Educational Goals Research Paper

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My Educational Goals While Attending Colorado Christian University
I am currently attending Colorado Christian University to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Entrepreneurship. This degree was chosen for the purpose of fulfilling the calling that God has placed on my life, to begin a ministry for the homeless. This ministry will help build them up naturally and spiritually, to help them with food, clothing, and shelter, as well as to help them to do for themselves; consequently, building their confidence. Considering this ministry is my ultimate goal, I have set three short term goals that will bring me closer to achieving my long-term goal. For me to accomplish a long term goal I must also set short term goals that will lead to the fulfilling of my long-term goal.
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In reaching this goal I will be able to begin and run this ministry the way the Lord desires for it to be ran; as well as, by going above and beyond what has been asked of me, I will be confident that I will be doing what I am called to do exceptionally well.
The second short-term goal that I have set is to earn Colorado Christian University’s Student Achievement Award each semester. By maintaining academic progress and earning 3 credits during block 1, 3 credits during block 2, and 3 or more credits during block 3 (Colorado Christian University, n.d.) The Student Achievement Award will save money that will then be utilized to fund the ministry; as well as saving time because in the 3rd block of each semester I will be able to take two courses instead of

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