College students who have goals do better than those who do not.
Before you can identify specific 
goals, however,
it is important to think about your life's dreams and visions.
World-class mountain climber Eric Weihenmayer explains it this way:
"A goal is very linear and tangible, but a vision is sort of just
how we see ourselves living our lives, or how we see ourselves
serving the world. I think it is somehow deeper than a goal. It's
the way you want to live your life."
Do you know how you want to live your life? Take some time to
think about it. Imagine you have just accomplished your greatest
dream as a student. Write about it, draw pictures, talk with
others...whatever makes it real for you. How do your long-term and
short-term goals lead to achieving your greatest dreams? How does
college fit into this vision?
Keeping connected with your dreams and visions will help you
maintain your motivation--even when the going gets rough. It helps
you focus on creating solutions and taking actions towards
overcoming whatever obstacles stand in your way.
The
Wise Choice Process -In the face of any challenge, you
can make a responsible decision by answering the six questions in
the Wise Choice Process.
