The students said favorable things about the school, but made a point of stressing the independence and ambition necessary to succeed as a Harvard student.
They said they would like to see improvements in the advising system, greater administrative response and an increased sense of community among students.
Alumni said they found the discussion revealing about the student body.
"It's hard for an alumnus to keep track of [campus issues]," John P. Hoag '54 said. "You hear everything through a filter. It's a lot different when you talk directly to the students."
As Return to Harvard Day gave alumni a glimpse into what Harvard is like now, many said they were envious of students.
"You gain so much from being here in one day, it makes you wonder what you would learn in a whole year of those days," Clarke said.
While the student panelists answered questions, alumni also got a glimpse of the return of student activism.
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