🎓 Group Projects at AUI Survival Guide: Who You’re Really Working With

Group projects at AUI are part of nearly every course, but let’s be honest—success often depends more on people than planning. That’s why we created this Group Projects at AUI Survival Guide: to help you manage the personalities, chaos, and late-night group chats that come with team assignments. Navigating deadlines is one thing—navigating your teammates is another.

Here’s your unofficial (but painfully accurate) breakdown of the most common types of group projects members—and how to survive them with your grade (and patience) intact.

The Ghost

The Ghost is the person you add to the group chat, tag repeatedly, and email—only to hear nothing. They vanish until Week 13 and then suddenly ask, “So, what should I do?”

Survival Tip: Assign a low-risk task early (e.g., formatting or title page), check in once, and move on if they don’t engage.

The Over-Eager Leader

This person assumes control—whether it’s needed or not. They might color-code the Google Doc at 1 a.m. or take over the slides entirely.

Survival Tip: Let them lead—but kindly request shared decisions. Structure check-ins to keep things balanced.

The “I’ll Do It Later” Type

They mean well, but their work always lands 30 minutes before the deadline. This last-minute approach adds stress and prevents feedback.

Survival Tip: Set internal deadlines 2–3 days early to protect your sanity (and your submission).

The Perfectionist

Perfectionists want to rewrite your paragraphs, restyle your slides, and recheck every source—even when it’s already polished.

Survival Tip: Let them own tasks like visuals, editing, or formatting where precision matters most.

The MVP

This teammate actually does the work—on time, with no drama. They respond, contribute, and keep things calm.

Survival Tip: Don’t take them for granted. Support them and celebrate their efforts—your whole group benefits from their consistency.

StudySync: Your Pre-Project Superpower

With StudySync AUI, you can avoid the worst surprises by connecting with motivated, reliable classmates before your professor even assigns the team. Whether you’re working on a capstone or case study, build a group you trust—without the chaos.

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For more information, take a look at this insightful article:

https://www.saintleo.edu/about/stories/blog/7-tips-to-more-effectively-work-on-group-projects