As one year ends and another begins, people begin marking down their resolutions in preparation for the year to come.
Since the 19th century, resolutions for the New Year have been made by people across the globe, and goals that they hope to keep throughout the year to better themselves.
The students at Auburn are no exception. Here's what resolutions Auburn students have made and what they hope to keep in 2022.
Many students reported they made a goal to eat healthier and exercise more throughout the year.
Mariah Mueller, freshman in apparel merchandising, said “I hope to start working out more, eating better, travel to a new state and save at least $500.”
Broughton Kirkpatrick, senior in psychology, said she hopes to be more consistent in the gym in the new year.
“One of my goals is to get more muscle definition and set boundaries with others,” Kirkpatrick said.
Other students reported making more internal resolutions, to better themselves mentally and emotionally.
Brooke Gordon, freshman in exploratory, said “Mine [resolution] was to grow, as a person, in my academics and in my faith.”
Gordon hopes to achieve her goal by building better study habits and spending quality time with her friends and loved ones.
Sophie Alaniz, sophomore in hospitality, said she also hopes to create better habits academically in 2022.
“One goal I made for this year is to spend less time studying with others because it usually distracts me,” Alaniz said. “I also want to read my bible every day and spend more time with sisters.”
Others reported their goal is to get back to something they used to love doing but have lost time for since coming to college.
Rees Cooke, freshman in pre-medicine, said, “I hope to be more organized, read more and get back into fitness.”
Cooke also made a goal to create healthier habits and have a more positive mindset going into the new year.
Students also reported a goal to use less social media in 2022.
Janset Aksoy, freshman in chemical engineering and neuroscience, said, “I want to spend less time on TikTok, be more productive and eat healthier.”
Gordon said she usually tries to make New Year’s resolutions every year, but tends to have a difficult time keeping them.
“After about halfway through February, they usually fade away,” Gordon said, “I’m hoping to make permanent changes and do better than that this year."
Other students reported having the same challenges and struggling to keep their goals and resolutions throughout the year.
Mueller said while she makes resolutions every year, it is rare that she sticks with them.
Making New Year’s resolutions is a long-held tradition, and Auburn students are celebrating that by making their own goals for the year, to hopefully make 2022 the best year yet.
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Kara Mautz, senior in human development and family studies with a minor in journalism, is a culture writer at The Auburn Plainsman.
