College is a remarkable journey and when I think about what three things initially motivated me to start college, what three things will keep me motivated to keep going to graduate, and how will I stay motivated throughout my coursework? Many things come to mind. Some great examples include my son, fiance and success. Let's read further to find out why! To start off with, what three things initially motivated me to start college? Hmm. I have many reasons on why I chose to start college, but the three most important reasons involve my son, fiance and a feeling of self fulfillment. My son is the most important thing in the world to me and I want him to see the importance of higher education and how much of an impact it has on our careers …show more content…
First would be the career I wish to pursue in. My dream career is to be a police officer and many departments will not hire a person if they do not obtain a degree in Criminal Justice. The thought of becoming a police officer is one of my biggest motivators and that is why I will keep going until graduation! Another thing that motivates me to graduate is that it has always been a life goal of mine. The day I can say I have my masters in criminal justice is the day I know I have reached my biggest life goal! I have always had people doubt my ability in finishing college and getting a career. I not only want to prove them wrong, I also want to give myself the self fulfillment I deserve. The last thing that will keep me motivated to keep going until graduation is of course, my son and fiance. When I feel frustrated and dis-motivated, my fiance is always there making sure I am getting my school work done and telling me that I can do this. He has the attitude of a personal trainer when it comes to my school work. I also want my son to know that his mother graduated college with a masters and hopefully he will have the same intentions. Next in importance, how will I stay motivated throughout my courses? This is a valued question that I need to take into severe consideration in order to be a successful college student .There are many ways I can stay motivated. One way is by setting aside a time each