Word: extracurricular
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...abstinence from several others—made her an Olympic competitor. That was clearly not the case for me. Would I trade swimming trophies, AYSO jerseys, track plaques, and volleyball certificates for an Olympic Gold Medal? In a heartbeat. But would I forfeit years of random extracurricular exploration? Not so fast. As for my children?...
Perhaps it would be unreasonable to expect that, even as the Opening Ceremonies creep closer, the Olympians can think sports 24/7 in the Village. After swearing off extracurricular activity, Trupish, the Canadian boxer, and Kahlon, the field-hockey player, huddled with two countrymen and walked toward the square. "Maybe we can find that girl," one of them said...
...Many among us follow something like a default path through Harvard. It begins by avoiding more interesting courses for those that promise a better curve. Then it progresses to joining the "right" extracurricular groups for a résumé line. Before fully realizing what has happened to him, this student has switched concentrations for an easier course load, and climbed aboard the well-oiled machine that lies at the end of the path: the Office of Career Services...
...Though Harvard has historically privileged critical reflection on the arts over practical creation of the arts, it has nonetheless managed to develop a strong extracurricular-based community that has contributed to the growth of artists such as John A. Lithgow...
...Still, the extracurricular orientation of Harvard’s arts communities has been a topic of much discussion and debate, with some seeking to preserve the culture that exists and others seeking greater institutional support...