Why I Didn't Aim for Latin Honors?
It was always believed that students who are academic achievers seem to have a boring lifestyle — that they're nerds or they enjoy the library more than the outside world. And as someone who prioritizes my studies over anything else since then, I can say that part of this assumption is true.
But no, not everyday is a boring to us. There are moments in our lives that we also set aside academics, and just want to have fun.
As a consistent achiever since my elementary years, I always felt the pressure of graduating with flying colors. I was too competitive, and even joined a lot of extra-curricular activities to maintain my awards.
It came with a lot of stress and pressure, but the satisfying fulfillment happened every awarding ceremonies at the end of the school year. And it became a cycle over the last few years, from grade school to high school.
But when I was about to enter college, I honestly and frankly told my Mama that I'm already tired and done being the apple of the eye. I just wanted to be an ordinary student, with no pressure of whether or not to graduate with Latin Honors.
Maybe you are wondering why or how did I convince my Mama in this decision. But guess what? I am very lucky to have the most understanding parents in the world. Instead of telling me to study hard and graduate with a Latin honor, they told that I should just enjoy the journey and do not pressure myself.
As for me, here are my personal reasons why I did not aim for any academic achievement award in college:
I want to keep a low profile.
Being an achiever means you are the apple of the eye, not only in class but also to teachers. One of the reasons why I did not aim for the latin honor is because I want to keep a low profile, wherein I will only be seen as an ordinary student.
I don't want to feel the pressure.
College years are already stressful and full of pressures, and I did not want to add some more by always trying to get higher grades. As we all know, being an achiever also means you have to maintain a passing or get higher grades to meet the requirements.
I want to enjoy the journey and go with the flow.
And the most accurate reason why is because I just want to enjoy the journey of being a college student and go with the flow. It's because I know to myself that when I push myself so hard to have higher grades, it will surely affect my mental health and my will to enjoy my life.
But to make things clear, even if I did not aim for the Cum Laudes, I still did my part as a student. I have not failed grades, and I always achieved the passing grades for all my subjects, and some were even higher.
I know that this is not something I'll regret since I really had a great time during my college years. Also, despite not having those academic awards, the comments and views of my professors and classmates were enough to validate that I can really and truly achieve it, if I did genuinely aim for it. It's enough to let me know that I am a good student.
Even without any of those Latin Honors, it's still great to finally close the book on my college story in a few months. I cannot wait to be a Degree Holder, soon.
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What's important is you have gained knowledge and tools necessary to better yourself. A honor is not necessary to do that. Plus like you said you got to go along for the ride not having to worry about meeting certain expectations.