Success in college

1. Volunteer work

1.1. I would like to volunteer at the children's hospital on campus

1.2. I would like to volunteer either at the pediatric inpatient unit or the pediatric outpatient unit in the hospital. I have sent in my volunteering forms and resume to the hospital for next semester

2. Work

2.1. Working at the hospital after getting volunteer hours there

2.2. Apply at a daycare center in Iowa City to gain work experience with children

2.3. Get a job for spending money

3. Research

3.1. Do research in the hospital dealing with psychology

3.1.1. Goal 1

3.1.2. Goal 2

3.2. In future job applications, participating in research will look good to employers, especially if it is within my field of work

3.2.1. Session Rule 1

3.2.2. Session Rule 2

3.3. I would like to seek out research opportunities that will help me gain connections with future employers or people who can help me with letters of recommendation

3.3.1. Define Problems

3.4. Prioritize Ideas

4. Study abroad

4.1. I would like to participate in a study abroad program to not only gain new experiences but learn about new cultures

4.2. I am studying spanish at the university so studying in a country that speaks spanish will give me a chance to apply my knowledge.

5. Internships

5.1. Get a child life internship

5.1.1. Intern at the Laurie Children's hospital downtown Chicago to learn about a future career choice. I would like to gain this internship during the summer of my junior year.

5.1.2. I would like to recive an internship at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital as well as the one downtown. This one would be completed my senior year as opposed to taking many classes