…join a group project and end up doing all the work.
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Ah, the classic academic rite of passage. You’re ambitious, driven, surrounded by some of the brightest minds, and yet… it happens. The moment the syllabus reveals "group project," a familiar knot forms. Optimism turns to dread as you slowly, inevitably, become the sole architect of success, the quiet engine keeping the whole enterprise from veering off course.
Was it the initial enthusiasm that faded faster than a campus snow day? The teammate who vanished into a black hole of other commitments? Or perhaps the brilliant but utterly disengaged intellect content to let you lead the charge? You remember those late nights, fueled by stale coffee and sheer willpower, silently cursing while meticulously crafting slides, polishing prose, and double-checking citations that weren’t yours. The sheer frustration, yes, but also a strange, almost masochistic pride in ensuring the deliverable was nothing short of excellent. Because failure, frankly, wasn't an option. Not here.
Looking back, these moments weren’t just about the grade. They were about resilience, about learning to navigate diverse (or non-existent) work ethics, and perhaps, about discovering your own capacity to lead and deliver under pressure. It’s a core memory for many of us, a shared war story from those intense academic years. So, did you even go if you didn't conquer that mountain solo?
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