• Finish last class for Business Administration and Accounting Degrees
• Graduate on December 17, 2022 from Old Dominion University
• Stay ahead of homework during the semester, no distractions or procrastination
• Continue to make my new house a home for me and my partner

Long-Term Goals

• Create better eating habits and routines to exercise to live a healthier life
• Continue to have a great relationship with family
• Build a better relationship with friends
• Build a financial plan to pay off student loans

Learning Outcomes at ODU

Students learn to communicate effectively and efficiently. This includes developing critical literacies-reading, writing, speaking, listening, visual understanding- that they can apply in various contexts; organizing and presenting ideas and information visually, orally and in writing according to standard usage; understanding and using the elements of effective communication in interpersonal, small group and mass settings. (ENTR 301, COMM 101R)

Students develop quantitative literacies necessary for their chosen field of study. This includes approaching practical problems by choosing and applying appropriate mathematical techniques; using information represented as data, graphs, tables and schematics in a variety of disciplines; applying mathematical theory, concepts and methods of inquiry appropriate to program-specific problems. ( MATH200, ACCT 201, ACCT 202, ACCT 301, ACCT 302, ACCT 311, ACCT 425)

Students think critically and creatively. This includes reasoning effectively from available evidence; demonstrating effective problem solving; engaging in creative thinking, expression and application; engaging in reflective thinking and expression; demonstrating higher-order skills such as analysis, synthesis and evaluation; making connections across disciplines; applying scientific methods to the inquiry process. (MGMT 330, MGMT 340, MGMT 350, MGMT 360)

Students develop the knowledge and skills to become community engaged learner and scholars. This includes understanding the natural, political, historical, social and economic underpinnings of the local, national and global communities to which they belong; integrating classroom and community-based experiential learning; identifying and articulating the assets, needs and complexities of social issues faced by local, national and global communities; evaluating personal strengths, challenges and responsibility for effecting positive social changes in local, national and global communities; drawing upon classroom and community-based learning to develop professional skills and socially responsibility and behaviors; engaging in service-learning for community building and an enhanced academic experience. (ECON 201S, ECON 202S, ECON 301)

Students develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner. This includes engaging with a diverse set of others to produce professional work; interacting competently across cultures; understanding and appreciating human differences; understand and acting on standards of professionalism and civility, including the ODU Student Code of Conduct. (MGMT 330, MGMT 340, MGMT 485W, MKTG 311)

Students develop computer and information literacy. This includes using contemporary computer hardware and software to effectively complete college-level assignments; gathering and analyzing information using technology, library resources and other modalities; understanding and acting upon ethical and security principles with respect to computer technology and to information acquisition and distribution; distinguishing between credible and non-credible sources of information, and using the former in their work in and appropriately documented fashion. (MGMT 485W, COMM 272G)

Students develop the attitudes and skills for lifelong wellness. This includes understanding the importance of physical activity and its connection to lifelong wellness, learning how participation in a fitness, sport or leisure activity results in daily benefits including stress reduction, endorphin release and a sense of well-being. (HE 230)