I am not sure how many MIT students cross-register at Harvard, but I have gained quite a bit from the experience. I am taking "Organization Leadership and Governance" at the Kennedy School of Government (K-School) and have found it intellectually invigorating.
We have had corporate CEOs, non-profit directors, and leaders in public service present their views on challenges and rewards of leading their respective organizations. Bottom line: what one tastes at a Harvard school is distinctly different fromwhat he does at MIT. Not better or worse, just different.
The reading assignements can be daunting at times, but I have really learned to compose my thoughts and present them (my course is a Socratic, case based course). The stellar body of students includes a future British Ambassador to a South American country, a former cabinet-level minister from a Central African country, a NYPD major, and other outstanding professionals from a diverse set of backgrounds. They share their experiences often and well.
Cross-registering is relatively easy. I emailed my professor and asked to attend his class. He told me to come to class prepared. Harvard has a 6-day window during which it allows students to shop around, with priority given to those enrolled in the particular school. So I had the same chance getting a seat in this course as did a Harvard law student. At the end of the shopping period, I had my cross-registering form signed by MIT people and Harvard people, and I was good to go.
I highly recommend at least taking a look at some of the courses offered by different schools at Harvard (or any other participating schools in the area).
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