By Michael Kang
Fresh from high school, many freshmen receive something similar to a "culture shock" upon entrance into college. Many have not adjusted their social and academic lifestyles that befit those of a college student. One major issue that induces this "cultural shock" is the change in studying habits. Although there is a difference between the studying habits of high school versus college students, university administrators, such as those at "Johns Hopkins", are contemplating whether to drop first semester grades or not.
As commonly known, transitioning from the "laid back" lifestyle of high school to the more intense lifestyle of college can be a very arduous task to behold. According to Andy Guess in his article, "'Covered' grades have been around at Hopkins since at least the early 1970s, and they were originally designed to ease the transition to what no one denies is a rigorous, challenging academic environment." Like many education related topics, there are both pros and cons. A counter argument stated in Guess's article states that "[r]ather than allowing students to develop new study habits, covered grades largely encourage students to put in only the minimal effort necessary to pass. In some ways, covered grades extend high school by one more semester…" This may be true, however, if students had the academic endeavor to apply and be accepted to universities held with high esteem, students would most likely attempt to strive for perfection, no matter the "lee-way" given by university administrators.
Topics, such as this, have both positive and negative aspect to them. But in the long term effects, easing the transition, for entering freshmen, from high school to college would be in both the university's and student's favor.
As commonly known, transitioning from the "laid back" lifestyle of high school to the more intense lifestyle of college can be a very arduous task to behold. According to Andy Guess in his article, "'Covered' grades have been around at Hopkins since at least the early 1970s, and they were originally designed to ease the transition to what no one denies is a rigorous, challenging academic environment." Like many education related topics, there are both pros and cons. A counter argument stated in Guess's article states that "[r]ather than allowing students to develop new study habits, covered grades largely encourage students to put in only the minimal effort necessary to pass. In some ways, covered grades extend high school by one more semester…" This may be true, however, if students had the academic endeavor to apply and be accepted to universities held with high esteem, students would most likely attempt to strive for perfection, no matter the "lee-way" given by university administrators.
Topics, such as this, have both positive and negative aspect to them. But in the long term effects, easing the transition, for entering freshmen, from high school to college would be in both the university's and student's favor.
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