Group Projects
Although there have been many new challenges in attending BCIT, one of the most game-changing differences in attending this program is learning how to work (well) in a group. Currently I am working on my fifth group project of the semester – that’s a lot of different brains working either together, or against one another. I’ve heard that BCIT is an acronym for “Being Crammed Into Teams” and I am starting to believe it.
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However, as much as I can complain about it, I also realize that this might be one of the most valuable skills that I’ll learn while I’m here. I am starting to notice that almost everything gets done more efficiently when there are 5 ideas on how to do it – because what ends up happening is that we pool our best ideas, and decide objectively which is the best. Unfortunately, that’s best case scenario. Worst case scenario is 5 people spend 5 hours bashing heads, and nothing gets done. However, I find that the more I’m forced to work with others, the better I get at it. So, even if it’s annoying sometimes, I’m actually really starting to think that’s it’s good for me.
Because no matter how amazing your own personal skill set might be, the person next to you will have something different – and if you combine them, you’ll end up with more strengths together than you would ever have separately.
So, BCIT, don’t listen to the complainers. Your group projects are for the greater good.
