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Enabling college students with Success given and not earned

Hard work, confidence, and determination are some of the many traits that an individual should consist

of in order to establish a strong work ethic and live a prosperous life. Obtaining a college degree is challenging

due to the level of academic work required to succeed but there are situations where the work is not of

importance. As discussed by Brent Staples in Why Colleges Shower Their Students with As, professors are

allowing students to pass with little or no effort or to fill poorly attended courses (Staples, 1065). This

action enables the students of success in their desired careers with little to no knowledge.

As a student pursuing my bachelors in nursing, the competitive desire and reflection of my work is held

to maximum standards due to the high demand for everyone wanting to become a healthcare professional. Any

grade received towards my degree is earned; never given. Due to the demand for high grade point averages,

specific averages in certain courses, and a desire for helping others, the requirements to become a nurse are

strict and solid. No curves or exceptions are an option. But this disciplined system allows for me to work harder

and give my education everything to stand out from other potential components with the same dreams and

goals.

Furthering my education is definitely something that Im going to pursue and in that time, its important

for me to attend an institution where not just the reputation of the school excels but the academic reputation

challenges my ability to succeed. Receiving an academic rigor education versus a mediocre education is more

beneficial for a more structured life and career. The quality of education is depended on the moneys worth

(Staples, 1067) and how much the worth is to the students and families.

The work and effort given by a student is reflected in the grade received. Although some professors

attempt to dodge the negative evaluation by students (Staples, 1065) and the process of students debating

their grades through the deans office, students tend to take advantage of professors who help students with

curves and participation grades. These handicapped acts allow students to give little or no effort to their

education. The difficulty will be more tedious but a degree earned versus given is more rewarding and

beneficial. Staples shows the importance of voicing the change for excellence and with one change comes many

more for a new and developed educational system.

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Works Cited

Staples, Brent. "Why Colleges Shower Their Students With A's". Everyone's An Author With Readings, Andrea

Lunsford, 2nd ed., W.W. Norton And Company Inc., New York, 2017, pp. 1065-1067. Print.