Procrastinación en la educación superior y desafíos de los estudiantes de veterinaria

This study evaluates procrastination in first-year students of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science program at the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (UAZ), analyzing its impact on academic performance and emotional well-being. A structured survey was administered to 53 students, revealing that 47% tend to start assignments late and 66% experience anxiety related to their workload, which contributes to procrastination. Furthermore, 62% feel guilty for not starting their assignments on time, affecting their emotional well-being. Although 72% have attempted to set goals to reduce procrastination, only 49% use effective time management techniques. The findings suggest that procrastination negatively impacts academic performance and mental health, highlighting the need to implement programs that teach time management skills and foster a supportive environment for students.