J-Term

Those of you who are still at home, basking in the laziness of a longer hiatus, may be wondering what exactly a J-Term entails.

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In contrast, M. I.T.'s Independent Activities Period, conceived of in the same spirit as J-Term, is four full weeks long.

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Additionally, other Harvard schools, such as the Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government, have much more extensive programming for J-Term.

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As announced in a recent letter by Dean of Harvard College Evelyn M. Hammonds, all students will be able to return to campus for College-led and student-initiated programming for the last eight days of J-Term.

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J-Term is a perfect occasion to spend an extended period of time in a foreign country, become immersed in the culture to a critical depth, and return to school with expanded horizons and a broader perspective.

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Although we appreciate that some programming is better than none, it is still a shame that the programming for J-Term is so limited.

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Expanded J-Term programming facilitation would be a good idea, and we believe there is a substantial desire in the student body for it.

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In fact, this sub-group is the one which would most benefit from the College facilitating the J-Term experience to a greater extent, not thesis writers and winter athletes.

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J-Term could enable the same types of experiences and results for which academic departments and the Office of International Programs presently offer financial assistance during the summer.

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To this end, it is often easier for people who are socioeconomically advantaged to self-create compelling J-Term experiences, as such experiences may include expensive travel.

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