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2024 : New Year, New Beginnings - Embracing Our Diverse HSSPA Community

As 2024 unfolds, we at the Harvard Students' Spouses & Partners Association (HSSPA) continue our journey, rich in history and diversity. Founded in 1896, HSSPA has evolved into a vibrant community where spouses and partners of Harvard affiliates from over 50 countries, speaking more than 25 languages, converge. This melting pot of cultures represents all seven continents, unified by our shared mission and vision.

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HSSPA Annual Letter 2023: A Year of Growth, Unity, and Celebration for Our Harvard Family

Dear HSSPA Community,

As I write this annual letter, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for my incredible journey with the Harvard Students' Spouses and Partners Association (HSSPA). Our dynamic community has been a constant source of inspiration and support, and it is an honor to serve as its President.

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Embrace Lifelong Learning with the HSSPA Auditing Group

Embrace Lifelong Learning with the HSSPA Auditing Group:
Enrich Your Harvard Experience by Auditing Courses as a Spouse or Partner.

Moving to a new city or country to support a partner who's attending Harvard can be challenging, especially for international spouses and partners. While their partners are occupied with classes and assignments, spouses and family members often find themselves with more time at hand. That's where the Harvard Students' Spouses and Partners Association (HSSPA) comes in, providing a safe space for community...

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Coffee, Conversations, and Connections: The HSSPA Coffee Group Tradition

Coffee, Conversations, and Connections: The HSSPA Coffee Group Tradition:
A Century-Old Tradition That Brings Together the Harvard Community. 

As part of our ongoing HSSPA Group Events and Activities, we are delighted to spotlight one of our most cherished and long-standing traditions - the HSSPA Coffee Group. Established nearly a century ago, the Coffee Group has become a cornerstone of our organization, offering a warm and inviting space for members to connect, engage, and share their experiences with one another.

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Striving for Equality: Part 3 of 3

In my previous article I wrote about the importance of the role of a mother in raising children. Our decisions later in life, our values and priorities, they are affected by the way our parents raised us. When a boy is trying to be a leader and manage other kids, we say, it is ok. But when a girl acts that way, we named her as “bossy”. Mostly parents know, that it is time to raise and approach our kids equally and give them equal opportunities.

If you ask young men how they did such a good job, they would say “I just do it, and it is great!” We don’t accept that answer for women....

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