Yeah, that's why I hate group work. That's why some lecturers recently came up with a way to kinda deal with that issue. After the group project is done, you have to fill in a form on how your teammates participated in the project. If all of your teammates rate your participation badly and they have specific examples to prove it, you could get a zero for the assignment. >.>"

However, that way, if you are a particularly unpopular student, even if you are a excellent one, it does not bode well either.

*randomly comes into conversation*

@ Xiel : We get those as well, but not all the time. >.>;; So for the times that the method you mentioned does not apply, then yeah. x_x;;

@ Iroro : Lolz, good point, actually. xDD;; But I'd like to believe that nobody would stoop down to that level, especially in a supposedly more mature college or university setting. =\

Originally Posted by Iroase Delschatten

However, that way, if you are a particularly unpopular student, even if you are a excellent one, it does not bode well either.

*randomly comes into conversation*

Actually, if you managed to garner that much dislike for yourself in less than one semester of working with complete strangers in weekly meetings, you probably deserve to be rated that badly, lol.

Originally Posted by Rylynne

@ Xiel : We get those as well, but not all the time. >.>;; So for the times that the method you mentioned does not apply, then yeah. x_x;;

Indeed. Which is why I just hate group assignments in the first place. First you have to worry about whether they'll pull their weight. Then you have to worry about how well they do so. =__="

Ditto. Honestly, how can you become sooo unpopular at college? This is college, not highschool. Clock ticks differently, it's hard to become most dislikable student in the class. More likely you might be the laziest, silliest or really antisocial loner. But if you overcome all these clichés, and manage to attract dislike of your classmates, yet still be a bright student, I say you deserve getting zero for your stinky personality +___+

I hate group assignments too. In fact, gimme homework only, not exams 8D I do better in homeworks

@Rylyne- Well, I was supposed to graduate 2 years ago. Lots of things happened with my life I lost courage to continue with college and was all emo D: But now I returned, I'm going through 3rd year on my major, environmental engineering. and... yeah, I'm probably the eldest in this thread 8DDDDDD

@ Xiel : So true. >.>;; Good thing I usually manage to stick to working groupmates. xDD;; <3<3

@ Valendra : I see~ =O I'm glad you're continuing again though. ^^ And wow, your course seems tough! o_o;; I wish you lots of luck with that! :'> <3<3

Originally Posted by Valendra

Ditto. Honestly, how can you become sooo unpopular at college? This is college, not highschool. Clock ticks differently, it's hard to become most dislikable student in the class. More likely you might be the laziest, silliest or really antisocial loner. But if you overcome all these clichés, and manage to attract dislike of your classmates, yet still be a bright student, I say you deserve getting zero for your stinky personality +___+

I hate group assignments too. In fact, gimme homework only, not exams 8D I do better in homeworks

Yeah, I mean, I don't have many friends from my classes because I don't have classes with my friends and I don't try to make friends of my classmates. However, not having friends isn't the same as having enemies, so I think you'd have to be pretty awful to get people to dislike you enough to sabotage your grades after four months of bi-weekly classes. >.>"

I actually hate homework. Just give me multiple choice exams. That way, I only spend that one hour of my life doing class work. 8D"

Originally Posted by Rylynne

@ Xiel : So true. >.>;; Good thing I usually manage to stick to working groupmates. xDD;; <3<3

I've had decent luck with group mates these past couple of semesters, so I'm pretty happy. XD"

It's getting harder somehow, not sure why. But lately I began getting less patient with exams =__= I want to graduate asap!! That's my one and only goal now.

Oh dear... I sound like a broken record now XDDDDD

Lately, I just feel so demoralized. Like...I just don't feel like going to class. Well, okay, that's only for the classes I don't like, but still...it's only the second week of classes! My motivation shouldn't already be dead! XD"

Hmmm, your enthusiasm will hopefully return pretty soon? <.<
I feel lazy on first few weeks of terms too. actually I'm rather more excited on fall terms, and less eager to go back to school on spring terms. And at those times I hide behind right disguise, setting my trap, I wait fresh meat to get the bait so I can lure them to downtown, preferably to drink!! 8D

@ Xiel : Good job then. xDD;; Btw, after this week, I want to skip over to the end of this semester and just get to my summer vacation already. ;o; </3 I'm so tired. :'< </3

@ Valendra : When will you graduate? =O <3<3 And as they say, patience is a virtue...? ^^;; Then again, I myself am impatient for my summer vacation, so I dunno. @[email protected];;

Ah, if everything goes well, on 2011 ^^ Finally!!
And I'm finally free of finals!!! =.=;;; Yay!!! I'll get lazy for a whole month!!! *does crazy dance*

