Chaotic

With the class averaging a lousy 68 the professor proposed a very unusual solution; change the current test and future test however you like....but under 1 condition the class must meet a 100% consensus. 100% consensus? Not a problem. How difficult can it be? With such a low average I'm quite certain the entire class is on the same page. As soon as the professor set us free... the fun began. Immediately we divided ourselves in an arrangement of groups, mostly within our sections. After some time, a group of classmates formed in front the class. They were supposedly the "leaders" of our sections. They stormed around the room attempting to gather some sort of consensus from everyone. Unfortunately, it failed and from afar a smile emerged from the professor's face. Ideas continued floating around the room "Get rid of the multiple multiple choice!", "Curve the test!", "Drop the lowest grade!." I soon realized it was going no where. Pressure built as we entered into our last 15 minutes of class. Fortunately, someone decided to stand amongst the class as our leader. After an intense battle between ideas we finally reached a verdict.

So what was my contribution to this chaos? Although, I would have loved to be the one with the 100 and having the luxury of siting back and supporting my classmates (Accommodation), it was not one of my options. For me it was to get the best out of this or drop the class. In my mind I wanted to take on the "compete to win" approach, but I knew I would not have been able to influence the class, so my final approach to the situation was "collaboration." During the decision making process I attempted to let my section leader know my ideas and wants. I was constantly up to date with the ideas that were floating around the classroom. I questioned peoples proposals and tried to let people know my wants. At the end I was satisfied with the decision.

If I could change the way the conflict were to be handled I would probably divide the class into groups and designate a representative for each group. I think this would have lesson the tension between classmates. And since the groups are smaller everyone will be able to participate.

Bye George =(

When we first heard about the assignment we were all very excited and ready to to pour out our ideas. 25 minutes? Plenty of time to plan.....
One idea came after another. Time was rolling and we could not decide on an idea. Until the very last 3 minutes we quickly decided on one of the ideas ( To make a little basket).

When it came down to the building stage we quickly told one of our teammates to grab the scissors. Seeing that we would have a very little chance of getting them we decided to think of another way to cut the straws. We thought of a brilliant idea keys! We were so happy it worked. Now it was time to build that's when the problems started. Our original plan did not work. The whole entire team was all over the egg. We noticed it wasn't getting any where so abandoned our idea and did something totally different. At the end we barely made it. Unfortunately, our little George did not make it.
Evaluation
Step 1: I would say we clearly knew our goals. We were aware of the time constraints and assignment.
Step 2: We skip this step. We all just brainstormed ideas and attempted to build the egg contraption. The jobs were not defined. No team leader was assigned.
Step 3: We did not plan any alternatives during the planning stage. Although we did have come up with alternatives during the building stage.
Step 4: We somewhat allocated jobs. For instance, who would drop the egg and who would draw the design.
Overall, I think our team worked great as a group. We did not have problems with brainstorming or communicating as a team. The group would have been more effective if we distributed our roles more clearly.

Tick Tock Tick

Everyone has 24 hours in a day, but for some reason my 24 hours seem shorter..... How is it that some of us are able to balance work and school so well? What is their secret? (Caffeine Pills?) Whatever it is it's working for them.
This semester seems a lot tougher for me especially since I am finally starting my major. With a full time schedule and work I am still trying really hard to balance everything. Hopefully I can stop stressing out about being stressed out and get some work done.

A Little About Me

Hi everyone my name is Rachel Liang. I am a Junior at Baruch. Like most of the students at Baruch I am an accounting major and a psychology minor. I am currently working in the accounting department in a legal representation company. I enjoy meeting new people and working with children. There is always something fascinating about meeting new people, you never know what kind of crazy people you might encounter! Well here is a bit about me, if you want to know more just ask. You just might be next crazy person on my list =).