Harvard University Kennedy School of Government

Lovely compact campus.

On of the best resources for not only Harvard students but also the general public.
Check out the
website to see guest speakers, and come participate in IOP (Institute of Politics) study groups!
Also, tons of opportunities for free lunch n’ learns!

Cool events with such interesting people are always going on here. Just attended a Entrepreneurs in the Middle East meeting and there were 150+ people from India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and South Africa. There’s a calendar of events online, and many are open to the public, Check it out!

This is the second executive level course I have been privileged to take at the Kennedy School of Government (KSG). The first was two years ago, the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative, and this last one as the Senior Executive Fellows Program, this last one a grueling and intensive month-​long experience.
Both courses are outstanding. The modified Socratic method of learning as well as the case study methodology of the school, lends to an optimum learning environment by the attendees. The faculty staff and guest lecturers were not only authorities in their particular fields, but in many cases, internationally recognized actors in the world stage.
In both courses, the student body was mixed and carefully chosen to ensure the best experience for all. From foreign ministers and foreign government agency heads to high-​ranking US government, non-​profit organizations and captains of industry, the conversation and networking among attendees is undoubtedly the feather in the cap of a course of this nature.
As in all busy institutions, the support staff bent over backwards to be of assistance even when it was obvious they were overwhelmed. And as in all cases, a bit of civility and a smile worked wonderfully with them.

I agree with Bridget, though the international students are very interesting and grounded.
The bigger problem is with the staff. The librarian is completely out of line in his treatment of patrons. Incredibly condescending. If you don’t like your job, find a new one instead of ruining people’s day because you have a horrible life. I’ve had more than my fair share of unsatisfactory jobs yet I managed to not make it other people’s problems.