For the past three years, before travel season starts, I always feel like I’m insanely out of practice. Do I remember all the answers to the questions students will ask me? Can I remember what’s new and exciting? Will I remember to talk about things that pertain to prospective students — as opposed to applicants and enrolled students?
And I always worry. And it always comes right back to me. It’s like riding a bike! The information never leaves your head. In fact, because you’ve been doing this for so long, you have personal anecdotes to share about students you’ve met and worked with. Blessedly, the answers just come to you; sometimes, they even surprise you. Like, maybe if you had to write an answer to the question (application essay-style), you would answer differently, but in that moment, the perfect answer just comes out.
Last night was so busy and so fun. I didn’t even realize that it was time to go until I looked around between students visiting my table and realized there were, like, four families there. That’s the best kind of night.
I’ve been needing reaffirmation that this is what I need to be doing with my life right now. This year has been difficult for me personally, not professionally, but difficult times always lead you to question every aspect of your life. Last night was the reminder I needed. Last night was why I’ve been doing this for almost four years now.
Bring it on, 2011 – 2012 school year.
