September 26, 2005, 4:28pm

A strange thing about UF is that, professors said students only need a B and students keep saying that they need a B.

I think the first time I heard about this B ideology was in the psychology department orientation last month. Then so many people would say, all I need is a B to get through.

I have been thinking about this and can't think it through. It's so strange. At LSE, we go for excellence. I always want the best.

So, when I finally decided that I couldn't figure out why there's such a B ideology and what the implications might be, I emailed my advisor and asked him about it. I said I want an A and want to go for excellence.

Then, I was flipping through my organizer this morning and just realized that I forgot my research meeting with my advisor and the team last Tuesday! One week ago!!!

So, I rushed to my advisor's room and said sorry. He said it's all right. And I'm welcome to join them again tomorrow.

I feel so guilty about it. I was in the infirmary last Tuesday trying to get a referral to see the sports medicine. And I forgot about the meeting completely. What's worse, I met my advisor several times last week and he didn't say anything about my absence without reason... Just couldn't imagine what I would be thinking if I were him.

What sort of excellence I'm going for...

Anyways, he said, the B thing is strange. He's from Germany and works very hard to get good grades. But in the States, with grade inflation, everybody gets an A though they may not be up to standard.

He said I should stay with my attitude, get As and go for excellence.

Yes, I will.