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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of ivy kids are rich. Straight up. Financial aid is provided for those with need, but others are full pay. So, rich kids from rich families being what they are, some are going to take time off to extend vacations or do things when they suit them. Academically, they'll usually be fine. But it's very disruptive. Obviously, the not-rich kids can't do this, and they largely worked hard to get there, so they're not skipping class or returning late from break because they're still in Zermatt or something. Requiring attendance was seen as anti-equity just a few years ago because people have obligations and disabilities that are invisible, but it can certainly go the other way. But as the rich vs. poor divide increases there's a lot more "above the rules" type behavior in academia. This is of course a huge generalization, but ask me what it's based on. [/quote]
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