Comments for CLUEHQ http://www.cluehq.com/blog Random Thoughts from a Computer Science Student... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:14:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Harvard “One Ring” Unboxing by Minamu http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/05/06/harvard-one-ring-unboxing/comment-page-1/#comment-35680 Minamu Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:14:10 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=165#comment-35680 You can get your Harvard House logo on the One Ring also. I think these are much nicer than Ringware because it's a standard format for Harvard students, and you know what tradition means to Harvard folks. I just ordered one with my House on it, and can't wait for it to come. Thanks for showing it; there aren't enough pictures online. Long ago, I had a Herff Jones Harvard class ring that is very much like the Ringware ones. It was a signet ring, and it was great, the black didn't wear off over the years or anything. However, I left it in a bathroom after washing my hands one day, and lost it forever. That really hurt. However, now I am excited to get the One Ring. I love that it has Johnston Gate on it. You can get your Harvard House logo on the One Ring also. I think these are much nicer than Ringware because it’s a standard format for Harvard students, and you know what tradition means to Harvard folks. I just ordered one with my House on it, and can’t wait for it to come. Thanks for showing it; there aren’t enough pictures online.

Long ago, I had a Herff Jones Harvard class ring that is very much like the Ringware ones. It was a signet ring, and it was great, the black didn’t wear off over the years or anything. However, I left it in a bathroom after washing my hands one day, and lost it forever. That really hurt. However, now I am excited to get the One Ring. I love that it has Johnston Gate on it.

]]> Comment on Columbia Video Network : Admissions by richard http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/25/columbia-video-network-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-35652 richard Sun, 25 Dec 2011 20:27:45 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/25/columbia-video-network-admissions/#comment-35652 @Anon: the diploma from Harvard on my wall at home seems at odds with your assertion. @Anon: the diploma from Harvard on my wall at home seems at odds with your assertion.

]]> Comment on Harvard Extension and Harvard Students by LateNight http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/12/harvard-extension-and-harvard-students/comment-page-1/#comment-35651 LateNight Sat, 24 Dec 2011 05:08:32 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/12/harvard-extension-and-harvard-students/#comment-35651 Interesting post and comments. Anecdotal evidence: I've taken quite a few courses on campus, several with Harvard students from other schools (GSAS, College). I haven't encountered the attitudes described here. Perhaps they are changing, but since the HES (degree) students significantly outperformed students from the other Harvard schools in those classes they wouldn't have been warranted anyway. Interesting post and comments. Anecdotal evidence: I’ve taken quite a few courses on campus, several with Harvard students from other schools (GSAS, College). I haven’t encountered the attitudes described here. Perhaps they are changing, but since the HES (degree) students significantly outperformed students from the other Harvard schools in those classes they wouldn’t have been warranted anyway.

]]> Comment on Harvard College vs. Harvard Extension School : Part Deux by TechFan.org » 10 Online Programs Sites http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/04/10/harvard-college-vs-harvard-extension-school-part-deux/comment-page-1/#comment-35641 TechFan.org » 10 Online Programs Sites Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:14:04 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=153#comment-35641 [...] Degree Program by LevelsIs Web Business Diploma Less Expensive? – Accredited Online ProgramsHarvard College vs. Harvard Extension School : Part Deux .a575_box {font-size: 14px !important;font-style: normal !important;font-weight: normal [...] [...] Degree Program by LevelsIs Web Business Diploma Less Expensive? – Accredited Online ProgramsHarvard College vs. Harvard Extension School : Part Deux .a575_box {font-size: 14px !important;font-style: normal !important;font-weight: normal [...]

]]> Comment on Columbia Video Network : Admissions by Anon http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/25/columbia-video-network-admissions/comment-page-1/#comment-35640 Anon Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:32:10 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/03/25/columbia-video-network-admissions/#comment-35640 Harvard Extension School is NOT a real Harvard Degree. Columbia Video Network IS a real Columbia degree. CVN requires all of the same components of the traditional application. Harvard Extension School dos not. CVN is by far the better option: The two programs aren't even in the same stratosphere. Harvard Extension School is NOT a real Harvard Degree.

Columbia Video Network IS a real Columbia degree.

CVN requires all of the same components of the traditional application. Harvard Extension School dos not.

CVN is by far the better option: The two programs aren’t even in the same stratosphere.

