First Year Top 5 Benchmark Resources

Not sure where to start? Goals are best when they’re SMART – Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, & Time-bound. Use the resources on this page and plan a couple with the worksheet below!

This Worksheet Can Help you Plan SMART Goals

 

 

 

 

1. Explore what matters: This values exercise can help you connect your values to your interests 
2. What matches who you are? Take the 2 minute Traitify Assessment to learn more about your personality type.
3. Connect to a career – the Career Community Quiz can help you learn more about which pathways fit you best!

1. Explore majors with the Academic Planner tool 
2. Don’t forget to meet with your EOF Counselor or Academic Advisor to create a list of top 1-3 majors of interests start to take introductory classes in those majors (stuck between more than one? The Compare Majors tool can help!)

1. Use your calendar app of choice to map out your time in and outside of class. Tip: Don’t forget to map out mealtimes and breaks!
2. Guides can help! Rutgers students have access to Google Calendar; their Calendar Productivity Guide can provide some pro-tips!

1. Check out the RaiderLink app to keep up with campus events or join a student organization 
2. Check Scarletmail emails regularly! (especially those from eof_newark@afc.rutgers.edu) 
3. Stay in the loop with us on Instagram @ eof_run