{"id":1338,"date":"2016-09-02T15:32:08","date_gmt":"2016-09-02T15:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&p=1338"},"modified":"2020-07-27T16:56:44","modified_gmt":"2020-07-27T16:56:44","slug":"why-it-matters-goal-setting-and-time-management","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/why-it-matters-goal-setting-and-time-management\/","title":{"raw":"Why It Matters: Goal Setting and Time Management","rendered":"Why It Matters: Goal Setting and Time Management"},"content":{"raw":"In the following passage from Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom<\/em>, former political-science student Patricia Munsch\u2014now a college counselor\u2014reflects on how a structured, conscientious approach to decision-making and goal setting in college can lead to fulfillment and achievement.\r\n
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What Do You Enjoy Studying?<\/h3>\r\nThere is a tremendous amount of stress placed on college students regarding their choice of major. Everyday, I meet with students regarding their concern about choosing right major; the path that will lead to a fantastic, high-paying position in a growth industry. There is a hope that one decision, your college major, will have a huge impact on the rest of your life.\r\n\r\n\"twoStudents shy away from subject areas they enjoy due to fear that such coursework will not lead to a job. I am disappointed in this approach. As a counselor I always ask\u2014what do you enjoy studying? Based on this answer it is generally easy to choose a major or a family of majors. I recognize the incredible pressure to secure employment after graduation, but forcing yourself to choose a major that you may not have any actual interest in because a book or website mentioned the area of growth may not lead to the happiness you predict. . . .\r\n\r\nOnce you have determined what you enjoy studying, the real work begins. Students need to seek out academic advisement. Academic advisement means many different things; it can include course selection, course completion for graduation, mapping coursework to graduation, developing opportunities within your major and mentorship. . . .\r\n\r\nI recommend to all students that I meet with to create their own team. As a counselor I can certainly be a part of their team, but I should not be the only resource. Connect with faculty in your department or in your favorite subject. Seek out internships as you think about the transition from college to workplace. Find mentors through faculty, club advisors, or college staff. We all want to see you succeed and are happy to be a part of your journey.\r\n\r\n \r\n

\u2014Dr. Patricia Munsch,\u00a0Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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In the following passage from Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom<\/em>, former political-science student Patricia Munsch\u2014now a college counselor\u2014reflects on how a structured, conscientious approach to decision-making and goal setting in college can lead to fulfillment and achievement.<\/p>\n

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What Do You Enjoy Studying?<\/h3>\n

There is a tremendous amount of stress placed on college students regarding their choice of major. Everyday, I meet with students regarding their concern about choosing right major; the path that will lead to a fantastic, high-paying position in a growth industry. There is a hope that one decision, your college major, will have a huge impact on the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

\"twoStudents shy away from subject areas they enjoy due to fear that such coursework will not lead to a job. I am disappointed in this approach. As a counselor I always ask\u2014what do you enjoy studying? Based on this answer it is generally easy to choose a major or a family of majors. I recognize the incredible pressure to secure employment after graduation, but forcing yourself to choose a major that you may not have any actual interest in because a book or website mentioned the area of growth may not lead to the happiness you predict. . . .<\/p>\n

Once you have determined what you enjoy studying, the real work begins. Students need to seek out academic advisement. Academic advisement means many different things; it can include course selection, course completion for graduation, mapping coursework to graduation, developing opportunities within your major and mentorship. . . .<\/p>\n

I recommend to all students that I meet with to create their own team. As a counselor I can certainly be a part of their team, but I should not be the only resource. Connect with faculty in your department or in your favorite subject. Seek out internships as you think about the transition from college to workplace. Find mentors through faculty, club advisors, or college staff. We all want to see you succeed and are happy to be a part of your journey.<\/p>\n

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\u2014Dr. Patricia Munsch,\u00a0Foundations of Academic Success: Words of Wisdom<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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