[btb87]

Wow Soror. . . great question!

I guess I fall in this category, although I don't know if I've ever looked at it as such. I'm an advisor at a community college, and believe it or not, I actually get a rush during registration. I like what I do, although toward the end of registration, I'm ready to pack up and move. But it's so very rewarding when a potential new student comes in and says Ms. btb, my friend _________ said to come and see you because you helped her and were very nice and took your time explaining things to her; or when someone has been there for their two years and stops by just to say "Thank you. You helped me so much during my stay here. I'm now getting ready to transfer to XYZ university, but just wanted to stop by and say thanks for all your help. "

I had an older student tell me just two weeks ago that I was responsible for her staying in school, because she was about ready to quit. I told her (as I tell other students) that time is going to go on whether she does anything with it or not, so she may as well go on and work toward her goal of completing school or she will likely regret it later. She is graduating with honors! THAT does my heart good!

After completing my MA in Counseling next year, my plans are to continue doing what I do now at the K-12 level. I see so many students that come in ill-prepared for college, and I'm just crazy enough to think that I can change the world all by myself!

(Sorry I was so very longwinded. . .)