One of the Joys of Counselling

Today, after many months of worry and hard work and while overcoming a language barrier, one of my quieter Asian International students let me know she had been offered admission to the prestigious University of Toronto.  When I offered my congratulations on her becoming a "university" student ... she could not quite contain her shy but definite expression of joy.  I watched her face open up as if the clouds which had been present for months  suddenly parted and for a brief moment her self-conscious but radiant smile filled the room.... and then just as quickly the clouds returned ... it was an honour to share her moment of triumph.