5 Year Plan

In five years, I will be graduating from Simpson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in

psychology. I will be living in an apartment with some friends from college, and be working a

part time job in Redding. I will be getting ready to go to graduate school to receive my Master’s

in psychology as well. In addition, I will be applying for a paid internship that is in my field of

work. All these hopes, dreams, and visions, but how did I get here?

The University of California Davis has always been my dream ever since I was a little

girl. I never looked into other schools, and had my eyes set on going to Davis for college.

Everytime we did college research, I researched Davis even when I already knew all the general

information. Along with wanting to attend UC Davis, I also wanted to become a lawyer. My

father attended Davis, and was also a lawyer. Therefore, I was familiar with these aspects and fit

myself into them. I was in awe of the thought of these educational and career goals when they

weren’t really for me. However, as I went along this journey of life and figuring out who I am, I

found that a private school fits me best. Therefore, I gladly pronounce that I will be attending

Simpson University to further pursue my career.

When I attend Simpson University in Redding, CA, I plan to major in psychology and

minor in discipleship and education ministries. Ever since my interest for Simpson sparked at a

college fair I went to my senior year, I have been looking into it. Going to this college fair at the

beginning of my senior year changed my direction and led me to the path of self discovery. It

was one of those “love at first sight” moments, and I knew that Simpson was the school for me.

Due to my active role in the church and youth group, I realized that the resources Simpson

offered were to my liking. They offer education and the opportunity for me to expand and
explore my faith. Not only are the resources that Simpson offers to my liking, but so is the

campus atmosphere. The beautiful, green, and homey atmosphere of the campus was something

that also pulled me in. Never in a million years would I have thought that I would want to and

actually be attending a private university.

As part of my college experience at a private, christian university, I plan to be active in a

church. Going away for college will allow me to expand my faith and reach out to the different

churches in the community. Each church has their own way of doing things, yet they all seek

one purpose of bringing others closer to God. Therefore, I hope to find a church in college that

suits me and helps me with my relationship with God. Growing and maintaining my relationship

with God is a main reason why I want to attend a christian university.

During my freshman year of college, I plan to live in the dorms, then find an apartment to

live in after that. To maintain the finances of living in a shared apartment, I aim to have a part

time job that will provide what I need. A part time job will be the best option for me because I

will be able to juggle school and work at the same time, instead of focusing on one more than the

other. In addition, my parents will be helping to pay for a lot of my finances throughout college

as well. As my years in college progress, I hope to get an internship or job that relates to the

psychology field. This will help jumpstart that career so I am able to have experience and gain

the necessary skills. The work experience I attain from this internship will also help me to get

into graduate school.

I hope to attend graduate school to further pursue my education in psychology. Going to

graduate school to get my Master’s also will allow me more job opportunities in life. I believe

that more education will help me pursue my future career goal.

 There are many hopes, dreams, and visions that I have for myself in the future.

Attending and graduating from Simpson University is one of many of them. I hope that I make

decisions and choices that will benefit myself and my future. In addition, I hope that the

continuation of this journey of life is one that helps me grow to the person I am meant to be.