Word: proctore
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...Before they know it, they're behind the eight ball in terms of credit card debt," he says. "That's what scary to me as a freshman proctor...
Although DeGreeff says he tries to educate students in his proctor groups about the characteristics of being responsible consumers, the College as of now has no specific programs to counsel students with personal financial troubles...
...into the mailroom, and kids are getting credit cards from everyone under the sun," says Matthew J. DeGreeff '89, a Greenough proctor and also a financial aid officer. "It's obscene...
...experience as a proctor, DeGreeff says he sees plenty of first-years spending freely on chic wardrobes or stereo equipment, but in general, what brings students financial trouble are one-time major expenses like airfare for an emergency trip home, uninsured medical expenses, spring break trips, or travel for interviews...
...subsequent complaint that the University is not doing enough to warn students of these dangers seems unfounded and full of finger-pointing. As a first-year, I remember attending a Harvard University Police Department presentation on safety at Harvard, and heard other warnings from my proctor about risky behaviors to avoid--namely leaving doors unlocked or letting other people "piggyback" into the dorm. Even this year as an upperclassmen we had House/floor meetings reminding us of the safety precautions we should be taking. Instead of immediately blaming other people for the unfortunate robberies, maybe the victims should look inside themselves...