Imagine being in your last semester of college, working hard to maintain good grades, and then having a group project jeopardized by a party-loving classmate . This 21-year-old first-generation college student is facing a tough decision: report the slacking classmate to their professor and potentially cause them to fail, or risk their own grade by waiting for them to complete their part of the project. With the deadline fast approaching, what would you do?
The Big Project

Group Project Dilemma

Understanding but Tired

Taking Initiative

Two out of Three

Missing in Action ️♀️

Party Time

Deadline Missed

Still Nothing

Trust Issues and Tight Deadline ⏰

Professor’s Offer

Evidence in Hand

The Big Question ♀️

To Report or Not to Report?
This hardworking student is stuck in a difficult situation . With a major group project on the line, they’re left wondering if they should report their party-loving classmate to the professor and risk causing them to fail, or wait and hope they complete their part before the deadline. The student has evidence of the classmate’s lack of contribution, but is it enough to justify taking action? Let’s see what people think about this academic predicament…
Report her to the professor, don’t let her drag you down

Inform professor calmly to salvage group project and your grade

Standing up for yourself in group projects is tough, but NTA

NTA calls out party-loving classmate for risking group project failure. Replies debate whether personal issues should also be brought to the professor’s attention.

Screenshots save the day! NTA for protecting your grade

Honesty is the best policy Speak up and inform the professor

Report the party-loving classmate to save your grades!

Group project jeopardized by party-loving classmate during pandemic

When group work goes wrong NTA takes action
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Reporting the party-loving classmate would be unfair to the group.

Don’t let a party-loving classmate ruin your grades! NTA

Don’t let your party-loving partner bring you down. NTA

Report the party-loving classmate to the professor. NTA.

College is not all fun and games. Wake up call!

Been there, done that! NTA. Don’t let her drag you down

Communicate your concern, but ultimately it’s up to your classmate. NTA

Asking for individual grades is fair but screenshots are excessive

NTA gave multiple chances, party-loving classmate risks group project.

Don’t snitch, but don’t let her ruin your grade

Group project slacker: NTA voices concerns to professor.
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Give her a chance, but don’t let her ruin it

NTA comment reminds group project member of her responsibility.

Don’t feel guilty, NTA. Deadlines were clear and she didn’t care.

Group project struggles? Divide the work and inform professor.

NTA. Don’t let a slacker pull your grades down.

NTA, confront her and tell the professor to avoid failing.

Take responsibility for your own grades, not your party-loving classmate. NTA

Resourceful classmate offers to submit group project anonymously from UK

Group project dilemma: Is calling out a slacking classmate worth it?

Speak up now or risk sinking the project!

Don’t let a party-loving classmate ruin your grades!

Relatable comment.

Don’t let your party-loving classmate take credit for your work

Report slacker groupmate, don’t cover for her failure to contribute

Rating system in group projects teaches critiquing and fair grading.

Encouraging comment reminds OP they’re not responsible for classmate’s failure

Classmate’s partying puts group project at risk, NTA stands up.

Don’t let the party-loving classmate mooch, be NTA and act.

Let her party, she’ll reap what she sows

Speak up! ️ NTA suggests telling the professor.

Group projects don’t mimic real life. NTA!

Report her! Don’t let her laziness ruin your project.

NTA for wanting to report group member not doing work.

Don’t let her drag you down, you’re NTA

NTA. Protect your GPA and ask to be graded individually

Group projects: love them or hate them?

Don’t let the slacker ruin your grade!

NTA suggests sending messages to teacher with completed sections.

Let them do their part but speak up if it’s bad

Show the professor! Lazy classmate doesn’t deserve a free ride
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Group project slacker risks failure for partying, NTA holds accountable.

Group project struggles and how to handle difficult team members

Group project drama: Classmate’s partying risks everyone’s grade. NTA.

Go for it! You’re not the a**hole.

Group projects are horrible but OP is NTA

Group project nightmare: member plagiarizes entire work, NTA for reporting
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Report the party-loving classmate and save your group project!

Not the a**hole, but will the group fail anyway?

Stand up for yourself! NTA, report her behavior.

Protect your grade! NTA for prioritizing group project.

Protecting your grade and future. Report the party-loving classmate.

NTA. Wait and see. If she doesn’t do it, pull the plug.

Last semester of college, but group project is a priority

Don’t panic, NTA. Tell the professor and let them handle it

Professor approves of failing party-loving classmate. NTA

Encouraging response to classmate’s risky behavior in group project.

Don’t let a party-loving classmate ruin your group project

Collaboration and communication are key skills for group projects. NTA.

Don’t let a party-loving classmate ruin your group project!
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NTA calls out party-loving classmate for risking lives during pandemic

Encouraging response to classmate’s partying risking group project success!
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Skipping work for partying? NTA for not carrying her weight.

Don’t let dead weight sink your grades. NTA.

Group projects require everyone to contribute. NTA for reporting.

Hold her accountable! NTA for speaking up.

Irresponsible classmate risks group project, NTA for being upset

Report her before it’s too late! NTA

Don’t let a party-loving classmate ruin your grades!

Group project drama: NTA asks for individual grading, not sabotage.

Commenter is not the a**hole according to the group project.

Put your future first . Don’t let her drag you down

Compassionate response to party-loving classmate’s risk-taking behavior.

Report the party-loving classmate to the professor!

Group project nightmare: Classmate parties, risks failing, and drags everyone down. NTA suggests individual grading.

Give her a chance, but don’t take a hit for her. ✅

NTA but a warning beforehand could have prevented this situation

Don’t let one party-loving classmate ruin your group project!
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