Domonique Foxworth’s College Tip of the Month
The summer months are the most critical to my success in the fall. I work hard every day on my mind, my body and my spirit. This is your chance to do the same. Make a list of your goals, evaluate where you are in achieving those goals, and determine the steps you need to take to reach those goals. As an NFL player, we are always looking toward “the next game.” We have the night of a win to celebrate and then we reset our goals. Each week as a player I pass some tests and did not do so well on others. However, I learn from each one. It is the same for you this summer. Look at your current grades and classes. Have you taken the right classes or received the right grades for college? If you are not on the track you want to be on, make some adjustments and get back on track. Take some of your summer break to evaluate and plan your educational success for the next school year.
Check out this link to come up with your new goals and game plan. Student athletes, if you really wish to pursue a future in college athletics, visit the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Clearinghouse Eligibility Center.
I will be working hard this summer to be the best Bronco I can be in August. Do the same for yourself. Work hard this summer to be the best student you can be and start next year with a strong vision for success.
May 2008
My success is a result of many people and experiences, starting with my parents and my brother Dion, to my high school to the University of Maryland. In addition, my football coaches throughout my life have helped me tremendously and shaped my life. The same can be said about the professors I had throughout my educational experience. From my first day on campus to graduation day, I was constantly challenged to grow intellectually. While there are no nationally televised bowl games to acknowledge academic ability, 30-page papers and the University of Maryland’s 2005 Male Student Athlete of the Year Award are what I flaunt like championship rings.
What will you have to be proud of? Take advantage of these last few weeks and end your year in style. |