How is FOP different from other Harvard pre-orientation programs? 

FOP, unlike other pre-orientation programs, uses the outdoors as a medium to form tight-knit communities and engage in reflective activities. If you are interested in learning more about yourself, meeting lots of cool people, and having a great outdoors adventure, FOP is the pre-orientation program for you! Many of the other programs serve a specific community of incoming Harvard students, such as international students (FIP) or first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented first-year students (FYRE). Others specialize in leadership building skills (LIFE), community service (FUP), and the arts (FAP). Many international, first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented first-years participate in FOP each year!