Quality of Academic Advisor for Freshmen and Bodhisattva Thought

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was to examine the role and qualities of academic advisors for freshmen and the practice of Bodhisattva as a method of fulfilling these qualities. The academic advisor is responsible for the new students entering the university to help them prepare for college life and complete the developmental tasks of the adult introductory period. The qualities needed to fulfill the role were <Unconditional Positive Respect> <Empathy and Acceptance> <Truthfulness> <Knowledge and Competence> <Internal and External Control> <Self Innovation>. These qualities gained enlightenment, but resemble the image of a fire bodhisattva who shared the pain of rebirth and stayed in temporal life to save rebirth. Paramita for Bodhisattva to practice was a method of practice that could help the self-growth and character of the academic advisor.