This blog post examines effective structuring strategies, complete with real examples, to help students aspiring to be school counselors write their education department academic plans. It focuses on how to naturally convey your motivation for pursuing this field, your suitability for the major, and your academic goals.
Motivation for Pursuing the Major (Reason for Choosing the Major)
When I was in middle school, I enjoyed watching a drama series featuring a high school counselor as the protagonist. The teacher role portrayed by actor ○○○ was so compelling that it made me think, “Studying education to become a good counselor would be rewarding,” sparking my interest in the field of education, which broadly researches educational issues. This was also mixed with a somewhat whimsical desire: “If I’m going to study, wouldn’t it be cool to tackle some pretty grand problems?”
After graduating from your esteemed institution, I aspire to become an educational counselor who instills sound values and a vision for the future in students, who possess boundless potential. I want to play a role in helping students make sound judgments about how to act and how to live their lives.
Thus, I came knocking on your school’s door to become a counseling teacher who constantly ponders the true meaning of education.
Academic Plan and Goals
Upon entering the Department of Education, I have many studies I wish to pursue. First, driven by a strong motivation to study other countries’ cultures and freely communicate thoughts and feelings with people from any nation worldwide, I will diligently study English. During my first and second years, I will strive to build foundational knowledge related to my major and gain diverse experiences. Once I enter advanced major courses, I plan to focus on educational psychology. I will acquire knowledge about the psychology and behavior of actual students and cultivate the ability to apply this knowledge in various educational settings.
Furthermore, if the opportunity arises, I plan to work part-time at an organization involved in educational counseling. This will allow me to deeply consider how to concretize my plans. Long-term, I plan to pursue graduate school and study abroad. I will develop concrete plans for this while continuing my studies at university. I believe these plans will be built through the process of diligently preparing for what I must do, giving my best effort every moment after entering graduate school.
Post-Graduation Plans
After graduation, I aspire to work as a professional educational counselor in schools, specialized educational institutions, or government-related agencies. I aim to provide comprehensive educational information counseling across a wide range of fields, including guiding students in career-related counseling, career planning, and job search training. I want to play a role in helping students navigate crises—whether personal, social, financial, mental health, family issues, romantic problems, interpersonal conflicts, or personality disorders—by guiding them through counseling to overcome these challenges.
The ultimate purpose of education is to instill values in students who will lead the nation and show them what the future holds. I believe that even students with significant problems can change if they are embraced with constant care, warm regard, and a sincere heart, guiding them onto the right path. Thus, I aspire to be a helper who guides students onto the right path and a mediator who bridges the intentions of parents and teachers.
Self-Introduction (Life Philosophy, Values)
The film Holland Opus, which deeply moved me, made me reflect once more on the qualities of a teacher and the right educational philosophy, especially as someone dreaming of standing in the educational field.
Through the educational life of teacher Holland, I was able to reconsider the importance of educational achievement, accomplishments, and the role of a teacher. After watching the film, I finally found the answer to the question: what is the true life of a teacher? This led me to envision myself as an educator who guides and leads students onto the right path, respecting their personalities to the utmost.
I too aspire to be a teacher like Holland, a compass offering students a correct vision. I want to show the best education and love I can offer as an individual to the students I will connect with. I long to hear my students say, “Teacher, I really wanted to see you,” and build warm, genuine relationships with them.
