Future Me Plan makes focusing on the future easy.  

It helps you create a personal development plan that is unique to you by guiding you through four stages.

 

 

It will help you discover new opportunities and reflect on the knowledge, skills, and attributes you have. The four stages are:  

Map – Plan your journey and set short or long-term goals.

Experience – Try a range of different experiences.

Reflect – Consider how your experiences have shaped your thinking.

Share – Curate your story and share with others.

Future me graphic. Shows a wheel which details the future me plan journey.

You might be introduced to Future Me Plan through your course or co-curricular activities. If so, your Programme or Personal Tutor may provide you with resources and activities tailored to your area of study.  

Your tutor may use various career planning models when thinking about specific Career Goals. Future me plan and career planning models sit together:

  • Explore your career options and Map your goals
  • Gain Experience inside or outside your studies
  • Apply for opportunities, like internships, placements or jobs

Many of the resources contained on this site can help you with both your personal and your professional goals.

It is you though that drives forward your planning, experiences, and reflections. You choose how to share your learning, progress and development. This could be with friends, on LinkedIn, or via a blog, for example. 

If Future Me Plan is not used within your teaching or personal tutoring programme, you can work through it independently. We recommend completing at least one cycle of Future Me Plan per academic year.