The Art of Doing Everything Except Your Assignments 😣

We’ve all been there. The assignment is due in three days (or maybe three hours 👀), and instead of typing out that intro paragraph, you suddenly become a master chef, interior designer, deep-cleaning specialist, or TikTok star. Welcome to the noble student tradition: procrastination.

But let’s be honest—sometimes avoiding your assignments feels like an art form in itself. Here are the masterpieces every student secretly paints when it comes to doing anything but actual work:

1. The Desk Re-Decorator

Nothing says “I’m ready to focus” like rearranging your entire study setup. Do you really need to colour-coordinate your sticky notes by mood? Probably not. Are you going to do it anyway? Absolutely.

2. The Culinary Genius

Assignments can wait—because clearly, you were destined to become Gordon Ramsay. Suddenly, a 4-course meal sounds easier than a 1,500-word essay. (Bonus points if you convince your housemates you were just “meal prepping” for efficiency.)

3. The “One More Episode” Researcher

Sure, you were only going to watch one episode for a study break. But somehow you’ve learned more about dragons, serial killers, or reality TV couples than you have about your actual subject. Oops.

4. The Productivity Illusionist

You’re not procrastinating—you’re “organizing your life.” That means updating your calendar, colour-coding your notes, deleting old selfies, and yes, maybe finally unsubscribing from that “Win a Free iPhone” mailing list.

5. The Existential Philosopher

When the deadline looms, suddenly you’re hit with deep thoughts: What is the meaning of life? Do penguins have knees? Should I switch careers and become a pottery artist? Spoiler: none of this will get your assignment done.

Why We All Do It (And Why It’s Okay)

Procrastination isn’t just laziness—it’s a weird mix of stress, perfectionism, and brain chemistry. Basically, your mind says: “If I avoid the essay, maybe it doesn’t exist.” (It still does. Sorry.)

But here’s the upside: while you’re mastering the art of doing everything else, you’re also learning skills—time management (sort of), cooking, organizing, and yes, even relaxation.

Turn Procrastination Into Perks

If you’re going to procrastinate, at least do it smart. With your ISIC card, you can grab discounts on food (fuel for those “all-nighter” meals), streaming services (because let’s be honest, you’ll binge anyway), and even travel (for when escaping your responsibilities feels like the only option).

So go ahead—embrace the art of doing everything except your assignments. Just… maybe start the essay eventually.