Word: tells
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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When I came to Harvard, I identified with international students as much as I did with those from my "home" state of Maryland. I was as much at ease with European traditions as I was with Indian customs. But, to tell you the truth, before I entered the huge registration tent behind Sever Hall, I had never strongly associated myself with any one particular group--ethnic, religious or otherwise...
Engell sees himself as an advocate for the humanities, and he emphasizes that students need good teachers to tell them that it is worth their while to study the humanities...
Franken describes meeting his wife at a Simmons mixer as his favorite Harvard memory. "The others are memories that I can't tell you about," he jokes...
Then why on earth would I want to leave? It seems almost cruel that after finally getting used to classes, your roommates and the intense atmosphere of achievement, the Gods of Harvard tell you it's time to be on your way. But increasingly, I've come to realize that while living behind Harvard's ivy-covered walls is an amazing experience, it is no substitute for experiencing the bigger picture life has to offer...
...teacher recently told me that her seventh graders do not believe that "beating up" their classmates is wrong. After all, the 12- and 13-year-olds tell you, grown-ups always fight on their favorite TV program, "The Jerry Springer Show." Perhaps we should remember that Alexis de Tocqueville wrote, "America is great because she is good; if she ever ceases to be good, she will cease to be great...