In the first episode of the Career Building Series program, an outstanding alumina of Brenau, Professor Liz Wayson shared her career dream and experience with senior English major students. “When I was a student in Brenau, the teachers here made me feel the charm of being a teacher.” Professor Liz explained why she wants to do this career. She returned to Brenau to teach after completing her postgraduate study. Indeed, people may choose the career they want because of the influence of others. However, it is impossible to keep the career going just out of loving it. She also talked about moving moments she experienced in the teaching process, which are the things that motivate her to feel more confident about becoming a teacher.
All things are difficult before they begin. After sharing the happiness of her career, she mainly discussed the difficulties she went through when she started teaching. “Patience is the most important quality you need no matter where you are in your life.” She gave a useful suggestion to students, which received warm applause from students. In any profession, people will encounter difficulties. We need patience to help us to break down the obstacles one by one.
At the end of the program, she encouraged senior students to think carefully about what they want to do and pursue their career dreams bravely. Her smile and humorous words won her many praises among the students, which also received warm applause from audience.
Written by Olivia Huang on September 11, 2020.
