Word: extracurricular
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...Even within the bubble of diversity that Harvard has created here, many students have not fully embraced the carefully-constructed opportunity to gain real understanding from those different from themselves through friendships and close interaction. It can be seen in the dining halls, in blocking groups and, notably, in extracurricular groups—the largest sphere of group interaction at Harvard. While it is certainly not the rule, race is often a powerful factor in determining the friendships, social interactions and extracurricular pursuits of students here...
...looking at how it all comes together will fall to the Overall Academic Experience committee, which will examine the Harvard education as a whole and how it fits within the framework of life at the College, taking into account such concepts as the first year and the way extracurricular activities fit into the academic experience. At the helm of that group are Martin and Wolfson Professor of Jewish Studies Jay M. Harris...
Issues that are fundamental to the undergraduate experience—from student-faculty relationships to the balance between academics and extracurricular activities—will be analyzed for advantages, drawbacks and potential improvements...
Ronald C. Chen, a law tutor in Eliot House who worked closely with her on business and law school applications, praised Schwartz’s commitment to excellence in both her academic and extracurricular involvement...
Harvard may have built its reputation on academic excellence, but it is the College’s extracurricular scene that has left a lasting impression on many students...