Group projects can be rough.

At first, it seems like it’s a good idea as in theory, there’s less work for everyone to do. But of course, everyone has done a group project and knows how frustrating it is when you end up doing all the work.

It might be because no one can cooperate or there are unreliable people in the group. Then, dividing the work never turns out that well as and someone always ends up doing way more than everyone else. At that point, the person that does most of the work would be better off working alone and making the project their own.

But sometimes, group projects can be great.

Socializing with people you might not talk to on a regular basis and learning from each other can build excellent skills like social communication, learning how to socialize in a work environment, and how to behave when cooperating with others. If the work is divided correctly, not having to do a majority of it can reduce stress levels and make time for relaxing or completing other assignments.

Regardless of whether or not a student is in a good group where everybody does their fair share of work, or in a bad group where one person does everything, it’s important to always be a good person.

Try to think of the others in the group and make the project experience positive by doing your part of the project. Beyond that, be respectful of everyone’s opinion and work just as you would want others to be.

Group projects don’t have to be rough. If everyone cooperates, is respectful and does their share, they can be fun and an easy way to complete an assignment.