A lot of people on this board (and in our programs) indicate that a C will not "cut it" for them, they "expect" more of themselves... blah blah blah. I can understand this but what I don't like is the inherent disrespect for those of us who indicate we are really quite thrilled to pass. When I was in pre-reqs I worked very hard to get A's in my classes. I just finished my first quarter in nursing school and the amount of material we had to cover and the expectations placed upon us were somewhat brutal (at least when compared with "regular" college). My attitude abruptly shifted and became: I will work hard but I will NOT beat myself up for being less than perfect and I will remember that survival is key and will be pleased to simply pass. One person in particular looked down her nose at me when I expressed that opinion and said that she expected more from herself than to merely... (snotty look inserted) pass.
I guess what annoys me about this is just because someone says they're thrilled simply to pass doesn't mean they work any less (or make any lower grades) than someone who says they expect As... To indicate that this is not a sour grapes post and to underline what I'm trying to say, I did make one of the few As in our class for the term, but my attitude remains the same: My goal (while I shoot for As) is ultimately to survive and pass. Why is that so bad??
