Top Ten Tips for College Students- Creating Goals and Objectives for a Successful Year

Fall classes are but a few days away from starting and you may be thinking about creating some goals and objectives for your academic year. Here are ten tips for setting goals as college students. You can read more detail about each tip at Top Ten Tips for College Students.

1. Create a list of personal and professional goals and objectives
2. Seek to understand your individual personality, values, interests, and skills
3. Do your research- career options, internship/job opportunities
4. Create/Polish your resume and cover letter- you’re going to need them!
5. Develop a professional network
6. Conduct informational interviews
7. Seek a summer 2013 internship (that process starts now!)
8. Consider volunteering
9. Participate in a club or activity on campus
10. Get to know your faculty