CSI Vice President Pia von Strasser interviews fellow 2nd-year student Kenzie Mick about the challenging and rewarding process of becoming a school counselor.

Some of the topics covered in part one of this conversation include:

-Choosing a professional path

-Systemic approaches to school counseling

-Expectations for internship vs. reality of the experience

-Practicing patience and flexibility

-Integrating into a school community

-Collaborating with school administrators and stakeholders

-Working in an elementary school setting

-Delivering classroom guidance lessons

-Creating a sense of belonging for students

For more information about the M.A. Counseling Program at Wake Forest University, visit: https://counseling.graduate.wfu.edu/

Music Credit: “Voyage” by Ikson