Maria St. Hilaire is completing an activity sheet to define her "college self" by answering questions about her student status, goals, obligations, background, living situation, challenges, and interests. She identifies herself as a full-time returning student planning to attend for at least two years. As a mother of two who is currently between jobs, her main obligations are to her family. She was born and raised in Haiti and enjoys spending time at home with her kids. Her biggest challenges will be balancing school with her family responsibilities as an older student new to the college environment. She is interested in studying psychology because she wants to help others and make a positive impact through that field of study.

1. Activity Sheet:
Define Your “College Self”
1 0 K E Y S T O S U C C ES S
NAME: Maria St. Hilaire
Making the most of the opportunities that college offers starts with knowing, as much as
you can, about whom you are and what you want. Analyze your "college self" using
questions like the following to think through your personal profile.
What is your student status—traditional or returning, full- or part-time?
I am a full-time returning student.
How long are you planning to be in your current college? Is it likely that you will
transfer?
I plan to be here for at least two years.
What goal, or goals, do you aim to achieve by going to college?
What family and work obligations do you have?
I am a mother of two, and between jobs at the moment.
What are your culture, ethnicity, gender, age, and lifestyle?
I was born and raised in Haiti, I am a catholic, female, older then everyone in my class,
enjoy being at home with my kids.
What is your current living situation?
I rent.
What do you feel are your biggest challenges in college?
Everything!

2. What do you like to study, and why does it interest you?
Psychology interests me because I like helping others and making a positive difference
in their lives.