We’ve heard the same mantra from our parents, our teachers, and even our friends for years: “Where do you see yourself in a few years?”, “What’s your plan?”, “Do you even know what you’re doing?” These questions can be daunting, and for many of us, our initial reaction is to either ignore the question or to divert the attention away from ourselves. But how important is having a detailed plan really to the college experience?
Category: Goal Setting
3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
The holiday season is finally here; and I must say, this has always been my favorite time of year. No matter your culture or the set of beliefs you follow, this is a great time to realign with family, friends, and everyone that you truly care about. Of course, once all of the festivities are over, it’s time to look forward to the new year. And with plans to watch the ball drop and sip champagne, many of us also decide to write out our New Year’s Resolutions. Resolutions can range from aiming to get all A’s next term to finally submitting that research article to our favorite publication. ...continue reading "3 Ways to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick"
5 Ways to Maximize Your Dartmouth Interim Break
I have to say, one of my favorite things about Dartmouth is the D-Plan system. I was never a huge fan of the long summer break that most schools have, and I would always end up getting really bored after the first month and a half. I much prefer Dartmouth's system of having four terms and then a three to five-week long break in between. ...continue reading "5 Ways to Maximize Your Dartmouth Interim Break"
How Planning Can Lead to a Successful College Experience
As college students, we all know how hard it can be to stay focused on our studies. Constant distractions like Netflix, text messages, and the longing to hang out with friends can often make our academic goals fall to the wayside. It is up to us to use our tools and resources to make sure that we stay on track. ...continue reading "How Planning Can Lead to a Successful College Experience"
Spring Term Has Arrived!
Welcome back to Dartmouth! As you might have noticed, there was a large pile of snow on the Green waiting here to greet you. But that’s okay, in the next couple of weeks, the spring will bring warmer weather, more sunshine, and awesome memories. ...continue reading "Spring Term Has Arrived!"