Setting Goals
Throughout this course you have gone through the process of Education and Career/Life
Planning.
Setting and revising goals is healthy habit. It is important to plan how you intend to achieve goals in the
short term as well as the long term. The focus of this course has been on Education and Career/Life
planning. Now it is time to set some goals.
What is your long-term goal? In ten years I see myself…
What is your short-term goal? In the next 3 years I see myself…
In order to get yourself there, you will set a series of goals. Complete the chart below in as much detail
as possible. To get you started, use the suggestions to get you thinking.
My Goals…
Personal Social
(wellness and stress management, volunteering, (extra-curricular club, sport or group)
your interests, passions and values)
Educational Career/Life
(course selections, personal profile) (part-time work, networking, experiences)
Financial
(savings, credit building, borrowing, living within your means)
Reflection: In a format of your choice, answer the following questions.
● Why is it important to review and evaluate your choices and goals, and possibly revise them on a
regular basis?
● What have you asked yourself in order to assess if you were on a path that would get you closer
to your goal?
● What did you learn about yourself and about areas you may need to work on?
● How was this information helpful in identifying or rethinking your goals?