ENT3003 is not necessarily difficult, but the workload can be tough to keep with on top of your other courses. I feel that the most important behavior is to simply accept and enjoy this course- it makes the workload feel far less strenuous, which it definitely CAN be after this hurricane Irma hustle. Don't fight it, the deadlines are non-negotiable anyway. ENT is easy to enjoy in my opinion, as the lectures are entertaining and you learn extremely applicable skills.
After hurricane Irma, we went from having 2 assignments due per week to 3 assignments due per week. The first two weeks were especially difficult to get used to, and I actually just skipped one of the assignments because I couldn't handle the workload. Now, on the last week of 3 assignments being due, I am handling it fine. I developed tenacity through good planning. Instead of not looking at the assignment until Friday afternoon, I now prepare for them throughout the week. I may not be directly working and typing out these assignments, but they're on my mind. So, by the time Friday rolls around, I already know what to do and it becomes fairly straightforward.
So you don't become a sad kermit, here are my three tips:
1. Watch the lectures and take notes. Go to the live lectures if you can. Learn!
2. Take the assignments seriously. You're going to put a lot of work into your desired project, so if you hate it this will be like pulling teeth.
3. Use a calendar to keep track of all your work.
Hey there Haley! I do agree that these aren’t the hardest assignments to do in comparison to all the other coursework we may have, but then again the others don’t make us keep blogs that require maintenance, so I guess it’s a different type of workload. Irma really did mess up the schedule for us, though, and I guess that does leave us a little pressed for time, but I think future kids won’t have to worry about that next semester. And omg, that little Kermit!
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the work load as I have struggled in the beginning. Heck, I still struggle with three assignments due at the same time. Finding Balance is always a difficult task for me. I seem to get the hang of it at the end of the semester. The storm really did a number on us. I agree that using a calendar to keep track of assignments is a tip for success. Great job! I am tired of being sad Kermit because I cant get it together! LOL!!!