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This weekend, students returned to campus with bags in their hands instead of under their eyes after Harvard’s first five-week-long winter vacation. Now that the pilot J-term is over, it seems clear that the new schedule succeeded in offering students time to relax or travel that they otherwise might not have taken. Still, while we recognize the College’s current financial constraints, we believe that Harvard should present students with more J-term opportunities in the future, allowing the young program to grow in size, quality, and popularity...
Next year, Harvard should offer optional enrichment programming that would not count toward academic credit. These ungraded classes would give students a chance to explore new fields and interests without the pressure of competition or GPAs. Meanwhile, those who enjoyed spending time at home, traveling, or working during this J-term could continue to do so. In this way, Harvard could support the relaxing component of vacation while still encouraging students to keep their minds engaged in non-competitive, stimulating pursuits...
...future, we hope that the College extends its definition of a “legitimate” reason to stay on campus during the month of January. We were pleased that nearly all J-term applicants received housing this year. However, we believe the list of eligible J-term students should grow to include students engaging in other productive activites, such as classes, extracurriculars, or exam preparation. However, the College should continue to require applications from prospective J-term students presenting a clear reason for their desire to stay...
...those Harvard students who's been missing the local cuisine throughout J-Term, you may be in luck. The opportunity has come to indulge in as much greasy fast food as you can, with the added benefit of a prize incentive—and eternal glory for yourself and Harvard...
...spring, the mission they have sought to uphold through Learning Through Libraries will not cease once they leave campus. The trio hope that Ruescher will promote the kind of service exemplified by the project in years to come—and perhaps even turn the undertaking into an actual J-Term course in the future. Currently, the Amigos School in Cambridge has collected over 700 books, waiting to bring literacy to a new group of students abroad through Learning Through Libraries...