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What is Your Motivation

Why do you want to attend college?

What schools did you apply to?

What are the reasons you chose UAH?

Are you happy with the decision to attend UAH?

Have you chosen a major yet? If so, what is your major?

Why did you decide on this major?

Do you still wish to pursue this major? Why?

Have you considered any other majors?

What are your goals for your college career?

What (or who) motivates you to do well in college?

Are you personally motivated to perform well in college? Why?

Do you still desire to attend college?

Who else influenced your decision to attend college?

What plans do you have to improve your performance in college?

Would you be open to assistance from the Student Engagement Center or other campus resources such as the Writing Center , or Tutoring Services?

What areas would you like assistance with? Please type YES by applicable areas.

Test preparation?

Time Management?

Study Skills?

Note Taking Skills?

Reading Comprehension?

Concentration?

Textbook Assignments?

Lab Coursework?

Other? Please explain__________________

The key to college success is having goals and the determination to achieve them. Goals should be reasonable, short term or long term, and specific. If you want to be a nurse, set a goal for each class you are taking rather than having "I want to graduate from nursing school" as your only goal. Set goals daily. Perhaps "learn something new that is useful to me," "I will start early on a research project," or "I will make a 91 on my Algebra exam."

 

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The Learning Enrichment Services can assist with the achievement of your academic goals. Contact the Programs Coordinator at 824-6731.

   UAH Home    |    Student Affairs   |    Student Development Services   |  Contact us: Sarah Holmes, Programs Coordinator
Rm. 200 C
University Center
Huntsville • AL 35899
Phone (256) 824-6731 • Fax (256) 824-4673
holmess@email.uah.edu
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