I am currently a Business Administration major at Penn State.  I am also employed full-time with a healthcare provider in San Diego as a Financial Analyst.  The opportunities that will open for me once I complete my degree at PSU will grow immensely.  In order to achieve this long-term goal I have to establish short-term goals.

Short-Term Goals:

1. I plan to maintain a GPA above 3.5 each semester.  In order to accomplish this I will study and do my assigned readings each week and complete all assignments and group work.
2. I will enroll for the summer and fall semesters by April 15 (tax day).
3. I am currently chair of an Early Careerist event in my chapter.  I plan to have a TED talks style event on March 30th with 8-10 speakers. I have put a committee together that meets each Thursday at 1:30pm for one hour.  We will be meeting each week to discuss tasks I have delegated to them until the day of the event.
4. I am currently the Treasurer for the Healthcare Financial Management Association.  I will be moving into the role of Membership Chair or Program Chair of my chapter after finishing my second year as Treasurer; putting me on the President’s track for my chapter.

Long-term Goals:

1. By this time next year I plan to be ready to submit my Intent to Graduate.
2. Once I receive my degree in May 2018, I will automatically be promoted at work to a higher position.
3. I will become President of my chapter once I complete one year as Program or Membership chair.

As time goes by, my goals can be updated or added to.  I usually revise my small-term goals as I achieve them.  This is a great way to make sure I do not lose focus and stay on track.