Event: Great Expectations: Setting Achievable Academic Goals
- Thursday, Oct. 01, 2026
- 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- North Lake
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North Lake Campus
5001 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving TX 75038
Students will explore the importance of setting achievable academic goals, in addition to how these expectations impact their self-esteem and self-perception. Students will discuss how these factors impact academic motivation, life stage transition from HS to college, and adjusting to student related challenges.
Location: Hybrid T251, NLC & Teams Link
This event is hosted by Dallas College Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides free mental health counseling services to Dallas College students. For questions or appointment requests, email Counseling@DallasCollege.edu. If you're interested in attending more CAPS events, visit DallasCollege.edu/CounselingEvents.
Your world can be stressful - we're here to help. To meet our team of counselors, students can visit DallasCollege.edu/Counselors.
- Counseling and Psychological Services
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