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you are your gpa
Yesterday I had a meeting with my FYP supervisors. I have 2 supervisors, one from NUS and the other from an external research agency. So we were talking and talking about my project, then suddenly the external supervisor popped this question: "what is your GPA?"
GPA. Grade point average. Not GTA. So when I told them my CAP (NUS' version) which is nowhere near an astronomical value, I guess the supervisors must be thinking "oh darn, why did we choose this dumb fart".
Wait, what has grade got to do with the research project? Honestly they are not researching on whether grade point has an effect on research result.. are they? Then why ask? Why don't they ask, what is your father's occupation, what is your underwear size, what is your marrital status, how much allowance do you have....
I never like it when people label others using grades and result. Does it make anyone a lesser person?
GPA. Grade point average. Not GTA. So when I told them my CAP (NUS' version) which is nowhere near an astronomical value, I guess the supervisors must be thinking "oh darn, why did we choose this dumb fart".
Wait, what has grade got to do with the research project? Honestly they are not researching on whether grade point has an effect on research result.. are they? Then why ask? Why don't they ask, what is your father's occupation, what is your underwear size, what is your marrital status, how much allowance do you have....
I never like it when people label others using grades and result. Does it make anyone a lesser person?
I share the same sentiments with you.
I hate it when people bring in the topic of grades in our conversations because it is inevitable that people will start making comparisons.
I usually clam up when my friends ask me because there is no need to stir up any competition or rivalry in our friendships.