send cold emails to alumni. Rejections and failures are tough. So take a moment to rest, restrategize, and get back on it. All you need is one "yes" to have your life changed forever.

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? Arlington, Virginia

What will you be doing? I will be an analyst for Deloitte Consulting LLP.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Make your academic, extracurricular and professional endeavors as pragmatic and versatile as possible! Do nothing without intention - unless it is a passion!

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? San Francisco, CA

What will you be doing? I will be working as a Data Scientist at Quora.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Work hard and push yourself, but really take the time to enjoy the people and opportunities at Harvard. This place is truly special so do try to savor the precious four years you have here - whatever that looks like for you - because it goes by in a flash. Have fun and good luck!

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? Boston, MA

What will you be doing? I will be a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, Digital Practice.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Don't worry too much about the far future; instead, read books, have meaningful conversations, seek out people whom you trust and who will bring a new perspective. By nourishing your time at Harvard, and beyond, with fruitful ideas and feedback, you'll draw yourself towards what is best suited for your future. At this point, I believe that discovering which doors to close (even if only for a little while) is far more important than opening as many as possible. However, you can only be confident in the path you pick if you've seen it from the right perspectives, and that knowledge does not lie within you but in the world around you.

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? Boston, MA

What will you be doing? I will be working at the Boston Consulting Group for two years before Harvard Law School.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? At Harvard you get out what you put in. You can’t do everything. Find something you're passionate about and pursue it. It is better to be an inch wide and a mile deep than a mile wide and an inch deep.

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? Chicago

What will you be doing? Medical school at University of Chicago.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? Be open to new opportunities and experiences!

[ocsharvard]

Where will you be living next year? New York

What will you be doing? I will be doing Economic consulting at Cornerstone Research.

Economic consulting at Cornerstone Research.What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated? My advice is to be open-minded when trying to figure out your professional and academic interests. I came into college with a bit of tunnel vision and feel that I may have missed out on some great opportunities to explore alternative career paths besides those that are typical for my concentration. Don't put yourself in a box and don't rush the process of trying to figure out what you like - experience is the best way to discover those interests, but you can't discover them if you don't have an open mind and try new things in the first place!

Also, try to prioritize friendships and interpersonal relationships as much as you can. These four years of undergrad go by very fast and as you reflect back you will realize just how valuable it is to be surrounded by so many wonderful, fun, and talented people. Make full use of YOUR community and learn as much as possible from your peers.

Finally, don't be afraid to ask questions or reach out to people for help. Realize that you bring a lot to the table and go for the opportunities that you want!