What Are My Future Goals

As a senior in high school, I was asked consecutively about my plans for the future. What are your goals? Are you attending college? What career are you seeking? My answer to this question, was uncertain. As a 17-year old this was the first major decision I had to make and it was something I rarely thought about. After attending a college fair at my high school, I grabbed series of pamphlets from various universities, technical, and cosmetology schools. I remember flipping through the pamphlets trying to find one that was the best fit for me. After talking with my school counselor, parents, and peers about my college options I knew I was not ready to attend a university or commit to a degree just yet. I made the decision to attend a two-year school, Arkansas

First, as a student my academic goal is to continue to do my best in all of my courses and receive a perfect grade point average. Next, I strive to become more active on campus. I am currently a member of the Pre-Law Society and National Society of Leadership and Success, in these organizations I plan to grow as a person strengthening my leadership skills and being able to meet other students who have similar interest. Furthermore, my goal is to balance work and my college classes effectively. I am a full-time student and work full time, and with a busy schedule it is sometimes difficult to manage my time. This semester I plan to devote hours daily to work on my homework and studying for exams, while creating a work schedule that allows me to focus on my school work. Lastly, I would like to set up a meeting with each of my professors. I take several online classes, due to my work schedule and sometimes it is difficult to get to know your professor behind a computer screen. I hope to meet with my professor throughout the semester as they can be a great mentor throughout my college