First years need to remember that university is about more than grades

First years need to remember that university is about more than grades

Perhaps the greatest myth told about university is that success is measured by grades alone. Even before students arrive on campus, they have already been taught that academic achievement is the ultimate goal. They are encouraged to pursue degrees that are seen as practical, warned about studying the humanities, and reminded that every assignment, exam, and their ultimate GPA will determine their future career. In reality, university is about mu…