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VISION & MISSION

Rubric Elements
A vision is a larger view of your journey. It is what you want your world to look like. You could possibly describe what you
want your career and life to look like 5 years in the future. Or you may wish to describe how you will progress through your
semester. You may sketch out what values drive your journey.

My vision for the future is… to transfer to UOIT for Forensic Psychology. I will have learned proper learning habits and study
strategies. I will have better time management and will not procrastinate on my assignments.

Student has written

coherent, logical,
meaningful vision
statement of what
they want their world
to look like &
A mission is what you do in that world. Describe what actions you will take to make that vision a reality. You could begin expressed what they
with: do in that world as a
mission statement.
Why they are
In order to make this vision a reality I will… study daily and keep my grades up. I will look through all my assignments meaningful is
carefully and be mindful of the due dates. I will also make sure I do my assignments on time and work on my time expressed.
management. I will dedicate time specifically toward school and limit the amount of time I spend on my phone.

GOALS & PRIORITIES

Identify 3 goals that you can reasonably implement or achieve in the next few weeks that will allow you to meet your SMART Framework
deadlines and obligations. (Please write in full, grammatically correct sentences and be specific—use the SMART goal-setting clearly applied with
concrete examples
framework discussed in class.) and elaborated
discussion.

1. My first goal is to manage my time wisely by limiting my time on social media and playing video games. I spend a lot of
time on social media and video games and not even time doing assignments or studying. I need to manage my time more
wisely and control my technology usage. To do this I can set a timer where after a certain amount of time passes, my PS4 shuts
off. This timer can be used for social media, I can put set 30 mins and after that I have to go back to doing work.

2. My second goal is to sleep earlier. I stay up late even on nights where I have classes early. I can set a bedtime alarm on my
phone with reminds me to start getting ready to go to bed. When I’m in bed, I end up using my phone for a long time which
leads to me sleeping late. I can set my alarm and put my phone out of arms reach when I’m in bed.

3. My third goal is to work on my assignments earlier and not procrastinate. When I get an assignment, I don’t work on it until
days later and sometimes leave it until the last minute. My aim is to work on an assignment the day I get it even if I don’t
finish it, just starting it and having an idea of what is expected will make it easier to finish it on time.

MOTIVATION & REWARDS

How will you keep yourself motivated? List 3 rewards that you will give yourself after successful completion of those goals. Discussed in-depth.
Make sure you write about why these will help you stay motivated. (Please write in full, grammatically correct sentences.) Meaningful and
concrete. Rewards
are concrete and will
1. After successfully completing these goals one reward is that I can play video games. This will help me stay motivated clearly motivate.
because I know if I finish that last assignment, I have the rest of the time to play videos games and enjoy myself. If I wake up
early for one of my classes, I then have the rest of the day to be able to play.

2. The second reward is that if I’m able to complete my goals, I can buy something that I want. This motivates me because
there are things that I look at online and wonder if I need to buy it. After working hard or finishing all my assignments before
the due date, I can then look at my wish list and think to myself that I do deserve it. This reward system will encourage me to
complete my assignments, study and do well on a test. If I do that, then I can buy something.

3. The third reward is the grades I get. After waking up early, studying and working hard, the reward I receive is the grades I
get. This will motivate me because if I work hard and put time into school, I can receive grades that reflect that. I always enjoy
the pay off after working hard and completing my goals. If I see good results, I will work harder to maintain those results.

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 ROADBLOCKS
Looking at the semester as a whole, what will stand in your way? Identify 2 potential roadblocks or obstacles that may affect
your ability to make certain deadlines and meet obligations. (Please write in full, grammatically correct sentences.)

1. One potential roadblock is a lack of motivation. There are times when I won’t have the motivation to do an assignment or to
wake up for class. However, a way to overcome this will be to set rewards for myself and write down clear goals that will help
me stay motivated. Whenever I feel unmotivated, I’ll look at my list of goals I created that will keep me focused. Roadblocks are
concrete and honestly
discussed with clear
self-reflection.

2. Another obstacle would be technology problems. Online class requires stable internet connection and a computer. If I have How to mitigate or
difficulties with either one, it will be hard for me to do my assignments and meet my deadlines. In the past, I have had overcome roadblocks
computer trouble and unstable internet connection. I overcame that by getting a new laptop and moving closer to the router have clear strategies.
when I have class or need stable internet connection. If ever have problems, I can contact the IT Service Desk and they can
help me.

IT TAKES A VILLIAGE
Identify at least 2 Durham College resources that may prove useful in ensuring that you make your deadlines and meet your Student has clearly
obligations. Explain why those resources are appropriate in supporting your deadlines, responsibilities, and goals. (Please write researched and cited
2 or more DC
in full, grammatically correct sentences.) resources to support
their journey. How
1. One useful resource is SALS. This will help me in meeting my goals and deadlines. SALS online helps with academic and why these will
integrity so that I know how to cite information correctly so I am not plagiarising. Since my goal needs me to get good grades, help is discussed.
I will need to get all the assistance I can and SALS will be very useful.
Three people are
established and their
role clarified and
2. The second useful resource is the online library. The library is useful for research essays or assignments where I need to discussed.
research specific topics. I can look up articles on a given topic and it will be more useful than searching on the internet as it
will have high quality information.

Who is helping you on your journey? List 3 people that are supporting you and how they are supporting you. (Please write in
full, grammatically correct sentences.)
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1. My parents have supported me and continue to support me. They support me with anything I do. When I have class or have
assignments so work on, they make sure it’s quiet and that I have my space to work. My parents have helped me out with
everything and have supported me throughout my life. When I took a year off, they supported my decision and assured me that
I am making good decisions.

2. My sisters have always supported me. If I ever need anything or have a question, I can ask my sisters and they will help me.
If I have any problems, I can go to my sisters and talk to them. They are there whenever I need them. My sisters know what is
expected in University and College and have made sure I am prepared.

3. My grandma have always supported me. She makes sure I am well taken care and makes sure if I forget to take medication,
she reminds me. She has always supported me in everything I do and continues to support me.

Academic Pathways
College is a great jumping off point for continued post-secondary education (college or university). You have a lot of
pathways, bridging programs, credit transfers, application options available to you. Can you research some of these options
and map out a Plan A pathway and a Plan B? Identify some pathways for your academic success and include some research
about applications deadlines, tuition, acceptance requirements etc.

(Please be specific, explain yourself thoroughly, and write in full, grammatically correct sentences. Aim for one full
paragraph.)
Both are clear,
realistic and include
What is Plan A? researched
My plan A is to transfer to UOIT for Forensic Psychology. The program is 3 years and it starts in September. It states that I information about
need to achieve at least 70 percent in each of my courses with my overall average being no less than 77 percent. If I can acceptance to
manage that, then I will be able to transfer. However, even if I achieve this, I am still not guaranteed admission which means programs/pathways
etc.
that I will have to work hard and achieve a higher overall average then 77 percent.

What is Plan B?
If I don’t achieve this, I have thought of a plan B. My plan B is to apply for the Video Production program here at Durham
College. This program is 2 years full time and admissions requirements are a High School diploma and grade 12 English. The
program starts in September. This program does require me to buy my own camera but I do have an interest in video
production and camera work.

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