Now that I'm going to college, what new goals should I set?

College Life
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<p>In high school, I had to commit myself to extra-curricular activities, academics, and standardized tests to gain admission to selective colleges. </p>

<p>In college, what do I need to focus on to obtain that wonderful internship or build my resume for graduate school? Should I start previewing the GMAT or GRE? How important is my college GPA in career placement? Are extra-curricular activities still that important? Should I plan to build connections with my professors and classmates for future career opportunities?</p>

<p>I'm an economics major starting freshman year this fall and planning to work in finance later on.</p>

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<p>You should work on finding something you enjoy doing with your time instead of trying to please someone else.</p>

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<p>@ Master</p>

<p>Make sure you devise a study system that works best for you. Learn how to multi-task and organize and be healthy at the same time.</p>

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<p>find a subject you like and work hard</p>

<p>join clubs you are interested in</p>

<p>meet people, make friends</p>

<p>have fun</p>

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<p>Pass and have fun.</p>

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<p>Worrying about the GMAT or GRE isn't too necessary until Sophomore year at the earliest, but you should do everything else that you listed.</p>

<ul>
<li><p>Find a few organizations that you are passionate about and get into leadership positions within them (make sure they're the right organizations before you take on responsibilities though).</p></li>
<li><p>Try to form close relationships with a couple of your professors so you'll have good recommendations for later on. Similar to the organizations, you should only do this with professors you genuinely like.</p></li>
<li><p>Do well in your classes, but make sure you have the time to devote to extracurriculars and fun.</p></li>
<li><p>Make friends!</p></li>
</ul>

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<p>Posts like this depress me so much.</p>

<p>Focus on enjoying your time in college, stop treating your life as preparation for the future. D:</p>

<p>If you learn as much as you can and take advantage of the opportunities available to you, you should be fine.</p>

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<p>Explore. Try out new things.</p>

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<p>getting laid.</p>

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<p>^as much as you can :D</p>

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<p>Are ECs really that important? Do they come into play at all when being recruited for jobs or looking at grad schools?</p>

<p>For the record, I know how to have fun and focus on things other than planning for my future, but it's good to know these things regardless.</p>

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<p>Harvard won't care about you being captain of your IM Ultimate Frisbee team.</p>