Commentary | February 18, 2010

Readers discuss the "Nonstop" lives of today's college students

Share your thoughts on the feature article "Nonstop," and see what other readers have to say.

From The March-April 2010 Issue

In the March-April issue, Craig Lambert writes about overscheduled undergraduates and the death of downtime. Read the article, and then tell us:

Alumni: How much have things changed since you were in college?

Parents: Is this what your children are experiencing at Harvard? How do students' lifestyles compare at other colleges? Do the stories of "snowplow parents" in this article ring true?

Students: Share your tips for surviving in this warp-speed world.

We hope you'll join the conversation by leaving a comment below. (Please note: Because this discussion is moderated, your comment will not appear immediately.)

Published in the March-April 2010 print issue under the headline “Your Take: The Frenetic Pace of College Life,” in the section.

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