kind of interesting to think about this through the context of all the free online classes being offered. Its seems like what people say is, 'well you miss out on interacting with all the other Harvard students'
not sure how welcoming these houses are to those without the right formal educational credentials
"The captains, all women, screen for personalities and occupations, rejecting applicants who are not techies or simply have a poor attitude. Sasha Willins, a 26-year-old graphic designer who is captain of the San Francisco apartment, has a gentle way of saying no. “It’s not so much rejecting as it is asking so many questions until they withdraw their application,” she said."
but it seems like being in the right 'hacker house', could replicate the advantages of getting to interact with Harvard students for a modest housing upcharge
seems slightly more cost effective than cutting Harvard a 50K check
not sure how welcoming these houses are to those without the right formal educational credentials
"The captains, all women, screen for personalities and occupations, rejecting applicants who are not techies or simply have a poor attitude. Sasha Willins, a 26-year-old graphic designer who is captain of the San Francisco apartment, has a gentle way of saying no. “It’s not so much rejecting as it is asking so many questions until they withdraw their application,” she said."
but it seems like being in the right 'hacker house', could replicate the advantages of getting to interact with Harvard students for a modest housing upcharge
seems slightly more cost effective than cutting Harvard a 50K check