Mid-semester Reflection

At my institution it is the week after spring break, the weather is still cold and there is no sign of spring.  My students yesterday and today were listless and unmotivated.  In order to rejuvenate, I asked them to consider the following questions:

 

1. What academic achievement are you most proud of so far this semester?

2. What is your goal for the end of the semester?
3. How will you get there?

 

Many of my students are on probation, so the responses to question two varied from, among others, “going to all my classes,” “making the Dean’s List,” to “being off of probation.”  The steps to achieve their goals also varied from student to student.  The important thing is to have a specific goal to work toward and to have a plan to get there.  

 

Take a few minutes to consider the above questions for yourself.  Your answers will give you the motivation and energy to work hard for the last part of the semester.

 

Work hard and good luck!
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