The two and a half months spent in this course have opened
me up to the value of teaching as a formative profession. I noticed how much
value you can bring to a student’s academia but also their personal development
as well. At first I was rather resigned regarding the mentoring portion of this
course. I have realized over the course of the first semester that teaching may
not be my vocation… yet. By this I mean that I am certain that I will not
become a teacher in the near-future though am unsure about my long-term career
objective. At this point I can say with certainty that I will not be jumping
right into this profession. While afflicted by this hesitation over for Christmas
holidays and the first weeks in January, there was a feeling inside of me that
drove me to pursue the degree regardless.
I found the mentoring experience was enlightening and
gratifying. I was able to develop a meaningful relationship with the student
and he seems to have incorporated much of my insight into his writing
processes. On a personal level I found the experience built up my confidence as
an individual as well as my voice as a mentor/teacher. It made me realize that
instead of seeing a difficult situation and shying away from it, viewing every
challenge as an opportunity for growth will inevitably make the experience positive,
rewarding, and meaningful.
The entire journey through this course, as well as the program as a whole, as been a humbling experience.
