>> Krista Coleman: I think what I like most is there's 2 things, 1 is working with students
who are really passionate, so I am just lucky enough that the people that I work
with every day really love what they do, and want to make positive change in the world.
I like to call myself "a change maker," so helping students really find the ways
that they can make positive change.
And the second part is that this job is really reflective.
So I get to spend a lot of time thinking about what I do and really trying to improve,
and innovate, do new and exciting things; and also help students be more reflective
about what they're doing and where they want to go in their lives.
So it gives me a nice opportunity not only to be really busy and do a million things,
but actually set aside time to really think about the profession and what it is I'm doing.
I'm sure a lot of people will say this about their careers,
but this job is really draining I think mentally,
and it requires a lot of thought and energy.
Like I said, it's very reflective.
I'm doing a lot of, you know, always trying to take things to the next level.
And so sometimes when I get home from work I really don't want to do anything,
but I still have other responsibilities in my life, not just what I do in Student Affairs.
So it takes a lot to kind of build up that capacity, and I don't drink coffee.
[Laughs] So sometimes I need to find other ways to get energy.
But thankfully the students kind of help me get through the day.
I really do think that is the most challenging part,
is just trying to do so many different things.
And it just requires a lot of energy.
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