Jack’s Undergraduate Empowerment - Empowering Undergraduates

191. DO YOU LEAVE WORK TILL THE LAST MINUTE? https://amzn.to/4g89oh9 Have you ever been given an assignment with a 2-weeks deadline, and you ended up doing the assignment the night before D-day? That's procrastination screaming your name! Procrastination is commonly found among college students, the tendency to leave work until the last minute is a recurring theme. How helpful has this practice been? However, most people attach these negative behaviours to their temperaments “ I am choleric, I work well under pressure”. You may be able to accomplish a great amount of work within a short time but this disreputable nature will be futile to your academic performance. Why choose to rush when you ’ ve got ample time to get the task done before the last minute. Procrastination questions your integrity and efficiency. When in a rush, mistakes are inevitable and these mistakes can have terrible repercussions not just to your performance as an individual, but to your general well-being...

189. WHEN YOU BOOK AN APPOINTMENT https://amzn.to/4g89oh9 The way you handle appointments and scheduling during your time in college lays the groundwork for your future dependability and time management abilities. How you manage appointments shows that you are a competent and considerate person; whether you are meeting with instructors, academic advisors, study groups, or possible employers. Success in school and the workplace, depends on knowing and using appropriate appointment etiquette. Start by approaching every appointment, whether it be personal or academic, with the proper gravity. Make sure to arrive early or on time, confirm appointments in advance, and bring any questions or documents you may need. Give enough notice and a good reason if you must reschedule. These behaviours show professionalism and establish a reputation for dependability, which can help you in both your academic and professional endeavours. Make use of the many tools that technology provides for effi...