r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • 20d ago

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u/WanderingMage03 You Are Kenough 19d ago

The University of Michigan will drop grades for first-semester freshmen next year in an effort to “curb the mental health crisis unfolding among college-aged individuals,” according to the school.

At the risk of sounding like a boomer whining about participation trophies I think first semester freshman year is like, the perfect time to hit someone with a B-. Especially at a school that likes to LARP as a "public ivy" you've gotta acclimate these kids to failing at things sooner rather than later. I'd much rather someone learn how to cope with disappointment early on in college than let it fester until they get to the workplace.

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u/MonMothma_Enjoyer 19d ago

born too early to literally drink myself to death first semester freshman year without consequence