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w7 Learning Journal Unit 7

The document discusses the importance of goal-setting for college success. It provides examples of both effective and ineffective goal-setting from the author's experiences. Specifically, the author struggled to achieve a goal of mastering Java due to a lack of motivation and poor time management. However, through regular practice and effective time management, the author was able to achieve expertise in Python programming. The document emphasizes that goals should be specific, achievable, and have a defined time frame in order to stay focused and committed to the task.

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w7 Learning Journal Unit 7

The document discusses the importance of goal-setting for college success. It provides examples of both effective and ineffective goal-setting from the author's experiences. Specifically, the author struggled to achieve a goal of mastering Java due to a lack of motivation and poor time management. However, through regular practice and effective time management, the author was able to achieve expertise in Python programming. The document emphasizes that goals should be specific, achievable, and have a defined time frame in order to stay focused and committed to the task.

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Goal-Setting

Department of Computer Science, University of people

UNIV 1001 - Online Education Strategies

Sinchana Shringeri

03 August 2023
Goal-setting is vital for college success as it provides focus and drives

motivation. Some individuals may lack clear goals and merely drift through life,

risking missed opportunities. Being in college already indicates a major goal, but

managing conflicting objectives and prioritizing tasks is crucial to graduate

successfully.

During my college semester, I set a goal to master Advance Java

programming. However, I struggled to achieve it due to a lack of motivation and poor

time management. I found myself spending more time on other study materials,

neglecting my Java practice. Consequently, my lack of dedication and focus hindered

my success in mastering Advance Java. It taught me the importance of setting clear

priorities and staying motivated to achieve my goals.

After finishing high school, I took a short Python language course fueled by

great interest. My initial plan was to complete online Python tutorials and code for at

least an hour daily. Upon completing the course, I found it fascinating and started

creating small projects like web scrapers and applications. Later, I tackled complex

projects and succeeded. By taking baby steps and managing my time effectively,

regular practice, continuous motivation, and consistent effort, I achieved expertise in

Python programming.

Effective goal-setting helps us achieve goals due to it provides clarity,

direction, and motivation. By setting specific, achievable, relevant, objectives, we

stay focused and committed to the task by using proper time management . It

enhances planning, prioritization, and tracking progress, ensuring that we remain on

track towards success.


Good goals should be realistic, specific, and it needs to have a time frame .

Having a strong desire to achieve the goal is essential, as genuine passion drives

perseverance, while vague or disinterested goals are prone to abandonment when

challenges arise.

In my first example, I did not succeed in achieving my short-term goal, which

was to improve daily time management and allocate specific time for Advance Java

practice each day. My mid-term goal is to successfully complete a Java programming

project or coursework within the current college semester and gain hands-on

experience during internships. My long-term goal is to implement this knowledge in

my professional life.

Reference

College Success [PDF]. (2015). Retrieved

from http://open.lib.umn.edu/collegesuccess/

Word count : 385

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