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A VISION board (example) is an extremely powerful tool that creates alignment between actions and goals. You’ve not only got to dream it, but you must also learn about yourself and allow yourself to create it. The final product will be YOUR VISION Board which will lay the groundwork for the relationship you will build with your coach since they will be your accountability partner throughout your degree journey!

Part 1: Me and My Drive?

• Before you create YOUR VISION Board, complete the Myers-Briggs Personality Test online to learn more about yourself.

• After receiving your results, open your Student Tracker (use these instructions, if you don't have one yet).

• Locate the tab called Part 1: Me and My Drive and answer each reflection question in complete sentences in this tab.

Part 2: My Vision

• Next, on your Student Tracker, go to the tab called Part 2: My Vision

• Read the directions and answer each section of this tab in complete sentences. Your responses will help you brainstorm, engage with, and unpack your answers to create your Vision Board.

Part 3: My VISION Board

• Finally, on your Student Tracker, go to the tab called Part 3: My Vision Board

• Create YOUR VISION board! (example)

• • • As you work on your VISION board, select words, pictures, colors, and themes that bring your dreams to life. When you look at these images, they will represent WHY you’re on this journey and what’s most important to you. This visual will serve as your compass back to YOU and YOUR Journey.

    • Think of big-picture goals, either something you want to reach in 6 months—1 year (Small goals) or 2-5 years (Long Goals).

    • You can copy/paste images from Google and/or upload an image from your computer. (example)

• Don’t forget to SUBMIT your tracker using the link below.

This is your opportunity to dream big, do all the research, and ask lots of questions about how your degree fits into your life. You may have every step of the next 5 years planned already, or you may be thinking, “I don’t know IF I know!” Either—and anything in between—is okay! You will continue to discuss these with your Coach as needed, but this is the place to start that discussion.

Things to Note:

• SNHU Project Prep: Good news! If you are a student pursuing your AA degree, this assignment will help you prepare for your first SNHU project this week, “Identity and Values.” If you are a student pursuing your BA degree, this assignment will help you prepare for your first SNHU project this week, “Develop as a Leader.”

• Helpful Tip: Download Grammarly! This FREE online writing assistant can be added as an extension to your Google Chrome. It will automatically check your grammar and spelling, giving you one less thing to worry about as you move through your schoolwork!

1. WATCH videos in your Accenture modules. Have you ever felt stressed? This week's Accenture Learning Modules are called "The Thriving Mind" and it's about understanding that you have more power than you realize to build mental resilience by taking care of your mind, just as you do your body which will be an important thing to remember as you add school onto your plate of responsibilities. (NOTE: You do not need to download the workbook; just watch the videos!)

***Tech Check: Use this document to check your browser settings when you first log in so all course modules work correctly.

• Module #1 - Thriving Mind Introduction

• Module #2 - Thriving Mind: Recharging Strategy, Staying in the Moment

• Module #3 - Thriving Mind: Recharging Strategy, Sustaining Your Power

2. COMPLETE and SUBMIT your first SNHU Project: Develop as a Leader (Parts 1 and 2 ONLY)

• Before you start: Get organized! You will complete a LOT of projects. When your term starts, you will need to locate them to upload them to the SNHU learning management system, “Brightspace” (more on this later). Here are our PelotonU Pro Tips to help you stay organized now.

• Read the Project Instructions and look over the Project Rubric

• Watch this video tutorial (optional)

• Complete sections 1 and 2 of the Personal Development Plan. This deliverable is found in the Project Instructions under "What to Submit."

  • You may receive feedback in your document from your CCC and SSC: watch this tutorial on how to create, reply to, and "resolve" comments. It is important to resolve comments before submitting your projects to Brightspace.

This week's slack challenge (optional):

• Find the "pu_all-students" channel.

• Post a picture of something (or someone) you love with a short description of the picture.

• Reply to another PelotonU person's post.

• SHARE your SNHU log in with your Coach! You should have received this information via email to your @pelotonu.org address after you applied during your Pre-Enrollment Meeting (you can search for an email titled "Thanks for Applying to College for America'' or "Welcome to College for America'').

• BE READY to talk with your Coach this week about your plans to pay:

  • Financial Aid? If you’re expecting loans or a Pell Grant, check on your financial aid at mySNHU. You may want to decline parts or the entirety of loan offerings.

  • Will your employer reimburse you for school? Check out the Tuition Reimbursement Paperwork.

  • Paying out of pocket? Share this information with your coach! They will show you how to set-up a payment plan.