Importance of Goal Setting in a Student Life

-


As part of the continuous efforts by the Grooming and Personality Development Committee to enhance the personal and professional competencies of students, the School of Business & Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, organized a session titled “Importance of Goal Setting in a Student Life” on 8th October 2025. This session was one among a series of workshops designed to equip students with vital soft skills and life skills essential for holistic growth and future readiness.

The resource person for the session was Dr. Chetan Dixit, Assistant Professor, School of Law, who engaged the audience with his unique storytelling approach and humor-driven teaching style. His presentation focused on how setting clear, actionable goals plays a transformative role in shaping a student’s journey—academically, personally, and professionally. He emphasized that having defined goals gives direction, builds discipline, and creates a sense of purpose that fuels motivation and achievement.

Dr. Dixit illustrated the concept through a captivating story about zebras and lions. He narrated how, in the wild, lions initially found it difficult to hunt zebras because they all looked similar and blended into their surroundings. However, when humans placed identification marks on a few zebras for research purposes, the lions could easily target and hunt them. Through this engaging allegory, Dr. Dixit highlighted how clarity and identification—symbolic of goal setting—make it easier to focus and act decisively. The story served as a metaphor for life: without distinct goals, individuals often blend into the crowd and struggle to achieve clarity in their ambitions, whereas defined goals help them stand out and succeed.

The session was highly interactive, filled with anecdotes and humor that kept the students actively engaged throughout. Around 145 first-year BBA students attended the session, participating enthusiastically in the discussions and reflections. Dr. Dixit also encouraged students to apply the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) framework while designing their personal and academic goals.

The event coordinators, Dr. Biplab Roy and Dr. Purnendu Bikash Acharjee, ensured smooth organization and student participation. The session significantly contributed to students’ understanding of self-awareness, planning, and prioritization, aligning with NAAC Criterion 5 (Student Support and Progression) and Criterion 2 (Teaching-Learning and Evaluation). It also supported the graduate attributes of CHRIST University such as self-directed learning, effective communication, and reflective thinking, while linking with SDG 4 – Quality Education.

Overall, the session was impactful in fostering motivation, focus, and personal growth among students. It reinforced the belief that goal setting is not just a skill but a mindset that helps individuals convert aspirations into accomplishments. The initiative proved to be an inspiring start to the committee’s series on personality development and life skills enhancement.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

LAVASA, IN DEFENSE OF AN EDUCATION AMIDST NATURE

-
Image
Lavasa, a city that lies between a range of rolling mountains, has often found its name in the news in the seat of dissension, but it is more than its hearings. With a backdrop of vivid sunsets and sunrises, the city provides a restful atmosphere away from the hustle-bustle of the city. The tranquillity and the close community in Lavasa help students have a clear mind and fulfil their dreams. This space is, according to the community, more conducive to education and learning.  Having an academic institution nestled in this valley is a true example of discovering roads less travelled. The city has been encouraging all to embark on a unique journey: a journey along winding roads and lush biodiversity to find some calm and clarity. The city and its institutions uplift students to make their own paths leading them to new discoveries and unforgettable memories. Exploring and navigating through teenage years and early adulthood, Lavasa has become a safe haven for many students. Venture o...
Read more

WEBINAR ON ROLE OF DIGITAL MARKETING IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR

-
Image
The webinar on “Role of Digital Marketing in the Pharmaceutical Sector” by Dr Manoj Kumar, Senior Vice President and Strategic Business Unit Head with INTAS/Accord Pharmaceuticals was organized by the School of Business and Management (BBA) at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus on 16th December 2021.  The guest speaker, Dr Manoj Kumar, endorsed the impact and relevance of digital marketing in the Indian pharmaceutical industry with specific relevance to super-specialists. As doctors may not be available everywhere due to infrastructure and geographical constraints, digital consultancy showed a new way of a career in the pharmaceutical sector during COVID times The pandemic was the time when healthcare workers were praised and called superheroes. We realized how pharmaceutical companies had a big role in this too. From the production of life-saving medicines to covid vaccines, they did it all. But what we do not realize is that marketing had a big role to play in a...
Read more

Attitude of Gratitude

-
Image
CHRIST values instill an attitude of gratitude in the students and despite leaving the portals of the college they never fail to express their appreciation and keep the college well informed about their achievements. It is always a pleasure to hear from ex-students and Director & Dean, Dr Fr Jossy George applauds the academic and professional success of the students in and out of the campus. Despite a temporary lock down and students being confined at home, the students are in constant touch with the Director and faculty and share their thoughts and feelings.     Bhavishya Sajith who majored in Finance speaks eloquently about her two year journey at CIM. She articulates that the memorable years gave a platform to discover her hidden talents. She is extremely grateful to Dr Fr Jossy, Dr Fr Arun and all faculty members for constantly encouraging her to do better and take active participation in all the activities. She considers it as a stepping stone to success. She fe...
Read more