Welcome to another of the TAMIU School Counselor Series Podcasts! In this episode, listeners are invited to join host Dr. Seth Sampson, TAMIU School Counseling Program Coordinator, as he speaks with Eliza Villalobos, TAMIU Student. Eliza shares her inspiration for becoming a school counselor and how the TAMIU program has allowed her to accomplish this. Eliza continues by talking about her past experiences and how they shaped her perspective towards the individual student and making an impact in their life. Listen in to Eliza’s ideas on how to implement her learning into the real world and her advice for those looking to become a counselor. Listen now to hear more!

To learn more about the Master of Science in School Counseling program at TAMIU check out this link: https://online.tamiu.edu/programs/education/master-of-science-in-school-counseling/ 

Host: Dr. Seth Sampson, TAMIU School Counseling Program Coordinator

Guest: Eliza Villalobos, TAMIU Student

Time stamps: 

(00:00 - 00:30) Introduction

(00:31 - 01:44) Getting Into Counseling

(01:45 - 02:46) One-on-One Interactions

(02:47 - 04:17) Benefits of the Program

(04:18 - 05:03) Advocates for Students

(05:04 - 09:16) College Ready, Career Ready

(09:17 - 10:29) Applying SEL Lessons

(10:30 - 11:51) Prioritizing Students

(11:52 - 13:29) Incorporating SEL Into the Curriculum

(13:30 - 14:49) Advice for Future Counselors

(14:50 - 15:14) Closing