Word: extracurricular
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...College heads into a broad review of its curriculum and pedagogy, faculty and students will have to determine how this widespread participation in extracurricular activities should inform their thinking. They will have to consider what role extracurriculars should play in a Harvard education, and whether any lessons can be gleaned from the popularity of non-academic pursuits...
While some carry into the curricular review sweeping philosophies on the importance of extracurriculars in education, others have less developed and more cautious views. Almost all acknowledge the benefit of vibrant extracurricular options, but there are differing opinions on the proper balance, or even the need for a balance, between academics and extracurriculars...
Most Harvard undergraduates are involved in one or more significant extracurricular activities, according to the 2000-2001 Harvard College Report by outgoing Dean of the College Harry R. Lewis...
...admissions process has no doubt influenced the increased extracurricular activity on campus. Students arrive at Harvard with diverse talents and a drive to explore...
...Involvement in high school extracurricular activities] shows evidence we care very much about here, which is ambition and motivation and the ability to get up in the morning and exercise the talent,” she adds...