Flyby Blog
Flyby Investigates: Henrys at Harvard
Henry is the 23rd most popular name on campus. Why? We’re not quite sure.
How to Survive a Lamont All-Nighter
All-nighters are where undergrads become champions, but don’t let being ill-prepared ruin your academic weapon status. So use these tried-and-true tips to make it through the night, and may the Lamont odds be ever in your favor.
HUPD Police Log: Reading Period Edition
The countdown to the end of the semester has been flying by — lol, get it? — but for HUPD, it’s definitely felt like an eternity given all of our shenanigans. Campus is still bustling with activity, and we’re here to share it all with you.
How to Get a Fête Plus One
If you’re not one of the lucky few in Eliot, you’ve probably been scheming since last spring to secure a coveted plus one to Fête… and now it’s four days out, and you still don’t have a ticket. The good news? Flyby, as always, is here to help. Here are ten methods you can try to win yourself a spot at this *elite* black-tie affair.
Reading Period Affirmations
As we binge hours of Panopto lectures, abuse all of Canvas’s possible features, and leave scathing QGuide reviews, here are a few affirmations to help make this unbearable season just a little less miserable.
Flyby Tries: Letting ChatGPT Determine My Finals Study Schedule
And as final exams roll around (they’re in a week, people: insanity), I have found myself without a study schedule for my exams. Being resourceful, I had ChatGPT do it for me.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 21 to April 23
Seems… doable? Day 3 scares me though, I hate taking practice exams.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 24 to April 27
Why is there so much work on the weekends? I can’t target weak spots in math while also fighting the Sunday Scaries :(
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: April 28 to May 4
I suppose “reinforcement” is a nicer word than “forced locking-in” for week two.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 5 to May 8
The little grad cap followed by my final exam date is so ominous. But hey, I’m supposed to “confidence prep” the day before, so maybe I’ll feel better then!
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 9 to May 12
No notes, just more lock-in time. I can already sense the depths of the trenches I’ll be in for math.
ChatGPT's "Fabulous" Finals Study Plan: May 13 to May 15
Honestly, at this point, if I’m not prepared for Psy 18, I’m not sure I’ll ever be.
So What Had Happened Was… Visitas 2025
While the sight of a gazillion red lanyards made us die a little inside, we’d be lying if we said that prefrosh’s presence on campus wasn’t entertaining. Here are some highlights from our encounters with prefrosh this weekend.
Things to NOT Bring to Harvard
This one’s for our incoming prefrosh — the Class of 2025 may not ever meet you because we are old, but I hope my senior wisdom will stay with you until Commencement Day 2029. Let’s get packing…
Visitas, Not Veritas: A Time For Reinvention
For those of you who might find the Visitas fresh start daunting or in case you’re feeling a little uninspired, here are some ideas for the new identity you can take on, whether for the weekend or for the next four years.
How to Emulate a Harvard Local
As Visitas finally rolls around, we are so excited to have you (prefrosh) all on campus! That being said, you shouldn’t make it obvious that you’re new here. Here are some notes to keep things cool and casual on campus — spark up your alter ego and convince everyone that you’ve been around the Yard once or twice!