Procrastination: Why do we do it, and what can we do to stop
Procrastination Why we do it and what can we do to stop? Procrastination the action of delaying or postponing something, is derived from the ancient Greek word akrasia – ““the state of mind in which someone acts against their better judgment through weakness of will”. We all procrastinate from time to time. For some of […]
What is a “W” Anyway?
What is a W Anyway? How to decide if taking a W is right for you Short answer: A W standing will replace the final grade on your transcript, if you drop the course prior to the W deadline. Long answer: Every course a student registers for will be permanently recorded on their UBC transcript. […]
Success After Failure
Success After Failure Moving forward to achieve greater accomplishments Now is the time of year, at the start of the new term and right after an exam period that you learn whether you have met the goals that you set for the previous term, and in some situations where you have to deal with having […]