]]> Comment on Harvard Extension Really is Harvard by Nelly Do http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/comment-page-1/#comment-35639 Nelly Do Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:41:17 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/#comment-35639 This is such a nice clarification. I want to take some course at the Harvard Extension School (the 3 needed to apply for a degree program) but I'm so confused as to where to start. Anyone in the area and planning on taking some classes this upcoming 2012 Spring Semester? Lets meet! Find me on Facebook: Nelly Do or text xxx-xxx-xxxx New friends always welcomed! And thank you again for this blog! This is such a nice clarification. I want to take some course at the Harvard Extension School (the 3 needed to apply for a degree program) but I’m so confused as to where to start. Anyone in the area and planning on taking some classes this upcoming 2012 Spring Semester? Lets meet!

Find me on Facebook: Nelly Do
or text xxx-xxx-xxxx

New friends always welcomed!

And thank you again for this blog!

]]> Comment on About by Congratulations http://www.cluehq.com/blog/about/comment-page-1/#comment-35638 Congratulations Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:35:35 +0000 #comment-35638 Congratulations on the change of tense ... I'll bet it wasn't the easiest thing you've ever done. Congratulations on the change of tense … I’ll bet it wasn’t the easiest thing you’ve ever done.

]]> Comment on Online Coursework: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly by kello http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2010/07/27/online-coursework-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1/#comment-35635 kello Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:24:16 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=324#comment-35635 Excellent blog! It's a pity that it seems to have died :( Excellent blog! It’s a pity that it seems to have died :(

]]> Comment on Commuting and Harvard Extension by Ken Vedaa http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/05/23/commuting-and-harvard-extension/comment-page-1/#comment-35607 Ken Vedaa Fri, 24 Jun 2011 19:07:32 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=182#comment-35607 I wanted to take a moment to update this thread. Last month I finished my third semester of traveling to HES from the Northern Virginia area for classes (Fall '09, January '11, & Spring '11, although I simply stayed in Cambridge for the duration of the J term). I have been fortunate that travel expenses have stayed quite reasonable (I suspect that the average airfare cost per week the most recent term was ~$170). I split my overnight stays between the Hilton @ Logan, or the metal park bench in the walkway connecting the airport, Hilton, and the parking garage. The advice that Richard provided is solid. Key elements, give yourself more time than you think you will need. Be prepared to call an audible when the need arises. I wanted to take a moment to update this thread. Last month I finished my third semester of traveling to HES from the Northern Virginia area for classes (Fall ’09, January ’11, & Spring ’11, although I simply stayed in Cambridge for the duration of the J term).

I have been fortunate that travel expenses have stayed quite reasonable (I suspect that the average airfare cost per week the most recent term was ~$170). I split my overnight stays between the Hilton @ Logan, or the metal park bench in the walkway connecting the airport, Hilton, and the parking garage.

The advice that Richard provided is solid. Key elements, give yourself more time than you think you will need. Be prepared to call an audible when the need arises.

]]> Comment on People Are Finally Waking Up to the Power of Online Education by Shipra http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/03/people-are-finally-waking-up-to-the-power-of-online-education/comment-page-1/#comment-35602 Shipra Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:19:58 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/03/people-are-finally-waking-up-to-the-power-of-online-education/#comment-35602 I am a student of University of Delhi pursuing my Bachelors degree which will be completed in june 2011,after that i am keen to pursue an online course in management from Harvard University Extension school. As of now i am completely confused about the online procedures at Harvard,when do i have to apply for the online course,what's the eligibility criteria,and how can i pursue online study while living in Mumbai? Please do reply. I am a student of University of Delhi pursuing my Bachelors degree which will be completed in june 2011,after that i am keen to pursue an online course in management from Harvard University Extension school.
As of now i am completely confused about the online procedures at Harvard,when do i have to apply for the online course,what’s the eligibility criteria,and how can i pursue online study while living in Mumbai?
Please do reply.

]]> Comment on MS in Computer Science versus an MBA… by Phillip http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/05/17/ms-in-computer-science-versus-an-mba/comment-page-1/#comment-35601 Phillip Wed, 02 Mar 2011 07:27:00 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=179#comment-35601 Have you thought of earning a second major (finance/economics)? With your previous earned credits it may be more cost effective and take less time to earn a secondary degree. Have you thought of earning a second major (finance/economics)? With your previous earned credits it may be more cost effective and take less time to earn a secondary degree.

]]> Comment on Harvard “One Ring” Unboxing by Daniel http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/05/06/harvard-one-ring-unboxing/comment-page-1/#comment-35600 Daniel Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:35:55 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/?p=165#comment-35600 That is a beautiful ring. I'm just trying to decide at the moment whether I can actually manage to do the ALM at the HES. Being based in England I would need to do most of it online (which I feel will be a lot harder than attending classes as the support networks will be limited) but I would make the most of my limited time on campus. The more I look at it the more I realise I'm now finding it difficult to find reasons not to do it. Oh and for the Trolls going on about how young the HES is compared to the University itself I'd like to point out that my old Secondary School (High School equivalent in England) is gearing up to celebrate 500 years in 2014. Once again, really nice ring and congratulations on your graduation. That is a beautiful ring. I’m just trying to decide at the moment whether I can actually manage to do the ALM at the HES. Being based in England I would need to do most of it online (which I feel will be a lot harder than attending classes as the support networks will be limited) but I would make the most of my limited time on campus.