Woot, yay for finishing your finals then~! :'D <3<3 I wish I could be lazy for a whole month too. xDDD;;

Originally Posted by Rylynne

@ Xiel : Good job then. xDD;; Btw, after this week, I want to skip over to the end of this semester and just get to my summer vacation already. ;o; </3 I'm so tired. :'< </3

I know exactly how you feel. I kinda want this semester to be over, but I also don't want summer to come because I'm dreading going home to deal with my family. D:

Originally Posted by Valendra

Hmmm, your enthusiasm will hopefully return pretty soon? <.<
I feel lazy on first few weeks of terms too. actually I'm rather more excited on fall terms, and less eager to go back to school on spring terms. And at those times I hide behind right disguise, setting my trap, I wait fresh meat to get the bait so I can lure them to downtown, preferably to drink!! 8D

I sure hope so!
Yeah, I think that's kinda how it is. Like...I feel all geared up for school when it first starts, but then by the time one semester has passed, I don't feel like doing anything anymore, lol. Ah, you drink? As in alcohol? XDD"

Originally Posted by Valendra

And I'm finally free of finals!!! =.=;;; Yay!!! I'll get lazy for a whole month!!! *does crazy dance*

Yay! :boogie: More time for art, I take it? <3

@ Xiel : Aww! :'< Is something very serious happening at home for you? :x

No more than usual, my dear. <3 Drama over family relations, drama over money, drama over my perfectly decent grades, just drama. Nothing extraordinary. But it's not pleasant nevertheless. XDD"

I see. :x
I hope nothing escalates into something terribly unpleasant though. :x </3
Drama is harsh. >.>;;

I doubt it'll be any worse than usual. :lol: I'm already quite used to it.

But still? :x Well, as long as you say you can handle it then. ^^ <3<3

Well, if I couldn't, I'd be far worse adjusted than I am now. XD"

Well, point taken. XP <3<3
Although, if it's not exactly "good" (for lack of a better term), it shouldn't be something you're wholly adjusted to and just accepting of it? I mean, not all cases are like this, but in a general sense? ^^;;

No, but the only way to get out of it is to become financially independent. I can't stop the drama from happening, so all I can do is distance myself from it. :sweat:

@Luel- *imagines a certain Dr.House saying this in his usual jerkiness* Of course as in "alcohol". I wouldn't call water or any other liquid subsitude worth mentioning as a "drink", hence we drink that kind all the time. It gets less role entertaining business, o' cruel cruel life..

XDDD Yeah, more time for everything basicly!!!

Except... My internet decided to screw up when I just had free time to kill on!!! I made a call yesterday on adsl company, they fixed the problem by early noon today, but then on the late afternoon it began flickering again! My connection comes and goes, like twinkling little stars, and the gap between each disconnection is getting shorter lately.... And it's what exactly happened yesterday before it went off completely!

I really want to strangle someone for this..... I really do.... Do you know how annoying it is when you try playing one of those mmorpgs with this connection?!! >_____<#######

@ Xiel : I see. :x Well, hopefully you can get rid of the drama as soon as possible then, if that's the case. =O <3<3

Originally Posted by Valendra

@Luel- *imagines a certain Dr.House saying this in his usual jerkiness* Of course as in "alcohol". I wouldn't call water or any other liquid subsitude worth mentioning as a "drink", hence we drink that kind all the time. It gets less role entertaining business, o' cruel cruel life..

XDDD Yeah, more time for everything basicly!!!

Except... My internet decided to screw up when I just had free time to kill on!!! I made a call yesterday on adsl company, they fixed the problem by early noon today, but then on the late afternoon it began flickering again! My connection comes and goes, like twinkling little stars, and the gap between each disconnection is getting shorter lately.... And it's what exactly happened yesterday before it went off completely!

I really want to strangle someone for this..... I really do.... Do you know how annoying it is when you try playing one of those mmorpgs with this connection?!! >_____<#######

*laughs* The novelty of alcohol has kinda expired for me. I have bottles of wine and liquor lying around my apartment and no mood to drink it. I like to think that's healthy. Once upon a time, I had a lovely drinking problem, and my mom was convinced I'd end up in Alcoholics Anonymous. XD"

Yay!! 8DD Does that mean I get to look forward to the picture? 8D"

Ooh, internet fail is always rough. D: As for playing MMORPGs on a bad connection? I can TOTALLY relate. Been there, done that, sweetie. I hope you get a better connection soon. <3

Originally Posted by Rylynne

@ Xiel : I see. :x Well, hopefully you can get rid of the drama as soon as possible then, if that's the case. =O <3<3

I hope so too. I am so sick and tired of them fighting over the same things they were fighting over ten years ago, lol.

In any case, what's new with you? <3