Harvard’s attendance problem: Are students taking on too much?

Harvard University might be one of the most competitive universities in the world, but an internal report shows many students are neglecting a basic part of college life: going to class.

Harvard University’s Classroom Social Compact Committee, a group of seven faculty members, reviewed the university’s classroom culture and came to several conclusions released in January. The report found that attendance was low, students were choosing classes perceived as easy, and students cared more about extracurriculars than classwork.

According to a New York Times article published on Oct. 6, some Harvard students believe that there can be more value in networking than coursework.

Students reported high levels of anxiety and stress which reportedly is encouraging them to participate in more