College Student Comments
Here is a sample of what college students have said about their growth planning experience.
"I think the most beneficial 
aspect of the Growth Plan is being able to record all of the ideas, plans, goals, etc. that I have in mind in an organized, accessible and flexible format. It was different to write down and look at my goals as opposed to only having them in mind. Making a place where I am accountable to the plans I make could help me keep focus on my goals." [ St. Olaf College]
"I think a great deal about my future and I often plan goals, but by building a Growth Plan I am able to organize my goals and build a plan and monitor my progress." [St. Olaf College]
"There were many things that I feel would be and are beneficial to achieving my life-goals. It helped me really think about what I wanted to do with my life. The 3 tests helped. They really showed my personality and what I am like." [Hamline University]
"After going through the Growth Plan I beli
eve that I will be more prepared in life - whether it be personal or professional. Therefore, it is very important to realize that you have weaknesses, but do not stress out .Rather move on to make the necessary changes to be a more successful individual." [St. Olaf College]
"I think the growth planning process has made me realize that I truly have the power to guide my own future. It has given me another avenue to explore my inner feelings that I would not otherwise want to share with others." [Augsburg College]
"I think that with all the resources that the Growth Plan provides, it makes it extremely easy to plan your life and to think about what you want to do with your life." [Hamline University]
"Sharing my Growth Plan with family and friends will improve our relationships. Having a nicely set up worksheet that shows all my goals makes them available. It gave me the time to think about what key values are important to me, and how those values affected me and what goals I made." [St. Olaf College]
"I had an idea of what I’ve wanted to do in life for some time now. Being able to take t
he time out to ponder the steps necessary for reaching this end-goal has allowed me to realize what I need to do to improve myself as a person and as a scholar so I may be more fit to work in my desired field –education policy. I’ve had personal mentors for a few years already, but being able to show them my specific goals over the next 5 years will let them know what I expect from them and how they can help me." [St. Olaf College]
"I am able to begin a new life with set goals, means to achieve them, and an idea of how that would feel!" [St. Olaf College]
"Writing everything down – 
my goals, values, characteristics, etc. – helped me decide where I am personally and where I want to be. The Plan also helped in that it’s a useful reference after it’s completed and you’re always getting feedback from your Support Network." [St. Olaf College]
"It is very helpful because it has forced me in some ways to look outside of my comfort zone." [Hamline University]
"This Plan has helped me to prioritize my goals and the things that are most important to me. Also, taking the assessments helped me see the things that I need to try and change about myself." [St. Olaf College]