REFLECTION TOPIC AND APA EXERCISEReflection Topic: College SuccessBeing successful means the achievement of desired objectives. College successcan be defined as earning a good GPA or passing a course. To me, success is about what Iinspire others to do. According to Jennings, Lovett, Cuba, Swingle, and Lindkvist (2013),social and residential, academic engagement themes, life management, and good gradesachievement themes are significant in describing college success. Successful students areactive and organized. Success is the accomplishment of professional and academic goalsthrough a sense of responsibility and relation to the community. Having a positivemindset is important to achieve personal success. A successful individual cannot letnegativity hold him back.Motivation influences how a student reaches his or her goalsand objectives. Staying organized and motivated are helpful strategies for achieving