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Academic

Short-Term Goals

  • I will apply for a summer NSF-REU Ecology, Ethology, Zoology, or Marine Biology Program.

  • I will complete a research project through CCURE and present a poster detailing my work at UNCW's spring creativity symposium.

  • I will become proficient in Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Photoshop this semester.
    I will display my artwork in the spring student art show.

  • I will submit selected artworks and essays to SPCC's Revere Student Journal.

  • I will graduate from SPCC with honors in May.

  • I will familiarize myself with North & South American herps before transferring to Wingate University.

Long-Term Goals

  • I will graduate from Wingate University with a major in environmental biology and a minor in art.

  • I will complete two environmental or marine ecology research internships.

  • I will participate in a study abroad program.

  • I will complete a master's in Marine Biology from UNCW or an alternative coastal university.

  • I will choose two mentors to conduct ecology, ethology, or conservation research projects under.

  • I will become fluent in Spanish and expand upon my cultural competence through travel abroad.

  • I will build a well-developed art portfolio.

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Professional

Short-Term Goals

  • I will volunteer at an aquarium, zoo, or rehabilitation center this year.

  • I will develop a strong CV and resume and improve my interview and application video skills for job and internship applications.

  • I will take PADI free-diving classes, improve my swimming skills, and ensure that I am swim test ready for internships.

  • I will renew my CPR and First Aid certifications.

  • I will network and develop relationships within the ecological research and conservation communities.

  • I will participate in 5 IMATA or AZA webinars.

Long-Term Goals

  • I will intern at two AZA-accredited facilities.

  • I will start an online art business.

  • I will complete my training as a veterinary technician.

  • I will join a marine mammal stranding program.

  • I will apply for a part-time position as an educator at a science, zoological, or educational facility.

  • I will complete an advanced open water diver course, develop underwater photography skills, and commit to frequent diving excursions.

  • I will attend an IMATA conference.

Personal

Short-Term Goals

  • I will read 100 books by the end of this year.

  • I will try a new sport (rock climbing, aerial silks, skydiving, snowboarding, etc.)

  • I will exercise 2-4 days weekly and maintain a consistent sleep schedule.

  • I will learn a new recipe every week.

  • I will visit five new national parks.

  • I will participate in North Carolina Herpetology Bingo.

  • I will compose 3-5 piano pieces.

  • I will submit my artwork to an art competition this summer.

  • I will participate in NaNoWriMo this November.

  • I will complete my beekeeping certification and become proficient in beekeeping and honey management.

Long-Term Goals

  • I will study the real estate market and put a down payment on a house.

  • I will develop a plan for money investment.

  • I will learn another instrument.

  • I will create a savings plan so that I will have the ability to travel every year. 

  • I will visit a location on every continent.

  • I will publish a novel.

  • I will gradually compile a collection of recipes I am confident in cooking/baking.

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“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?” -L.M. Montgomery 

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