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  • In this box, you should write a sentence or two about your Big Giant Goal. Include what you want to do with your life after college. It should be as specific as possible. Avoid things like ‘I want to be wealthy’ instead think about what you want to be doing in your life and career.

    If you do not know what you want to do, create a goal to figure out what you want to do.

  • Break it Down

    Giant goals are not something you accomplish over night! In order to realize your goal, you will need to be strategic in how you spend your time over the next four years. The good news is that at Northwood, you will have lots of opportunities to develop the very skills and experiences needed to be well on your way to your “Big Giant Goal.” Here are some things you need to do while in college to be goal-ready when you graduate.

    1. Earn a BBA/BS degree
    2. Develop professional skills and experiences
    3. Develop a professional network
    4. Grow your financial/quantitative knowledge

    When taken individually, you can see how your big giant goal breaks down into more manageable/thematic chunks. As you embark on your degree at Northwood, we recommend you focus your efforts on these four areas.

    Suggested actions that will help you with these goals

    Goal 1: Earn a BBA/BS degree Goal 2: Develop professional skills and experiences Goal 3: Develop a professional network Goal 4: Grow your financial/quantitative knowledge
    Recommended Goal 1 actions:
    • Understand your degree requirements
    • Add a minor
    • Choose electives to round out your skills
    • Participate in study abroad
    • Learn more about grad school
    Recommended Goal 2 actions:
    • Take part in auto show, style show, Stafford Dinner
    • Join a club related to your major
    • Do an internship
    • Grow your leadership
    Recommended Goal 3 actions:
    • Make friends inside and outside your major
    • Develop positive relationship with faculty
    • Find a mentor
    • Go to career networking events
    Recommended Goal 4 actions:
    • Pass your math classes each semester
    • Focus on your accounting and finance classes
    • Take on responsibility in clubs related to budgeting
    • Attend workshops related to financial literacy
  • Semester Goals

    Each semester, you should strategically plan to do one or two things that relate to each area of focus.

    Now it is your turn, what are one or two things you plan to do this semester to be closer to your Big Giant Goal?

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