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Great place to pursue a PhD in bio-related fields - Graduate Student Harvard University Employee Review

5.0
Aug 13, 2012
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Pros

Realistically speaking, the general difference between the top programs available are trivial, and ultimately comes down to specific research interests and the available faculty, though departmental requirements for chemistry are very lax, letting you choose any courses that would be useful for you, regardless of department, and no specific course requirements. Of course, Harvard gives you access to amazing resources in the area, particularly in biomedical-related fields. It's also in Cambridge, which is great if you enjoy the college-town/academic feel, but also gives you access to Boston. Undergraduates here are a pleasure to teach, at least in my experience.

Cons

Campus swarms with tourists every day of the year. Most surrounding restaurants/accommodations in the area cater to a price range a few steps up from a graduate student stipend. Rains a lot, Boston area is wet.

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Pros

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Cons

GSD Development and Alumni Relations (under current leadership) is an incredibly toxic work environment. I didn't realize the intensity of the toll it took on my until after leaving, and I am not one to leave a negative review, but as they are hiring for several positions currently, I wish to share words of caution with applicants. Cons: - Absolutely not a safe space for anyone who is Black, brown, trans, queer, working-class, or disabled - 100% top-down direction. No room for personal exploration, initiative, or creativity. - Minimal guidance from leadership - Frequent pivots, even in the late stages of projects - Petty, immature talking behind your back by leadership - No upward mobility unless the Associate Dean or Dean like you - Deeply disingenuous comments, reflections, and feedback from leadership - Complete lack of transparency on direction, goals, etc. - Small mistakes are made cornerstones of performance evaluations, while leadership routinely missteps. Leadership never takes accountability. - Top-down policy decisions, completely lacking detail, thought, and care outside of legal ramifications - Ever-changing in-office requirements

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