School started again on Monday. I have two classes just like last semester. I am full-time status again but this semester is much different than any I have been in thus far. I am used to being on my own. That is one part of online learning that I like actually. I am an independent person in all aspects of my life and it works for me most of the time. This is especially true with school.
I work hard for my grades. I do my best and take my time on my assignments. My grades are MINE! This semester is going to throw a loop into my independent ways though. We have two group assignments this semester and I am about ready to go crazy with worry. It isn’t that I worry about working with other people. That isn’t a big deal to me and I work well with others. The problem is that I don’t like relying on other people for my grade. I like to do my work and accept the grade given to me because it is my work. Having to count on other students to do their fair share and do it well is something that doesn’t settle well with me.
Wish me luck to get through this semester in one piece… and without an ulcer. I don’t feel good about this group stuff at all.
Debby Pucci says
I agree with you, it will not be easy if your partners don’t have your same drive. I wish you luck.
Michaela says
I’ve had group projects in at least 1 class the past 2 semesters and I feel the same way as you. I hate thinking someone will slack off and my grade will reflect their incompetence. Luckily that didn’t happen either time. Good luck this semester!! =)
HisBell says
OH geez… I’m the SAME way! I hated group tasks! And totally ended up running the show.
Emily says
I hate group assignments too. I always just do 99.5% of the work so that if the people don’t follow thru with their parts it’s not a huge deal. I kinda hate it though because it’s so much more work for me. But, idk. I can’t handle relying on someone I barely know for 50% of my grade.