So I wake up this morning and find a voicemail from Linda Skabelund, my advisor. She asked me to giver her a call on her cell phone and made the point that I should call back today.
LINDA: Hey, what're you doing?
ME: Just about to swaddle the baby!
LINDA: You're going to see an email soon about working as a peer advisor in my office. I don't know if you're interested, but it can be kind of intense. Angry parents, four-year plans, lots of laughter. You've been in here before, so you know what it's like.
ME: Yes. It seems like a...generally happy environment.
LINDA: Yes. And the email will say something about math ed majors, but you can apply if you think it's something you'd like to do. Just respond to the email and we'll set up an interview.
ME: I am definitely interested, so I will respond to the email.
LINDA: I know you said you were laid off recently and I know you're trying to take care of your family, so I want to take care of you.
ME: I really appreciate that! Thank you very much.
LINDA: Okay. And give that baby a hug for me.
I have never—repeat, NEVER—had an advisor who cares this much about her students. I'm still in shock that she called me personally to encourage me to apply for a position.
That's great news! I worked on campus in the business college where I was doing my marketing undergrad. It was ideal!
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