Every time I got a chance that Friday, I talked to the seniors about their future plans. What did they want to do? Where did they want to go? Why did they want to go there? What made that place stand out? What were they majoring in? What inspired them to take that route? I couldn't have enjoyed that day more. I learned so much about these kids. I saw them light up when they talked about their future plans. I saw their hesitations and their fears about leaving home and starting a new chapter of their lives. I saw how brave they were for following their dreams.
I LOVED IT.
It honestly made me reconsider my own future plans. I enjoyed learning about these seniors' futures and I realized that I wanted to help them succeed. I wanted to help them plan. I wanted to help them reach their future goals. Yes, in the classroom, I will get a chance to influence students and inspire them to continue into the science field. But I was thinking as a guidance counselor, I would be able to help them and inspire them to do so much more. Maybe I would still push people along the path of future scientist? Or maybe into the military? Or some other profession? Either way, I know that I would thoroughly enjoy helping the students realize and accomplish their futures.