Goals are something that are incredibly important in life. They not only serve as a reminder of what I want to accomplish, but also as a reminder of how I will get there. The goals I have created follow a specific format - SMART goals. They are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and rewarding, and timely (that is, they have a "due by" date). My goals may change dramatically over the course of my life, but here they are for the time being (in no particular order):

 

1. I will graduate Magna Cum Laude (GPR of 3.75 or higher).

 

2. I will earn a certificate in Non-Profit Business and International Business.

 

3.I will find a way to become more involved in the business school.

 

4. I will serve on the philanthropy committee in Tri Delta to raise money for St. Jude.

 

5. I will learn how to make successful budgets for large-scale organizations in my role as Assessment and Finance Director in the MSC.

 

6. I will join a yoga studio in the Bryan/College Station area.

 

7. I will have a planned study abroad trip by the end of my sophomore year of college.

 

8. I will find a church home in the Bryan/College Station area.

 

9. I will develop a Capstone project for the University Honors program.

 

10. I will find an internship opportunity to pursue.

 

As you can see, my goals range from academic, to personal, to social. I think that it is important to have well-rounded goals because it leads to a well-rounded life. There is always opportunity for improvement, and in order to be the best I can be, I get to continually capitalize on that opportunity.