Journal Entry
ESTABLISHING AN ACADEMIC PURPOSE
The perfect way to begin your college journey is to reflect on why you’re here and what you hope to accomplish. Having a purpose will help you set meaningful goals, overcome obstacles, stay motivated, and make changes if needed. Write a journal entry answering the following questions:
Each chapter concludes with four recommended activities: a journal entry; an activity focusing on positive psychology concepts; an activity to help students apply skills learned in the chapter; and an activity to help students connect what they learn in college with skills they’ll need in their careers. You may assign these activities as homework, elaborate or expand on them, or use them to launch class discussion.
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What are your reasons for attending college?
What made you select this particular college?
What skills, personal characteristics, relationships, and experiences would you like to develop during your time here?