Pfantastic Pros

Pforzheimer House is truly one of the best places to be on campus and it will quickly become pfohome in no time. No matter what talents a resident has, Pfoho is sure to be an escape away from the hustle and bustle of Harvard life. From the numerous practice rooms to satisfy a musician to the “Pfojo” dance studio for all dancers and the Pfoho art room, Pfoho residents have more than enough to show off their talents. Oh and, of course, who could forget about the Pfarcade? With its grand air hockey table to its endless pinball machines and gaming consoles, the Pfarcade is a place full of joy and the pferfect chance to interact with new people. And did I mention that all of these games are free (read: definitely not contributing to Harvard’s endowment). Finally, Pfoho’s basketball court and gym ensure that you don’t have to travel far to maintain your gains during the stressful midterm season (although you might find that their gym equipment is a little outdated).

By Joey Huang

While the infamous Quad Grille has been closed in recent months, the Pfoho community is still strong. Residents can enjoy an upperclassmen communal gathering of sorts called the “Hygge,” a Sunday kickback hosted by faculty deans that seeks to rejuvenate residents for the upcoming week ahead. Within these weekly socials are Steins, which are more organized. The faculty deans and homecoming committee recently coordinated a “Valenstein”, inspired by Valentine’s Day.

Another spot for socializing is the Igloo, a space residents can book in advance to host parties. Parties are also thrown in the Pfoho Belltower Suite where it is rumored that Mark Zuckerberg met his wife. Beyond this, not much is known about what goes on in the Belltower, but if you’re a resident here, you can consider giving Flyby the inside scoop ;). The tunnels connecting all of these amenities together further add to the community Pfoho residents hold dear.

By Joey Huang

Pfamous Vibes: Inside and Outside

Pfoho has a bustling outdoor pfibe no matter what time of day. Many residents love spending time outdoors playing volleyball, and other recreational sports or relaxing on the lawn chairs in the afternoon. Pfoho’s residents love their staff, with one of the managers, Mario, being particularly well known. Everyone seems to know everyone in the Quad, and the residents of Pfoho play an integral part in this family. With the incredible housing in Pfoho, it’s a miracle that residents don’t always stay indoors. Even sophomores are content with their living situation. HoCo Co-Chair Derek Hu ‘25 believes that the uniqueness of Pfoho is in the idea that they treat each class equally. Even though seniors get priority housing, the amenities in Pfoho are so great that everyone essentially gets what they desire. This might be due to Pfoho’s recent construction by the Radcliffe Institute. Pfoho has four main halls: Comstock, Wolbach, Moors, and Holmes, as well as a fifth hall: Jordan. It’s relatively common for residents — even sophomores to get a single and have an in-suite bathroom and Pfoho’s common rooms are spacious compared to other houses. Even with a house size of approximately 400 students, privacy and community lie within the heart of Pfoho living, and Pfoho truly distinguishes itself from the other houses.

By Joey Huang

Pfun Answers to Pfun Questions

Hu answered some of these pfun questions about Pfoho:

Are there any suites that are known for being a party suite or a suite where everybody kicks back and kind of hangs out?

DH: Yeah, for sure. So the Pfoho Bell tower… we’re known for, it’s where Mark Zuckerberg met his wife. And I think there’s a lot of people [who] like to throw parties there. And I think it’s a nice, really cool special area where people meet one another and just hang out and have fun.

And what do you think is the biggest misconception people have about Pfoho?

DH: I think that just because it’s far. Freshmen might think that it’s very inaccessible and very hard to get here. But in my personal experience and from other people, I think it’s very accessible. Especially as a computer science student, I’m always in the SEC. If you’re trying to go there, you’re gonna have to take a shuttle at some point. We have very frequent bus schedules.

What do you think freshmen should be looking forward to when they come when they get Pfoho on housing day?

DH: We have a very cool dining hall staff. I think those guys are super nice. I love talking to them. They’re also sort of like your second parents. I think the faculty deans here, Erica and Zoe, they’re doing a fantastic job. I think they’re really trying to listen to everyone here, trying to make sure their needs are heard.