Education as a concept is believed to be a part of human existence since the moment of birth. Thus, it is of paramount significance for a person to outline the major principles behind the perception of learning. Having closely considered individual education patterns over the years, the conclusion was reached that some of the fundamental principles predetermining education include expertise, meaningfulness, inclusion, personalized learning, and reflection. All of the aforementioned aspects point to the need to acknowledge learner’s individual perceptions of material in order for them to develop a habit of continuous education. Thus, the image of leaner may be represented as a sophisticated combination of mental and cognitive processes that are to be recognized and accounted for in the process of learning. For this reason, when pursuing the dream of becoming a professor in the field of mental health and psychology, I am driven by the intention of reassessing the weight of counseling and mental peculiarities in society.
Indeed, counseling itself may be regarded as a process of learning and mentoring other in terms of their choices and self-awareness. For this reason, the Doctorate in Counseling, which paves a path towards teaching, will help me reconsider the idea of meaningfulness behind teaching how to interact with others’ mental health. The fundamental principle of reflection, in its turn, is crucial for my understanding of the psychology behind educational leadership I am willing to undertake in the future. Moreover, my philosophy of education implies creating a safe space where the one who teaches is open to be taught by others. By obtaining a Doctorate in Counseling, I am willing to become a mental health advocate in both theoretical and empirical aspects, creating opportunities for students’ willingness to get to know themselves prior to mentoring someone else.