The more I look at it the more I realise I’m now finding it difficult to find reasons not to do it.

Oh and for the Trolls going on about how young the HES is compared to the University itself I’d like to point out that my old Secondary School (High School equivalent in England) is gearing up to celebrate 500 years in 2014.

Once again, really nice ring and congratulations on your graduation.

]]> Comment on Harvard Extension Really is Harvard by Ronald http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/comment-page-1/#comment-35598 Ronald Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:58:42 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/#comment-35598 Hi Richard, Thanks for the advice. I have always been interested in Southern Literature. I had an excellent History Professor who always conducted his exams through essay writing. By listening to his lectures, I would create my own exams based on the topics he would likely ask us to write about. And to get the interest of the reader, especially a Southern individual, is very difficult because the writer has to ask questions about his background and his personal interests outside of the classroom. Did you ever had the oppportunity to speak to Dr. Underwood outside of class? Hi Richard,
Thanks for the advice. I have always been interested in Southern Literature. I had an excellent History Professor who always conducted his exams through essay writing. By listening to his lectures, I would create my own exams based on the topics he would likely ask us to write about. And to get the interest of the reader, especially a Southern individual, is very difficult because the writer has to ask questions about his background and his personal interests outside of the classroom. Did you ever had the oppportunity to speak to Dr. Underwood outside of class?

]]> Comment on Harvard Extension Really is Harvard by richard http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/comment-page-1/#comment-35597 richard Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:49:26 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/#comment-35597 @Ronald: When I started, I was pretty confident in my writing ability. My first graded paper from Dr. Underwood shook that confidence. His course isn't merely about learning how to structure a paper and get the formatting right. His course is primarily about learning how to secure the interest of the reader, make an argument, and then support that argument with evidence gleaned from various primary sources. it's not an easy task. He does this through asking students to write about a subject which few people besides him are an expert: southern literature. If you have any qualms about your writing ability, you would be well served to take EXPO E-15. The high drop rate for EXPO E-25 is good evidence that few people show up to the course with a full appreciation for how strenuously their skills will be tested. @Ronald:

When I started, I was pretty confident in my writing ability. My first graded paper from Dr. Underwood shook that confidence. His course isn’t merely about learning how to structure a paper and get the formatting right. His course is primarily about learning how to secure the interest of the reader, make an argument, and then support that argument with evidence gleaned from various primary sources. it’s not an easy task. He does this through asking students to write about a subject which few people besides him are an expert: southern literature.

If you have any qualms about your writing ability, you would be well served to take EXPO E-15. The high drop rate for EXPO E-25 is good evidence that few people show up to the course with a full appreciation for how strenuously their skills will be tested.

]]> Comment on Harvard Extension Really is Harvard by Ronald http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/comment-page-1/#comment-35596 Ronald Sun, 16 Jan 2011 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.cluehq.com/blog/2008/01/08/harvard-extension-really-is-harvard/#comment-35596 Hi Richard, Thanks for the reply. Because of the nature of Dr. Underwood's class, do you feel it might be best for students to enroll in EXPO-15: Fundamentals of Academic Writing, if they are not confident with writing abilities? I intend to enroll in this class in the Fall so that I could prepare myself for Underwood's writing class. He is the reason why I would come to HES. I want to see how far I came evolve my writing skills through his class. While I have completed four writing classes at my current college that comprised of two English Composition classes and two Literature Classes with a B+ average overall, I just do not feel that I have really learn how to write. I want to test my abilities in Dr. Underwood's writing class. If I can survive his class with a "B", then I'll feel confident that I can handle the rest of Harvard Extension School's academic program. Hi Richard,
Thanks for the reply. Because of the nature of Dr. Underwood’s class, do you feel it might be best for students to enroll in EXPO-15: Fundamentals of Academic Writing, if they are not confident with writing abilities? I intend to enroll in this class in the Fall so that I could prepare myself for Underwood’s writing class. He is the reason why I would come to HES. I want to see how far I came evolve my writing skills through his class. While I have completed four writing classes at my current college that comprised of two English Composition classes and two Literature Classes with a B+ average overall, I just do not feel that I have really learn how to write. I want to test my abilities in Dr. Underwood’s writing class. If I can survive his class with a “B”, then I’ll feel confident that I can handle the rest of Harvard Extension School’s academic program.

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