I started my college career without a clear objective. In my youth once things became hard I stopped preforming and moved quickly on to another goal. I was not focused and felt I lacked the dedication needed in order to successfully preform in academic life. I was able to get by and graduate but my GPA suffered.
I had trouble finding myself after graduation. By the time I found myself and started working in a profession I became deeply passionate about I found myself pregnant with my first child. I applied to nursing school soon after taking a job working in the emergency room. I loved the fast pace of the emergency room and knew right away this was the path for me. At last I felt I found my calling and a place to belong.
My son was 10 months
My goals in college are to get involved with student government, play lacrosse graduate in the top of my class all my life of being in school I was always active not just a regular student. Whether it was SGA or sports or volunteer work I was a part of it; all years of school levels I have graduated with honors and I do not want to see anything different now while I am in college. As we all know college is not a walk in the park and I am well aware of that. I have to really be on my game to accomplish my goal of graduating with honors. I am already on the way of my goal, I have already completed 3 business courses and am now on the process of taking one now. I have taken business law, introduction of business, and industrial business; I did not take them at Towson however they still transferred over as business courses.
I wish to pursue a solid long term goal career that I feel is my destined gift and purpose here on earth. I would also like to make a better salary than I am now and have my summers off to enjoy our vacations.
Mario Andretti once said, “Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Andretti’s words are as true today as when he spoke them. Everyday should be a continuous journey to get to your goal. Starting off with the right step is a major component. Therefore, I chose to apply to Stanly Early College High. I believe that I have the ability to work up to Stanly Early College standards. Determination, dedication, and desire are all qualities that I have.
I can reach my goals and dreams through discipline. There are many goals that I intend to fulfill. At the end of my senior year I hope to have achieved a 3.75 grade point average. If I successfully obtain a 3.75, it will ultimately make it much easier for me to get into college and further my career. I also want to obtain this just because I do not set many difficult goals for myself, so when I do, I feel that I must complete the goal successfully. I have always had the goal of becoming a Wildcat at the University of Kentucky. Nearly my entire family (on my father's side) has at some point attended the university, therefore, feel that I must attend the university as well.
During high school my teachers lectured my classmates and I on goal making. I specifically remember my health teacher using the SMART method; this says goals must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound. Even though I had a great resource to make smart goals for myself, I never took the time to construct a game plan. Entering the vast new world of college, I want to improve myself by keeping several goals in mind each month, week, and day. My process starts by creating intellectual, psycho-emotional, physical, and social goals to work towards in my four years of college.
It has taken me a long time to come to this point but I am now sure of what I want to do, and what I need to do to achieve my goals. Had I not gone through the countless jobs and educational paths, I would have never come to the one that I finally know I will love and it will benefit me as a person, and benefit my family financially.
The reasoning behind attending Rowan University is to have completed at least four years of schooling, graduate with a college diploma, and be able to prosper in my chosen career field. In this day in age, without a college degree you are most likely not going to receive an adequate job. Goal Setting allows for people to strive to high expectations and help improve your overall performance. Goal setting is vital because without objectives you in return lead yourself to failure. When tasks are made, we usually attempt everything in our power to master them. By not allowing yourself to set goals, you waste valuable time and tend to take the “easy route” throughout life. Various goals were in mind before attending my first semester. These goals
Around half of students get jobs out of college (Wei). That is an frightful statistic that inclines people to conceive that attending a more competitive college is necessary to job attainment. Each American dreams of becoming a successful person, one who reaches their goals, maybe has a family, and a steady income. Some seem to regard that in order to reach that level of success they must attend an elite school, a school that is usually private, and only admits fewer than ten percent of applicants. The Ivy league receives much attention among the elite schools. “Only 0.4 percent of undergraduates attend one of the Ivy League schools... too much attention is paid to these eight institutions” (O'Shaughnessy).
Being a part of Appalachian State University’s Honors College would be an amazing privilege. According to the university, the Honors College has been providing superior education to intellectually-motivated students for more than thirty five years. Being a part of the Honors College would help me promptly reach the personal, intellectual, and professional goals I set for myself as well as optimize my college experience.
Recently I was asked, "How did you end up in college?" It sounded simple enough, but when it came down to writing it I had no clue on where to start. Who influenced me to stay on track, and how did they do so? My mind was blank, but I have never been a person of many words. The truth is I never really gave it too much thought. Growing up I always had college as a goal, but I've found that what I thought I would be going to college to become and what I am actually doing in college proved to be two completely different things.
Creating goals are essential to ensure success in college and beyond, through the use of SMART goals, one has the potential to plan goals that one can achieve by a set completion date. Smart goals are specific, measurable, attainable, results-focused, and time bound. Throughout this paper, I will explain the importance and relevance of my goals, as well as the process through which they will successfully be accomplished.
What will I do for the rest of my life? Every person asks this question at some stage of their life, usually during their later teenage years. As a high school junior, I am now asking myself this question. After considerable thought, I have devised a tentative plan for my future. I realize that some of these plans and goals may change over time, but with a plan, the first steps of the journey can begin. To prepare me for the journey, I have taken very challenging high school curriculum, such as Honors and Advanced Placement courses. These classes will not only assist in my admission to college, but have also helped me to develop strong study skills and time management.
My ideal college experience rests on the notion of academic flexibility and confidence. Throughout the next four years, I want to immerse myself in intellectual realms that I currently may have no knowledge of. Since the academic opportunities at the College of Arts and Sciences heavily rely on interdisciplinarity and a balance of breadth and depth, my studies here will fulfill my desire for a heightened appreciation of the world and our place in it. Penn’s One University policy will also prove essential for me, as I will eventually want to expand my horizons beyond the borders of the arts and sciences subjects.
Starting the unique experience of my college career has given me new goals and promises that I will eventually fullfill. One of these goals is for me to be the first child from my family to get a college education. The degree that I want to get is in business.
Future goals a daunting yet exciting word one everyone asks you from the first day of school to a conversation starter. This question was always hard for me to answer, it always made me ponder what do I want to achieve with my life. Although the answer was always right in front of me. The summer after sixth grade my mother forced me to participate in a Vex robotics class through College of the Desert even with my strong protests. A few hours in I felt as if what I was doing just clicked. And I could visualize in my mind what I wanted to create before creating the robot in mind. My first robot I created without instructions was a two wheeler robot and much to my surprise the instructor informed me that I was his first student to construct a