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''Welcome to your first year of University! '' University can be a fun and exciting experience if you also stay on top of your school work. In order to have sucessful university career, we're going to have a run through of an something that you may experience during the school year. [[Let's get started!]]

You have your first group project of them term. Your group consists of yourself, and three other classmates. You group has already held the kick-off meeting (first meeting at get the project details sorted). All off your group members have their personal project goals set. It's time to manage you part of the project. [[I'm going to create a Google Calendar to visually organize my time with this project and my other classes.]] [[I don't have too much work to do. I'm going to watch Netflix instead.]] <img src="https://study.com/cimages/multimages/16/02197d15-4c3b-4c7d-93cf-0958784ef512_group_project.jpeg"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

It's quite easy to think that you have a lot of time for project. However, professors provide that time because they realize that group projects take quite a bit of time to complete, and that one top of the project, you most likely have other classes to juggle at the same time. After procrastinating... [[I really need to focus on my school work. It's time to get organized.]] [[I feel pretty tired after watching 3 episodes of Stranger Things. I need to take a nap.]] <img src="https://www.chromegeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/netflix_logo_1.jpg> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Google Calendar is an excellent tool for time management! You can color coordinate your tasks/events, and share your calendar with other people! Time to determine your next steps. [[I'm going add my major project deadlines so I don't accidently miss anything.]] [["Ping! Your friend shared a Tik Tok with you." I'm going to check my phone.]] <img src="https://blog.tcea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Screen-Shot-2018-05-10-at-12.33.39-PM-1.png"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

You're on a roll with time management! However, most of the time, students are also busy with other classes as well. [[I know how to make a priority list! I'll make one at the start of each week to keeep myself on track!]] [[ I'll just tackle them day by day. No big deal.]]

Taking breaks between homework and studying is important. You should pace yourself so that you do not burn yourself out. However, procrastination simply delays that work that needs to be completed. [[""Yeah Yeah whatever. I can just do it all all in one day."]] [["I probably should at least take a look at what I need to do."]] <img src="https://www.helleniscope.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/tik-tok.jpg"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Taking breaks between homework and studying is important. You should pace yourself so that you do not burn yourself out. However, procrastination simply delays that work that needs to be completed. [["Yeah Yeah whatever. I can just do it all all in one day."]] [[I probably should at least take a look at what I need to do."]] <img src="https://d39l2hkdp2esp1.cloudfront.net/img/photo/125567/125567_00_2x.jpg?20170617091352?"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

You've done a great job on organizing your school work! You stayed on track with your calendar that you previously made and completed all the tasks on your list. On top of that, you have completed your part of the project earlier than what was asked of you! Your group members appreciate your hardwork and love having you on the team. You decide to take a day off of your school work to relax for the day. A couple of weeks later...you have received annonymous peer feedback from your group. All your members have given you very positive responses! They complimented you on your punctual project completion and your organization skills. The final grade for the group project is a 96.5% <img src="https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/proud-student-showing-approved-exam-picture-id947185600?k=6&m=947185600&s=612x612&w=0&h=q3nGOtqaQB1MEbbkAvB9rEcbC-mTke2QWOv1KEUipP4="> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Unfortunately it is quite common for students to delay their work until the day it's due. This is called cramming. Typically, the quality of work is sacrificed. In a group project setting, it simply creates anxiety and stress for your group members. Cramming can often lead to a disfunctional group. Your group contacts you asking how far you have gotten on your part of the project. You tell them you only have completed half of your part and apologize for not finishing. Your group is a bit annoyed with you but tell you to add your part to the shared Google doc. You realize that time management, priorities, and organization is vital for the success of a group project. For the rest of the project, you stay on top of your work and your group members thank you for pulling through. <img src="https://newsthump.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/revising-cramming-exam.jpg"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Unfortunately it is quite common for students to delay their work until the day it's due. This is called cramming. Typically, the quality of work is sacrificed. In a group project setting, it simply creates anxiety and stress for your group members. Cramming can often lead to a disfunctional group. Your group contacts you asking how far you have gotten on your part of the project. You tell them you only have completed half of your part and apologize for not finishing. Your group is a bit annoyed with you but tell you to add your part to the shared Google doc. You realize that time management, priorities, and organization is vital for the success of a group project. For the rest of the project, you stay on top of your work and your group members thank you for pulling through. <img src="https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/N_Procrastination_ES.jpg"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Distractions and procrastination are two very common hindrances that affect work progress. It's important to adopt tools and strategies to minimize the two. One example is physically distancing yourself from your phone so you are not as tempted to reach for it. Another is to put your phone on silent mode so the notifications do not distract you. Try to find methods that work best for you! Moving on in the story... Your group members contact you asking about the progress on your work. You tell them you have not gotten a chance to work on it because of a variety of reasons. Your members tell you have until the next day to finish your part. Hopefully through this story you understand the important of time management, priotization, and organization. Best of luck in school! <img src="https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.179/2m8.164.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/069210181-female-college-student-studyin.jpeg?time=1578247042"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>

Unfortunately it is quite common for students to delay their work until the day it's due. This is called cramming. Typically, the quality of work is sacrificed. In a group project setting, it simply creates anxiety and stress for your group members. Cramming can often lead to a disfunctional group. Your group contacts you asking how far you have gotten on your part of the project. You tell them you only have completed half of your part and apologize for not finishing. Your group is a bit annoyed with you but tell you to add your part to the shared Google doc. You realize that time management, priorities, and organization is vital for the success of a group project. For the rest of the project, you stay on top of your work and your group members thank you for pulling through. <img src="https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/N_Procrastination_ES.jpg"> <style> img{ max-width:100%; max-height:100%} </style>