Long Term Goal

As a student seeking a higher education institution for a graduate degree finding a program that matches both my personality and my goals is crucial. When I was an undergraduate student I determined my long-term goals based on the experience that I had and observations that I made and the continuous learning that I came across. As a first-year student I transitioned into college and saw how difficult it was, I personally did not think that I was going to get through a year, nonetheless four. After finding my place I decided that was where I belonged. I attended my first conference and learned about many other perspectives from students in their respective departments. I learned about the different ways students were needing help across the country.
I learned that students were struggling with different areas across the country. As a first-year resident advisor, a second-year student, I decided what I would focus on for when I started my career. I decided that as a student and later as a professional I would work and research with areas revolving student transition, retention, and graduation. While they were problems I thought I would face, I learned about the overarching problem facing students entering higher education. …show more content…
The program will be the first step in a long line of steps I need to take for me to achieve my overall goal of working in the aforementioned areas. However, the goal is to work throughout several departments in higher education leading me to a position in academic retention and student success, or enrollment and student services. I understand that both of these positions often require a doctorate degree and obtaining a degree in Higher Education Administration will be the first of many educational opportunities that I will