101 Goals for College and University Students that You Can Start to Implement now
When it comes to college life and college living, we all have similar aspirations. So, whether you are a freshman in college or you are in your final year at university just about to graduate, we each want to come out on top being the best version of ourselves
But how can you do that if you have no goals?
If you are thinking of implementing new short-term or long term-goals , here are 101 ideas to help you get started in achieving your dreams.
Start setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound) goals in your academic, personal, career and financial life
“Goals are essential to success, as air is to life”
ACADEMIC GOALS
- Improve GPA by 1 Point or more
- Visit office hours with professor or TA at least once a month
- Study for 1 hour everyday
- Alway come to class prepared
- Ask more questions in class
- Think before you speak
- Attend study group sessions at least once every 2 weeks
- Try not to skip a class
- Get to class on time
- Make friends in class
- Make friends with professor/TA
- Start Research Papers and Assignments 1 week before the due date
- Always ask for feedback
- Pick a major you are interested in
- Enroll in a study abroad program
- Have a study/accountability partner
- Always take hand-written notes
- Colour code your notes and subheadings
- Practice essay writing
- Learn how to construct a good thesis
- Keep your notes and texts organized
- Revise lecture notes after class
- Create mind maps
- Create flash cards
- Quiz yourself on concepts and definitions
- Make use of syllabus
- Read ahead of class
- Do your prerequisites and your corequisites before random courses
- Complete major requirements
- Find a study spot
- Create study plan
- Block social media or distracting website while studying
- Always challenge yourself to do better
FINANCIAL GOALS
- Create a savings goal
- Implement a no-spend challenge month
- Save towards emergency funds
- Budget income every month
- Pay off credit card in full monthly
- Reduce number of paid subscriptions
- Set up pre-authorized payment
- Keep track of your finances
- Pay all bills on time
- Find creative ways to make money
- Build your credit history
- Maintain a good credit score
- Don’t pay interest to institution
- Always use student discounts
- Use a credit card that gives rewards-cash back or points
- Shop less
- Buy cheap textbooks
- Rent textbooks
- Live below you means
PERSONAL GOALS
- Eat healthy
- Create a morning routine
- Date yourself
- Practice self care
- Practice self love
- Protect your energy
- Explore your hobbies
- Goals before bros
- Create a vision board
- Maintain good habits
- Live in peace with your roommate
- Keep your dorm neat and organized
- Let go of toxic people
- Care less about what people say or do
- Do what makes you happy
- Work out
- Respect everyone
- Take your friends out on individual dates
- Maintain healthy friendships
- Maintain a healthy relationship
- Express yourself nicely
- Show more affection to the people you love
- Gift the people you care about
- Remember family is everything and stay in touch
- Pray
- Show kindness to people
- Practice journaling
- Always stay grateful
- Party less
- Eat-out less
- Keep a positive mindset irrespective of what’s going on
- Track your goals
- Track your habits
- Read self help books
- Listen to podcasts
- Use your phone less
- Travel to new places
- Explore different cultures
- Always stay inspired
CAREER GOALS
- Engage in extracurricular activities
- Stay in touch with the career centre in school
- Go to networking events
- Stay on the lookout for internship opportunities
- Apply for internship opportunities when they are available
- Volunteer as often as you can
- Work an entry level part time position in your field
- Collect business cards and build contact list
- Develop your interview skills
- Learn effective communication
To conclude, If you have dreams but don’t know where to start with planning, take this list and set your own achievable goals. This list is not exhaustive, but it is a great place to start. Make sure you actually take steps towards working on your goals
See you at the Top!
