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The Biology of a Semester
Ironically using the word biology this may only refer to arts programs.
First month--
First two weeks:
No assignments, skimpy readings, good times, "I can do this" mindset.
Second two weeks:
Readings starting to pile up, but you still have that mindset you had at the end of the previous semester: "Don't let it pile up, stay ahead, and work hard"
Beggining of second month:
First two weeks:
The thought: "Maybe I should start those essays that were assigned in the third and fourth weeks, I don't want to leave it to the last minute like last semester!"
Further: Readings getting more substantive, starting to get bored and tired.
Second two weeks:
Presentations begin, you were also assigned these in the first month but decided to wait until the day before, but you just BS it and its done and over with. All this last minute work is leaving you a bit exhausted.
Beggining of the last month:
First two weeks:
After doing your presentations in the last few weeks the night before they were due you didn't have time to do your readings, you are now a few chapters behind but maintain the mindset "I'll get them done this weekend!"
Last two weeks:
You are now 2-4 chapters behind in all your classes, and those essays you meant to start last month are now due and you haven't even started. At this point you give up on the readings and decide to just read them when or if you decide to study for finals. All your time now is spent finishing your essays, well, spent doing other things not school related and doing the essays the day or two before they are due, or even the morning of.
Does anyone else have a take?
Anyone else surprised this semester is almost over, two weeks left. :teeth:
First month--
First two weeks:
No assignments, skimpy readings, good times, "I can do this" mindset.
Second two weeks:
Readings starting to pile up, but you still have that mindset you had at the end of the previous semester: "Don't let it pile up, stay ahead, and work hard"
Beggining of second month:
First two weeks:
The thought: "Maybe I should start those essays that were assigned in the third and fourth weeks, I don't want to leave it to the last minute like last semester!"
Further: Readings getting more substantive, starting to get bored and tired.
Second two weeks:
Presentations begin, you were also assigned these in the first month but decided to wait until the day before, but you just BS it and its done and over with. All this last minute work is leaving you a bit exhausted.
Beggining of the last month:
First two weeks:
After doing your presentations in the last few weeks the night before they were due you didn't have time to do your readings, you are now a few chapters behind but maintain the mindset "I'll get them done this weekend!"
Last two weeks:
You are now 2-4 chapters behind in all your classes, and those essays you meant to start last month are now due and you haven't even started. At this point you give up on the readings and decide to just read them when or if you decide to study for finals. All your time now is spent finishing your essays, well, spent doing other things not school related and doing the essays the day or two before they are due, or even the morning of.
Does anyone else have a take?
Anyone else surprised this semester is almost over, two weeks left. :teeth:
Comments
there is a textbook i bought that i still have yet to open up :)
I have three essays due this week! Yipee! Gonna start one tomorrow and its due Wednesday. Ahhh, the joy of university and procrastination.