Attaining a goal is often a difficult process, but it wouldn't be a goal if it were easy. I plan to set my personal standards very high. Individual motivation will be a big key to my success. Writing an essay for the first time in six years will be a big accomplishment in itself and will be a goal to better my writing skills as classes progress. I plan to exercise positive thinking, writing, and when it comes to group meetings positive speaking. My short-term goals would consist of learning how to use the resources, building team cohesion with my assigned group, and using different techniques to accomplish assignments. I feel if I make these goals first priority, I will take small steps in adjusting back to school life. My long term goals are to finish each class with an above average grade, make every class session as well as being a dependable team player for my group, and making sure I receive my degree.
As a student of the computer net program it takes a little more of attention to detail, therefore I must manage to stay in an organized manner in order to submit assignments on time. Time is a big part of mostly everyone's life, so learning to maintain myself and manage time will be an accomplishment. As a student I intend to devote much of my time to reading course material, so that I may ready my new skills for real world experiences. Obstacles are an everyday occurrence for a full time student. In my case, being married while my wife and I are full time employed and a world full of unexpected issues, these times can be stressful. Stress management will be another trait I will be able to obtain while giving full participation to class criteria. In order for me to achieve through stressful situations, I must also work on self-motivation and relaxation, these positive activities should help me as a student. .
Public speaking is almost an everyday action for myself and has not really had any problems with expressing myself.
