# 🎯 Goal-setting  --- ## Context In the past, we have assumed that the goal of everyone here is to become a software developer. That is still largely true, but we no longer assume it. --- ## Why set a goal? So you can work towards it. --- ## Exercise: set a goal Think about what *you* want to get out of being here. - *“Get a job as a fullstack developer by January”* - *“Start contributing to open source projects”* - *“Build an online service to help people achieve their goals”* --- ### ✍️ Write your goal down In your own words: > “By [date], I want to…” What does success look like? How will you know you’re on the right path? --- ## 👥 Small Group Discussion #### In groups of 3/4: ##### (5 minutes each) - Each person shares their goal - Group helps refine it - Write it down in a shared document --- ## 🗣️ Large group feedback Pick one person from your group to share: - Any goals that you want to share - Any questions that came up --- ## ✅ Wrap-Up Before you leave: - Submit your goal in [this form](https://airtable.com/appWtDT26F38ZnUbh/pagUarecfNMhu6Wdh/form) - Next session: A personal statement - Homework: do a first draft