Jacob Waddell

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…

Student has written
coherent, logical,
to be a paramedic in a nearby city or region, saving lives on a regular basis. meaningful vision
statement of what
they want their world
to look like &
expressed what they
A mission is what you do in that world. Describe what actions you will take to make that vision a reality. You could begin do in that world as a
with: mission statement.
Why they are
meaningful is
In order to make this vision a reality I will…
expressed.

Work hard in the pre-health program so that I can gain acceptance into a paramedic program. I will train hard and focus on my
goals everyday.

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. I will maintain a consistent sleep schedule, get a full 8 hours of sleep, and wake up between 8 and 10 am everyday.
(Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound)

2. I will aim to get outside and be active for at least 30 minutes everyday, so that I can feel refreshed and get back to work
feeling good. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-bound)

3. I will complete all 6 of my courses’ content for the week by Saturday. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
Time-bound)
 MOTIVATION & REWARDS
How will you keep yourself motivated? List 3 rewards that you will give yourself after successful completion of those goals.
Make sure you write about why these will help you stay motivated. (Please write in full, grammatically correct sentences.)

1. If I’m able to maintain a consistent sleep schedule I will watch some Netflix or YouTube in my evenings to reward
myself for a successful day. This reward will work because I enjoy being on a screen and I will need to be disciplined if
I deserve to be using it for entertainment. Discussed in-depth.
Meaningful and
2. I will go out for dinner at the end of the week if I do end up being active everyday, because I enjoy eating out and if I concrete. Rewards
punish myself for not being active, I will be more inclined to reach my goals the following week. are concrete and will
clearly motivate.

3. If I complete all my course content by Saturday, I will rest on Sunday and use that day for self-care and rejuvenation.
This is a sure way of making sure I get things done, because if I do not end up finishing by Saturday, I miss out on a
full day of relaxation and will need to be more focused in the following week if I am to reward myself in this way.

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.)
Roadblocks are
concrete and honestly
1. I enjoy connecting with friends often and if I am not disciplined, I will end up prioritizing my relationships over my discussed with clear
education and growth as a student. self-reflection.

2. I have a tendency to stay up late, so if that ends up being a problem again, I will fall behind on my school work, since I How to mitigate or
overcome roadblocks
will be prioritizing my rest over my courses. have clear strategies.

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.)
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 1. The library is a good resource for me because I can touch base with my program-specific librarian, and they will be
able to direct to the right learning tools for my success in any area.

2. If I am to stay in good physical shape, the massage therapy will prove useful because when I get stressed, I get really
tense, so the therapy will ensure that I am able to feel physically well on top of my regular exercise that I will be
getting everyday. resources to support
their journey. How
and why these will
help is discussed.
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.) Three people are
established and their
1. My parents are supporting me because they provide me a good area to do my work and I am well-fed when I need to role clarified and
take a meal break. discussed.

2. My girlfriend is a big support for me because she is someone who I can talk to at almost any time, and she really
encourages and pushes me to achieve my goals.

3. I have a large circle of friends who I can reach out to at anytime if I feel that I am lost, I need to talk or I need some
guidance in my current life situation.

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. Both are clear,
realistic and include
(Please be specific, explain yourself thoroughly, and write in full, grammatically correct sentences. Aim for one full researched
paragraph.) information about
acceptance to
What is Plan A? programs/pathways
etc.
Plan A is to apply to the paramedic program at Durham College, starting in the 2022-23 school year. It is a 4-semester program
spanning the course of 2 years. Tuition and other costs come to about $19000 when all is said and done. Applications open
towards the end of 2021 and will remain open until the program fills up, which happens very quickly in the highly competitive
paramedic program. In terms of acceptance requirements, I will need to receive my Pre-Health Sciences certificate and have a
grade of around 85-90% in order to compete with the other applicants. If I am unable to gain acceptance to Durham, I will
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apply to other schools as well to increase my chances of acceptance into a program.

What is Plan B?
Plan B is if I do not get accepted into a paramedic program at any school. In this case, I will consider a career in church ministry, where I
will reach out to different groups of people in various age groups and serve them in any capacity that I am able. For example, I can
consider a career at a camp or resort, where I will work under the supervision of like-minded individuals, whose goal it is to serve guests
to the best of their ability, ensuring that guests experience the most welcoming and comfortable stay possible. In terms of where
specifically I would serve, perhaps Muskoka Bible Centre, on Mary Lake, south of Huntsville, Muskoka. I would plan on joining the
maintenance crew, with whom I would conduct fixes, maintain walkways, collect garbage and drive vehicles. I worked there during this
past spring and summer, and I would enjoy being there for a long term employment.

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