We all have people who have made a difference in our lives. The counselors of Bridges to a Brighter Future are true leaders who make big changes in the lives of the students. One particular counselor has made an impact on many lives, and has used Bridges to do so.
- Luis Gonzales is a tried and true counselor
Luis is a senior at Furman and has been a counselor of Bridges to a Brighter Future for the last three years. He was no stranger to the program upon beginning his freshman year of college- Luis was a Bridges student himself! He loved his experience as a student and wanted to become a counselor in order to continue his journey.
As a counselor he has been able to see Bridges from a different perspective. Experiencing the program from the perspective of both a student and a counselor has allowed him to appreciate the program more. Becoming a counselor has given him the wisdom to "understand what the program means and how it's going to impact (his) life."
Luis aims to get close to students and allow them to have a person to confide in and open up to so that they can get as much out of the program as possible. He fondly recalls the relationships that he had with his counselors while in the program and strives to have an equally positive influence on the students that he works with now.
Even though this is his last year at Furman, Luis plans to work as a counselor at the Summer Program one last time. Though sad to part with the program this year, he is excited to see what direction the students are going to take their lives. He will leave the program knowing that he has made a difference in the lives of Bridges students!
To see more of Luis's experience with Bridges, check out the video below!
Photo credits: Luis Gonzales, Bridges to a Brighter Future, Tobi Swartz
No comments:
Post a Comment