Group projects where one person does all the work (you).
GROUP PROJECTS WHERE ONE PERSON DOES ALL THE WORK (YOU).
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You know the drill. The syllabus drops, and there it is: another group project. Initially, there's a flicker of hope, maybe this time it will be different. This time, everyone will pull their weight. Fast forward a week, and you’re staring at a blank shared document, three unread messages in the group chat, and an approaching deadline. Suddenly, the "delegation" meeting turns into you assigning tasks you already know you'll end up completing yourself.
It’s that unique blend of frustration and resignation. You could chase them, send passive-aggressive reminders, or attempt to salvage mediocre contributions. But the clock is ticking, your GPA is on the line, and frankly, it's often just less effort to do it yourself than to micromanage or fix someone else’s half-baked attempts. So, you pour another coffee at 3 AM, silently cursing your teammates while meticulously perfecting every slide, every word, every data point.
This isn’t just about slacking peers; it’s about the unspoken Ivy standard. The pressure to excel, the fear of anything less than perfection, drives you to shoulder the burden. You do it not just for the grade, but for the principle, for your own internal quality control. You hand it in, knowing it’s 95% your work, feeling a strange mix of pride, exhaustion, and a burning desire for a solo project. Sound familiar? Let us know below.
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