Short Term Goals

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Within a liberal arts education a student is able to explore their creativity, while also learning the essential techniques needed to think critically. This type of education encourages students to broaden their perspective, and it challenges them to think globally. The education that is being described is one that I wish to acquire. Spelman College is an elite institution that provides students with all of the attributes described. Since attending Spelman, I have thoroughly grasped the importance of a liberal arts education. Thus, I am unable to imagine myself not attending a liberal arts college. At Spelman, I desire to pursue various short-term and long-term goals. Some of my short-term goals include finishing my freshman year on the dean’s …show more content…

This is a goal that I have always imagined myself obtaining. I plan to obtain this goal by making sure that I do my best in every assignment and test that I receive. I have learned thus far that it is important to utilize all the resources that I am granted. There are a plethora of resources available that I plan to take advantage of. For example, the writing center and the language arts center provide various methods to succeed. With these resources and others, I am confident that I will be able to acquire my goal of being on the dean’s list. In addition, I would like to receive a summer internship into a medical program. This is a goal that relates to my past, because I always knew that I wanted to be in the healthcare profession. I desire to shadow a person in the medical field specifically an Obstetrician Gynecologist. This area of medicine is essential, because I plan to pursue this career. Therefore, obtaining an internship would grant me the opportunity to have an early look into my future career. Also, while at Spelman I have learned the importance of building your resume for graduate school. I have attended meetings about how to apply to medical school, and the essential things that these schools are looking for in an applicant. I discovered the strong emphasis that these schools put on actually doing these things that pertain to your future career choice. In relation to my broader experience …show more content…

I am aware that the journey may not always be easy, but I am willing to dedicate myself to my intellectual development. That is the only way that I will be able to achieve the multiple goals that I have set for

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