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Though Harvard University’s graduating class will soon be have a degree from one of the most esteemed schools in the world, they will enter the world of work about as horny – and slightly more high – than the average American 22-year-old, according to an annual survey of students.Though Harvard University’s graduating class will soon be have a degree from one of the most esteemed schools in the world, they will enter the world of work about as horny – and slightly more high – than the average American 22-year-old, according to an annual survey of students.
Nearly half of Harvard’s graduating class – 760 people – responded to the anonymous emailed survey, but not everyone answered every question. The results were published by the school newspaper, the Harvard Crimson.Nearly half of Harvard’s graduating class – 760 people – responded to the anonymous emailed survey, but not everyone answered every question. The results were published by the school newspaper, the Harvard Crimson.
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While nearly a quarter of students said they had not had sex while attending the school, 26% said they had 10 or more partners during their time in Cambridge, Massachusetts.While nearly a quarter of students said they had not had sex while attending the school, 26% said they had 10 or more partners during their time in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Fewer members of the class of 2015 reported having sex while attending school than last year – 21% of 758 respondents from the 2014 graduating class said they were virgins. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey from 2006 to 2008, nearly 27% of Americans between age 20 and 24 had not had sex.Fewer members of the class of 2015 reported having sex while attending school than last year – 21% of 758 respondents from the 2014 graduating class said they were virgins. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey from 2006 to 2008, nearly 27% of Americans between age 20 and 24 had not had sex.
One thing respondents did unite around was drinking – 60% of students said they imbibed at least once week. At least 40%, meanwhile, said they had tried smoking marijuana at least once. According to a 2013 Gallup survey, only 36% of Americans between 18 to 29 have done so.One thing respondents did unite around was drinking – 60% of students said they imbibed at least once week. At least 40%, meanwhile, said they had tried smoking marijuana at least once. According to a 2013 Gallup survey, only 36% of Americans between 18 to 29 have done so.
Meanwhile, 7% of respondents said they had tried cocaine or ecstasy and 8% said they had tried psychedelic drugs.Meanwhile, 7% of respondents said they had tried cocaine or ecstasy and 8% said they had tried psychedelic drugs.
From sex to economics, the survey responses portrayed an economically advantaged group still working to overcome diversity issues.From sex to economics, the survey responses portrayed an economically advantaged group still working to overcome diversity issues.
Only 21% of respondents said they or their family was in debt from college-related costs. Many were leaving with considerable job security – 41% of respondents said their starting salary would be more than $70,000 and 8% were leaving college knowing they would be making $110,000.Only 21% of respondents said they or their family was in debt from college-related costs. Many were leaving with considerable job security – 41% of respondents said their starting salary would be more than $70,000 and 8% were leaving college knowing they would be making $110,000.
Nearly half of all respondents reported a combined family income of $125,000 a year – about 15% of US households earn that much, according to the US census. The majority of students from less wealthy backgrounds – 67% – reported feeling marginalized because of their economic status.Nearly half of all respondents reported a combined family income of $125,000 a year – about 15% of US households earn that much, according to the US census. The majority of students from less wealthy backgrounds – 67% – reported feeling marginalized because of their economic status.
The group that felt most marginalized, however, was black students – 74% said they felt marginalized because of their race. Other ethnic groups reported similar experiences: 40% of Hispanic students and 54% of east Asians said they felt marginalized.The group that felt most marginalized, however, was black students – 74% said they felt marginalized because of their race. Other ethnic groups reported similar experiences: 40% of Hispanic students and 54% of east Asians said they felt marginalized.
Harvard’s commencement ceremony is on Thursday. Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick is set to deliver the address.Harvard’s commencement ceremony is on Thursday. Former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick is set to deliver the address.