Throughout academia, I've always been lucky to stop myself from being a procrastinator. Procrastinating is a task that seems so inviting and pleasureful, but it's one you must avoid. In ENT3003, or any college class for that matter, procrastinating on assignments has a high correlation with you being screwed. Personally, I made myself a schedule of when to do each segment of ENT3003. For example, I take notes on the modules for the cupcakes on Monday and Tuesdays, and then the other assignments the rest of the week. Then, the cupcakes and peer reviews on Friday. So I personally use a schedule and force myself to not sin by procrastinating.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude.
Earlier in the semester, I spent tons of time perfecting my elevator pitch. After completing the assignment, I soon realized I didn't stand in the video, which was a requirement. I was very frustrated because I had to redo the entire assignment, and I personally do not like recording myself doing an elevator pitch very much. But, I want a good grade in the class so I pursued and fixed it nonetheless. If you ever feel like "giving up" in a college class then do it, don't suffer through the class whilst not retaining any material. It's a waste of precious young adult time and money. Get your work done and look over the directions to ensure your assignments can be valid.
There are many times during the semester where I'm haunted by ENT3003 assignments during busy testing weeks in Calculus 2. But if you work diligently and ahead, it will not be a problem. Having this class on my schedule helps me maintain an organized, procrastination-lacking way of life.
3) Three Tips:
- Do not procrastinate, always work on a determined schedule using a planner.
- Have some sort of passion behind Entrepreneurship, if you don't care, don't take it!!!
- Make the most of this class, it has a lot of potential for eager students to get their hands on the ropes of being an Entrepreneur.
Zach,
ReplyDeleteI really like what you have to suggest to future students. I think everything you mentioned is very intuitive and pretty spot on as far as getting a good grade and retaining as much information as possible. I think its admirable that you are not a procrastinator as I cannot say that much about myself. I think that keeping a clear schedule is another thing that helps everyone stay on track with what they have to do and especially for people that procrastinate like myself. Overall, I think all your suggestions are valid and very true.
Zach, you are right, procrastination is such an easy trap to fall into, but we must be able to focus if we want to be successful. I also like that you feel a passion for entrepreneurship is important. Whether it be for this class or an idea that comes to us in the future, an entrepreneurial spirit will help us immensely in all our future endeavors.
ReplyDeleteHey Zach,
ReplyDeleteI think your three tips you gave for new students in this class. Procrastination is something I believe a lot of people fall into. I think having a schedule would make that easier like you said. Also having a passion cause if you don't like the topic than your not going to take the class seriously. Overall, great job.