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...passed, the legislation would have had crippling effects on Harvard, a university which prides itself on its generous aid programs and its cutting-edge science resources. But Harvard’s own administration, joined by outraged students and political allies in both Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., successfully raised their voices in protest...
...laughs] God, it’s very generous saying it was impressive. I thought at one point I wanted to go into politics, but I don’t have any art for that. I might have been a teacher. I had good teachers when I was a kid...in a sense, a great teacher does what a great novel does. It gives you a sense of wonder, and you come out of it both entertained—a great teacher makes learning fun—but you also come better because you know more. Hopefully not just in terms...
Nonetheless, the trip had its positives. Yin’s experience was rattling, but even with other soldiers it was different: “There was a very nice and generous, even open-minded soldier who talked a lot with us and asked very interesting questions,” said Yin. “It was a very engaging experience, very interactive.” And in the end, Yin gushed about how much she loved the experience of visiting North Korea...
Papandreou says he wants Greece to become the Sweden of the Mediterranean - powered by green energy and boutique tourism - and says it is possible to have both a generous welfare system and a competitive economy. Despite the bumps of the past few months, he remains optimistic about the European project. "I think Europe is in a transition," he says. "I'd say it's gone from being a peace project to being a ... prototype for a globalized society." He would like to lead the way. But first, there's a crisis to deal with...
Harvard prides itself on a vast and generous financial aid program. According to Harvard College’s Financial Aid Office, Harvard “[awards] a record-breaking $145 million in need-based scholarship assistance to almost 60 percent of our students.” Sounds pretty good, right? An all-encompassing financial aid package awarded to every student who demonstrates financial need. Wrong. Like many other exalted institutions, Harvard only offers the illusion of financial security. In fact, Harvard is discriminating against the most vulnerable members of its community: The mentally...