Make Your Mark As a Laker
Take charge of your journey, set goals, and stay on track
You came here to get a degree, but like most of us, you may find yourself asking: “Why am I here at GVSU? and "What do I want to accomplish?” This can be challenging to answer, but the Student Success Network (SSN) is here to support you in finding your unique path at Grand Valley!
The topics here will assist you in:
- Determining the factors that affect decision-making
- Creating personal and academic goals
- Exploring future opportunities
- Approaching challenging obstacles
How do I take charge of my journey?
Develop your Locus of Control! Figuring out what factors you can and cannot control will help foster effective decision-making! Research has shown that developing a strong internal locus of control— the feeling that you control your own destiny — will help you feel less stressed.
Learn about your Locus of Control by taking this self-assessment!
How do I set goals?
There are some tricks to setting goals to ensure you aren’t overshooting or striving for something without a measurable outcome (think of running a race without knowing how far you have to go until you reach the finish line). Explore the resources below to help define your own unique goals!
How do I stay on track?
Everyone feels adrift at some point in college and experiences periods of wondering what direction to head in. Be sure to talk with your advisor, faculty partner, peers, and course professors. You are not alone!
Success Coaching
Coaches help students create plans for success, set goals, and more.
Academic Blueprint
Interactive timeline that includes important steps for success.
Exploratory Advising
Explore majors that align with your interests.
The Tutoring Center
Why you should make an appointment with The Tutoring Center:
- Get help understanding difficult content in your current courses
- Ask questions to clarify your assignments
- Receive extra practice problems to help you understand concepts
- Learn new study techniques
Click here to learn more about what the The Tutoring Center at GVSU has to offer
Digital Tools
Check out these apps that will assist you in keeping track of assignments, taking notes, and studying!