“There are people breaking down, dropping out of classes and failing classes because of the activism work they are taking on,” said David.

Schoolwork, advocacy place strain on student activists

An article more sympathetic to the students.

…Which I am. I just think they need to learn how to balance out work and passion to succeed in either. …And that isn’t a point of view that seems to pervade higher education right now. I think the students are missing out on some life skills and perspective which might enable them to accomplish more and that is shame.

I understand the need to want to follow your heart but there is nothing dishonorable in getting more mundane things done as well.