1. Some of the behaviors I've developed and used are having to almost obsessively check for assignments that are due. Even though this class is easy content-wise, there are assignments due all the time, and it's too easy to just forget about them (which I've already done once!) I definitely have to stay on top of things for this class. I've also had to do some things I really didn't want to - mainly recording strangers off the streets. I don't consider myself a shy person, but that can still be daunting. After doing it several times though, I feel more confident in my abilities to randomly talk to strangers.
2. I know I've waited until the last minute to do customer interviews before, and felt like giving up and just not doing it. In the end I always would do the assignment, both because that's just how I am with school and because I wanted to be able to get it done. I just kind of reminded myself it wasn't a big deal and I would be happier when it was done. Working against a really close deadline kind of stressed me out but it was fine in the end.
3. Three tips:
1. Set reminders for your ENT3003 assignments, but also include what the assignment asks of you so you know how much time you will need to get it done.
2. Be confident in talking to strangers.
3. Start watching the lectures early and don't skip, it becomes too easy to forget about them in your hectic routine.
Overall, I highly recommend this class to any business major, even if you aren't interested in becoming an entrepreneur. It's not too hard, you learn some valuable tips, and if you do your work you know you can get a good grade.
You got this!
The first tip that you listed is pretty important. It was something I had to adapt to in the first week. Many professors don't require their assignments to be submitted until 11:59 PM but on the first week of class I went to submit an assignment when I realized it's supposed to be turned in at 9:00 PM. So it is definitely a good idea to have reminders set. Also, some of the assignments do take longer than other, or longer than expected. Especially ones that required you to do recordings. I think students should be checking to see what it due the upcoming Sunday, on Monday, the day that the week starts.
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I completely agree with Miss Albin above: the first tip you've written is literally the only way a student can hope to succeed in this course (possibly college). I'd also add to it and tell the student to make it a point to keep up with all the emails we receive. Although I'm an older student now, this course is one that the "Freshman Tyson" would've quickly fallen behind in. That being said, I think younger students should take this class since it might help them develop the time management skills they'll need later in life.
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