Harvard Houses as Months

12 houses means we needed to find another set of 12 to match up with the houses. And with houses having the same range as randomly picking June or February out of the months…this felt fitting. (Just kidding, all houses are equally great for different reasons. Yes? Right?)

Pfoho: January

The polar bear mascot made this one kind of a given. Yes, it’s also a trek to get there in the cold, but once you arrive, it feels like a fresh start. New year, new me.

Kirkland: February

Like everyone feels like they just have to get through February, everyone just has to get through the next 2 (3? 4? 5?) years of construction around Kirkland.

Mather: March

Some might say that March is part of spring, just as some might say that Mather is one of the river houses. Yes, it technically is, but it’s still waaayyyy farther away than you think. They still have their perks, though, like singles (Mather) and spring break (March).

Leverett: April

April showers bring…bunnies? With a literal bunny as its mascot and a green theme throughout, Lev embodies peak spring energy.

Currier: May

May is when everything finally blooms, and Currier is right there with its forest of trees (mascots). It’s giving last month of school energy: a little out of the way, but the sunshine makes you forget the trek.

Adams: June

With traditions like Drag night, Adams leans into its history, so giving Adams Pride month felt fitting. Also, with renovations complete, it's one of the best houses, and June is definitely among the best months.

Cabot: July

The long walk to the Quad means that you’ll be sweating by the time you get there. Once you settle in, it’s all sunshine and cookout energy on the Quad lawn.

Eliot: August

With all the construction, Eliot is basically all away on vacation. Living in the Prescotts is basically the same thing as summering on the Cape, right?

Lowell: September

September is back-to-school, and Lowell is that timeless, glossy Harvard brochure picture. Perfectly photogenic, classic, and screaming, “I’m the kind of person who calls the Charles the ‘Chahles.’”

Winthrop: October

Winthrop is pure October: grand, a little eerie, and full of history. With its river views and courtyards, it’s basically pumpkin spice in house form: classic, instagramable, and perfect for a fall stroll along the Charles.

Dunster: November

Dunster is Thanksgiving-core. Cozy, kind of serious, and definitely the house you’d want to curl up in with a PSL before debating politics at the dinner table.

Quincy: December

The people’s house has perfect December vibes: penguin mascot, holiday cheer, and an energy that’s festive and chaotic. Quincy is basically the wrapping paper aisle at CVS, but in a lovable way (of course).

So there you have it: the objective truth about the houses over the months. Even if no one asked for this, at least now, when you get placed in a house, you’ll know exactly what kind of weather vibes you’re in for.