How to Survive Group Projects…for Someone Who Hates Group Projects

October 1, 2012 2:00 pm     Posted in College, Homepage Exclusive  Ellen Scott g+ page


By Ellen Scott

I HATE group projects. As in pure, seething hatred. They’re just so awkward! There’s always one person who does no work, but who no one will confront; one ridiculously annoying know it all that tries to control everything; and, in the end, one uncomfortably read aloud PowerPoint presentation. The second a professor says we’ll be working in groups, I’m literally filled with dread.

Unfortunately, group projects are unavoidable. I managed to go without any last year, but I”m sure my luck will run out soon, which is why I’ve formulated a simple must-do guide to group projects.

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    12 Comments on "How to Survive Group Projects…for Someone Who Hates Group Projects"

    1. ahoytherekatie says:
      Mon, 1st Oct 20122:52 pm 

      Group projects definitely drive me crazy! The first tip is absolutely vital… email just does not work haha. The worst is when the other members don't want to do anything… like sorry I want to ace this project!

    2. Lisa says:
      Mon, 1st Oct 20126:36 pm 

      What should I do if I do all of the above, but I just end being the Crazy bitch… People know they are not doing what they should, or they are trying to part the work up in really hardcore mine and yours section (I mean we all have to help each other, its a group effort).What should I do if I do all of the above, but I just end being the Crazy bitch… People know they are not doing what they should, or they are trying to part the work up in really hardcore mine and yours section (I mean we all have to help each other, its a group effort).

      I know why they stop even trying – because I will do the work in the end, and honestly I might have been taking so much control, the rest of the group feel like I am going Nazi on them.
      I really don't want it to be this way, but as written by ahoytherekatie, I really like to do a good job and if they want to contribute I think they should take part in the discussions.

      I might seem like a bitch, and I even might be, but I try not to

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