Working at the tutoring center on campus is full of ups and downs. As tutors, there are many things we have to overcome and many things we never expected to happen sometimes happen. Being a peer tutor has taught me many things, but here are 10 of my favorite lessons:

1) You will have difficult tutees.

Not everyone is going to be easy to deal with. You will have those tutees who only want the answer, the ones who don't want to be there, and of course, the ones who get under your skin every single appointment.

2) People look to you for confidence.

Sometimes when you don't have much confidence in yourself, there will be someone who has less to you and is looking to borrow some of yours.

3) Sometimes you are more than just a math or English tutor.

You will have those tutees who need more help than just math or English. Maybe they just need a listening ear or a tiny bit of advice on how to adjust to college.

4) Everyone has a different story to tell.

Not everyone is the same. Everyone learns differently. Listen to everyone's story, don't assume it's the same as the last persons.

5) People will start to look up to you.

You become more than just a tutor. People look to you for advice. One of the greatest compliments is people looking up to you.

6) you will make some of your best friends at the tutoring center.

Being a peer tutor has given me 27 best friends. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

7) You won't remember everything always.

That formula you learned in freshman math won't always be with you. Just try your best. You're human, too.

8) If something knocks you down, you have to get right back up.

People are looking to you for help! Fall down seven times, stand up eight.

9) Being a nerd is cool.

Period.

10) You have the most rewarding job ever.

The lightbulb moments say it all.