The start of a new semester gives all students a chance to improve, adjust, or perfect their habits from the previous semester, and potentially add new and unique activities to their schedule.
Some students take this opportunity to make sure their grades are in good standing.
"I want to have a 3.5 GPA and keep it going smooth through the semester," said freshman computer science major Ryan Franklin.
Similarly, junior health science major DJ Lewis wanted to improve his academic performance.
"I want to make the Dean's List," Lewis said. "I am also gonna attend at least 95% of my classes. I have to get better about that."
"I wanna make Dean's List," said junior fashion merchandise major Myrna Herrera. "Also, I'm in school for fashion; I want to design at least one piece of clothing by the end of the year.
Other students wanted to engage more in the campus culture, getting involved in groups and investing in the lives of students.
"I want to be more open socially," said Ravi Lipman, junior dual biology and political science major. "I want to be more engaged in extracurricular activities. For example, this semester I am the president of the National Society of Leadership and Success."
"I want to improve my language skills, and writing skills and skills on social media," said German exchange student Katharina Kleine Waecheter. "This is the first time I have left Europe, and I want to get to know this country; get to know the people."
Some students simply wanted to make better and stronger connections with the people around them.
"My goal is just to spread joy and happiness and be happy myself," said Logan Love, junior public relations major
