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I love that it's considered 'adversity' - working in some of the most advanced labs in the world, on some of the most wealthy campuses in the world, all the while partying with your friends, doing the minimum work to get a B or C average.

Not saying I was exactly one of those types, but those types ALSO got jobs just fine, and I'm ready to brawl anyone that says they faced any true 'adversity'.

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There absolutely are people that are not able to complete their degree with a B or C average. It's not an incredibly difficult thing to do at most schools, but I wouldn't exactly call it easy either. Additionally college is designed to test things that employers value most in junior hires. Basically comes down to "Are they able to consistently complete tasks on a deadline with minimal supervision?" Which isn't much of a bar, but many are still unable to pass.

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