Story by Jen Jordan / January 19, 2023
Dear self,
You’re in your last semester at Winthrop University in your Master of Education program in Counseling and Development. I remember the feeling of teaching during the day, while going to school at night to complete this degree. But, now that I’m 30 years down the road looking back, here are the three most important things for you to remember/do:
Life is good! Your education is important and you will refer to it often, but experience is the best education. If you find yourself in a rut, ask yourself if you need a change. Sometimes the change can be as simple as changing your room location and other times it is a new job or home location needed. Try not to stay stuck, but never quit in the middle of a year. Give yourself grace, but set high expectations. Your reward will not show up everyday, but you still must show up everyday and give it your best self.
Good luck and God speed!
Angie Keels
Winthrop Class of 1996
School Counselor
Meeting Street Academy – Spartanburg
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