Is teaching a profession... a continuation

College life could be so tough especially if you still don't know what are your plans. before graduating from high school i was able to apply in a university in which i do not know if i had a good chance of being admitted. it's the only university i applied for. what's in my mind during that time is that i'm graduating and so i can look for a job now and star earning money. but it wasn't too easy. i went on a job interview, i thought i was ready but during the interview i can't even face my interviewee. as a result, they didn't accepted me for the job. after my job interview, i had to rush to this university for my interview also, not for a job but for being a student. i learned my lesson, i have to be confident in everything that i would say to the interviewee. this time i prepared my self. the interviewee ask me: why do you want to take up BS Physics? and i answered confidently : because i was inspired by my physics teacher. i wanted to become like her -- a very inspiring, dedicated, intelligent teacher.
To make the long story short, i was accepted in the said university. here comes the first day. First year section 9. where is my buddy? i met him during the orientation for the freshmen. first subject: values education, hehehehe... i was happy to know that i've got physics subject again. now i can refresh everything. but half of it is chemistry... i was worried... i hate chemistry, i'd never liked this subject. never... it made everything worst, got 2.75 in my physical science class. i'm losing my chance of becoming a physics teacher...
A month before the end of the second semester, releasing of the result of the majorship exam. i took up BSE physics majorship exam which is first on my list, second is BSE social science and third is BEED (Bachelor of Elementary Education). I passed none of the three, i really felt bad about it. i am so disappointed. i went to the students affairs office for some advice, she told me that there are still other departments who are open for application. i don't want to waste time. i decided to take history exam... after three days i was happy to know that i passed the qualifying exam. This is how i ended up teaching history for four years now.
I never expected the subject to be so interesting! I thought history is boring, but i was wrong. With a combination of interactive activities and well-educated professors --- you'll enjoy and learn a lot from the subject.
i failed my physics teacher of her expectation from me. i went back to my high school to visit her. she was so excited to hear from me. i told her i was not able to make it. i am not a physics major but a history major. She look at me and smile. and then she said: it doesn't matter if your a physics or history major. what matters most is you love what you are doing and contented with what you have right now. Inspire others.

is teaching a profession?

"In education, a teacher is one who helps students or pupils, often in a school, as well as in a family, religious or community setting. A teacher is an acknowledged guide or helper in processes of learning. A teacher's role may vary between cultures. Academic subjects are emphasized in many societies, but a teacher's duties may include instruction in craftsmanship or vocational training, spirituality, civics, community roles, or life skills. In modern schools and most contemporary occidental societies, where scientific pedagogy is practiced, the teacher is defined as a specialized profession on the same level as many other professions."

This is an an article from wikipedia got my attention and so i decided to create an article bout it. Teaching is indeed a big responsibility, you really have to work hard in order for you to be in this profession. Being a teacher is , i guess, is a not a profession but a vocation. just imagine the number of students you faced everyday, the pile of works in your table inside the faculty room, not to mention the works you brought home. being a teacher needs patience, u should be hardworking and willing to set aside of your personal life (even love life) for the sake of a student who needs your help. sometimes you even forgot to eat ur meals because there are lots of papers piled up in your table to be check. so many dealines, a lot of things to submit, and a lot of problematic students to help everyday. sometimes, i was kinda thinking "what if im not a teacher"? will i be this kind of person? will i be like this?

in my high school years, i never thought of becoming a teacher. i was thinking of becoming a doctor, an engineer or a politician maybe. hahahaha! but really i never thought of becoming a teacher. in my 4th year, i transferred here in manila. i studied at Pasay City East High School. being new to the school of course, i was a bit shy and ashamed of myself (promdi eh). i befriended everybody. i belonged to a class which is 2nd to the lowest section. there are 17 section and i was in section 15. well the first quarter turn out to be good, i became the top 1 in the class, which made me very famous. and so my classmates always asked me about our assignments, rely on me in doing our projects and even voted for me to be the class representative in every competition in the school. but still i never thought of becoming a teacher.

here comes the second sem, there is this science teacher who inspired me much. i like her style of teaching. we learn a lot from her. from that very day, i said to myself.... i wanted to become a teacher!!!!

and so here i am, fulfilling my dream, enjoying what i do in life, contented with what im doing and willing to inspire others.