Location: Lauinger Library at 3 a.m.
You squint at your computer screen and punch out a few more words on the keyboard. You lost your ability to write coherently a long time ago; now you’re just trying...
I waltzed into the academic office, sifted through the stack of China-Africa relations papers and confidentially picked up my own before checking my grade. 52 percent. Once upon a time I was high school...
“Florida State University
College of Arts and Sciences
has conferred upon
Kiara Leanne Touros
the degree of
Bachelor of Science
Biological Sciences
with all rights, honors and privileges blah,...
Congratulations to all first years on getting this far in your journey to the Hilltop! Trust me, I know it hasn't been an easy road. Tackling the various questions of your incoming summer is always painful....
I think I've had such a hard time adjusting to Georgetown because I used to be “that” girl: wrapped up in doing everything, trying to be the best, getting perfect grades, running around chasing after...
Nothing is more frustrating to a motivated student than teetering on the cusp of a higher grade. As some students claim, it’s almost more painful to earn a 89.5 percent than to earn a 85 percent.
Especially...
On the first day of class it is common for teachers to tell students that participation will account for a large portion of their grade. Because this assessment is often based on a teacher’s subjective...
For many upperclassmen, serving as a teaching assistant provides a fresh perspective on the classroom.
Unlike graduate students, who are often required to be a TA as part of their research or fellowship,...
While grades should not overshadow the more meaningful goals of higher education, few would question their significance as a reflection of student effort and achievement. Grades are like currency, and...
For students who are unsatisfied with their final grades, Georgetown offers a more productive alternative to writing an angry post on RateMyProfessors.com.
The university’s grade appeal system allows...
If the McDonough School of Business’ aim is to educate students to be among the most competitive in the nation and more attractive to potential employers, its grading policy does a poor job of furthering...
As the academic year begins and the Class of 2016 gets acquainted with Georgetown, freshmen are finding that adapting to college life isn’t easy. New students face a multitude of challenges, and I question...
