You are being asked to prepare a reflective essay that examines your personal and professional growth during this Bachelor’s Degree as well as future goals.
Including these required items in depth will support the development of your reflective essay.
Explore what prompted you to advance your career and become even more invested in your healthcare profession at Wilmington University
** back up plan incase current job falls through. I work for a family run collectible doll company called Integrity Toys Inc. **
Discuss how your coursework connected to other aspects of your life both professional and personal.
Explain in what ways you hope your education will enhance your performance on the job.
Examine the relationship of your education to your intended or desired career path, looking at such issues as preparation and suitability to the job.
*** I plan to work in Health IT. I am working towards a career that would still make me self sufficient like my current job. I do not want to rely on anyone. If my business goes down I want the back up plan to be good.
Identify 3 – 5 LONG term goals you hope to accomplish in your life along with 3 SHORT term goals for each long term goal that will enable you to achieve the long goal (these can be a combination of professional and personal goals).
****Long term: Start my own business. Getting a Masters Degree in Health IT. Be financially free.
Short term: Get back to pre-pregnancy weight. Get a Certificate in Health IT. Walk down across the stage with a Bachelors Degree. ****
identify at what age I would like to retire ***50***
decide where I would like to live when I retire *** I would like to retire in the Philippines **
work with a financial planner to set up an appropriate retirement savings account and start contributions ** I have already started a Financial Plan as I am 30 years old. ***
Example 1: Obtain my Masters degree in ___________ (your desired subject) (long term goal)
successfully complete my Bachelors degree
research schools where I can apply for my degree
submit applications to schools which I am interested in attending
Example 2: Retire with an adequate income to live comfortably (long term goal)
Goal Setting (https://www.citruscollege.edu/stdntsrv/counsel/earlyalert/Documents/Workshop%20Workbooks/GoalSettingWorkbook.pdf.) – This link will help you to understand goal setting and gives you a worksheet for setting long term goals and the short term goals that will help you achieve them.