My Short Term Goal

            Goals can be described in many different ways to other people.  Some people may consider it an achievement, others as a step towards something bigger along the way.  My personal goal is to get and keep my GPA at a 3.5 or higher by the end of the semester.  The goal may not seem as much, but for me, I have never been much of a good student to begin with and my grades have always been sluggish.   It will help me in the near future and in the long run as well for me to keep my GPA at a high average because of me needing to stay in school to continue my education and be successful. 

            I understand that goals can’t be accomplished overnight and I have to work hard to it.  I can’t just wake up and check my average and have that 3.5 that I want.  I have to be able to progress in school academically and be able to do everything I can to earn my grade.  Mainly what I would have to do is to complete all my assignments on time, pay attention in class, participate, take notes, and do well in tests.  Then again it’s easier said than done, so I know I will struggle in doing all of those things since I’m not fully used to it.  I think I can make it all happen as long as I am determined to do it and have patience and believe in myself to do it.

            It plays a huge roll in how things will turn out for me, even though as it may not seem as important.  If my grades go down, I can be in academic probation and I won’t be able to pay for school.  If I can’t get my education and graduate, I won’t be able to pursue my main goal of being a psychologist.  With my average up, I can qualify to transfer to better schools, I can get scholarships, and be able to graduate on time and get things started faster.  Yes things may not be as easy as it sounds, but all we need is a bit of a push and dedication and we will be able to do it.