Shorter University Personal Goals

Graduation hallmarks a time of genuine but, scholastic reflection of dynamic memories, while personal goals dictate achievements, spiritual growth, and a legacy left for younger generations to follow. Shorter University fosters the opportunity to receive a Christ-centered education while allowing students to remain focused on pursuing their relationship with God. As an exuberant high-school senior, I reside with my mother, younger sister, and my troublesome pet cat, Cally, and I enjoy working part-time at Marco’s Pizza. My arduous pursuits consist of playing the clarinet, writing poetry, learning the art of the French language, and volunteering throughout the community. Apart from earning a degree in accounting at Shorter University, my personal goals, that I will accomplish by graduation, range not only - from harnessing a deeper relationship with God as I continue to fulfill his call to share the gospel - but also, to developing new, yet immutable friendships, while cultivating my greatest contribution: my desire to publish my writing to glorify God. Furnishing a deeper relationship with God captures a personal goal, that I will accomplish by graduation. Throughout my college career, I will enjoy seeking God each day through prayer, while also spending time absorbing his word to develop …show more content…
Friendships are relationships based on principles of love, trust, empathy, and forgiveness, while they often result in fellowship along with Godly counsel, and attending college provides phenomenal opportunities to establish lifelong relationships. My personal goals regarding friendship include influencing others: by inviting classmates along with coworkers to church, introducing myself to someone new at church each week, encouraging others to grow in their relationship with God, and receiving numerous prayer requests to pray for each friend