Sandhya Kumar
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ChatGPT Has Been My Tutor for the Last Year. I Still Have Concerns.
This transition will be messy, and no policy will be perfect. But if we don’t agree on how to talk about AI, when to use it, and when to avoid it, we risk creating fragmented and inequitable experiences instead of preparing students for an AI-driven future.
Is Harvard College Lost in the Haze?
The federal government’s recent action is a signal that this issue matters at the highest levels. But it’s about time that students take the initiative to ensure hazing is no longer a part of their clubs or communities.
Is Going to Class Still Worth It?
In the digital era, education looks different. We have access to unlimited information at our fingertips, and our approach to in-class learning must therefore adapt to be more collaborative and discussion-centered rather than the pedagogic teaching that has traditionally been the norm.
Peer Teaching Is Key to Our Education. I’m Glad Harvard’s Protecting It.
In moments of institutional uncertainty, it’s precisely this kind of peer-driven, community-centered support that keeps our University thriving. In these unprecedented times, let’s make sure we preserve it.
Freshmen, Embrace Your New Home
Housing Day is not just about being assigned to a building, it’s about gaining a family. It is a transition from being a new student trying to find your place at Harvard to becoming an integral part of a long-standing tradition.
Harvard Needs To Connect the Disciplines
Many students choose Harvard for its diverse student body, yet the current curriculum limits interactions between them. The University needs to design courses that deliberately foster interdisciplinary learning beyond the Gen Ed system.
Harvard’s Registration Is So Off-Course
Changes to course registration are small but critical. They balance the needs of students while allowing faculty to plan out productive semesters that make for more effective teaching and advising.
Science Is Being Threatened. Researchers Can’t Stand By.
In the coming years, scientists must work tirelessly to regain public trust. Science alone won’t speak for itself.
I’m a First-Time Voter. Is This Really What Politics Are Like?
I feel more prepared to have my first legal drink than to vote in my first presidential election.
My New Tutor Is ChatGPT. Here Are My Concerns.
With my ChatGPT tutor, any basic conceptual question I have is reliably answered in a couple of seconds. I am concerned by this change.
