Harvard students rarely sleep. But this doesn’t stop them from dreaming. We hear from students whose dreams take them to unexpected places, from SAT test prep to writing original lyrics, and from the tea fields of Kenya to Harvard yard.

Among all the lab rats and party animals, we hear about wild encounters of a different variety. Stories from students who seek out rare species in Cambridge, care for dorm pets both cuddly and crawly, and use animals as a way to bridge the gap between people.

Pforzheimer House tutor Deji Ogunnaike shares stories about working with a Yoruba diviner, and students respond to his stories — with a lot of skepticism. We then consider what constitutes a reliable source of knowledge and whether the skeptical responses to Deji’s stories are justified.