Ever since I transferred from my public school in eighth grade to Haverford, one thing has been missing from my education: field trips.
Additionally, some things are easier to understand when you have a physical object that you can study.
Jonathan Wang ’26
Throughout my three-and-a-quarter years at Haverford, I haven’t had many field trips.
I think that for specific classes, they are an important part of education. You can get hands-on experience with the material that you are learning about in class, and it can help to engage more visual learners.
Additionally, some things are easier to understand when you have a physical object that you can study. I strongly believe our curriculum could be freshened with field trips.
On top of field trips that have to do with a particular course, I think the school should offer field trips that are broader so that everyone in a particular grade can go on them. This would lead to days that people look forward to, and would help with motivation for students.
Boosting morale leads to more students who are engaged in their classes, and by increasing the number of students who are actively participating in their classes, the number of students who engage in other areas increases. This creates a ripple effect that will strengthen the Haverford community.
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