The chapter discusses the importance of universities supporting students in areas beyond academics and how Chinese universities strive to become top-level institutions through GPA cancellation. The speakers also touch on the importance of having a positive inner voice and self-belief for personal goals.
College students need to accrue enough credits to quality for graduation. And if they want to prove they are among the more competitive stock, they need to work hard for a higher GPA score, or rather, a higher ranking among their peers in general. Some schools have now noticed the fierce competition among the most ambitious students and are seeking to make student’s lives a little easier by cancelling the practice of GPA. Will this really make a difference? / Motivational Monday (19:50)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates