Becoming a counselor

     Working as a counselor is a very difficult job because of how delicate one's mind is. Mental health is as important as physical health, if not, even more critical. Trying to change one's life without the use of medication is extremely difficult. Yet, the power of communication and it's ability to change another make me thrilled and excited to become a counselor. Because I have the empathy and the heart to help others, I truly pursue to become a counselor.
     In a recent meeting with my counselor, he presented to my class the horrible statistics of Korean Americans. This include suicide rate, amount of depressions and other mental issues. When I heard about this, I was really shocked of how much people who are near me are gong through. Watching Mr.Wingate, our counselor, help these people overcome their mental state made me become hopeful and eager to help others as well. 
     Although becoming a counselor might involve investing a lot of time and money, I still want to endeavor to be one. Transforming others and becoming a role model are my career goals. I want to be someone that people can trust and express their feelings comfortably to. I don't want to be the typical counselor who is hard to approach. Different factors constantly attack vulnerable children and adults and destroy their mental stability. As a counselor, I want to rescue them from these difficulties.