The dangers of stress culture
With dogged determination, we pursue, as students, our warped interpretation of the American dream and strive for excellence. Some students may not take their education seriously, but the vast majority push themselves to the limit. Some seek to reach their limit by exceeding the expectations set by society or their families. Such determination is admirable, […]
Why those proud of VCU’s grade inflation have it wrong
VCU – more than hard As and low GPAs
Grades vary widely; 37% are A’s
Mark Newton and Ameesha Felton Contributing Writers VCU freshman and art foundation student Wade Angeli says he lucked out last semester. He and a friend enrolled in the same history course – but with different professors. “We compared, and she has all the assignments – and I only have a midterm and a final. I think her […]