The greatest lesson I’ve learned, specifically in college, has been about time management. In high school, I had a lot of work, but also a lot of time to get it done. I could therefore spend hours doing work for each class. I expected a certain level of quality of work, and was not satisfied with any less. My first semester at UBC caused me to re-think my approach to school, and it was hard. I no longer could spend an exorbitant amount of time on every assignment; I had to prioritize, and most importantly, use my time wisely. I struggled with this at the beginning and was constantly behind. After facing failure, I became much more organized (thank goodness for ical!) and am now more efficient while working. Although I still have much to learn about time management, I’ve taken a step in the right direction and will be able to handle more on my plate.
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