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The Amherst Student

Volume 152 • Issue 1

The Amherst Student

The Newspaper of Amherst College Since 1868

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Advising

The Case for Five Class Slots

By Tapti Sen '25

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October 5, 2022

Managing Opinion Editor Tapti Sen ’25 argues for an expansion from four to five class slots each semester — and a slimming-down of average workloads to facilitate the change.

College Increases Course Requirements for Fall 2021

By Sophie Wolmer '23 and Ashley Chang

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April 28, 2021

In preparation for the fall 2021 pre-registration period, the college has increased registration requirements from three to four courses, signaling a shift back to pre-Covid academic requirements. Despite the reversion, the college plans to continue to offer January Term [https://amherststudent.com/article/students-look-back-on-inaugural-january-term-classes] classes. Students are glad to see college policy return to normal but worry that the abrupt transition will increase academic stress. Th

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