Each day might be grueling in my turf, but it is extremely gratifying to see our applicants after the program. I have that privilege to hold the hand of a future leader. My colleagues share the same passion: we serve as instruments for degree aspirants to achieve their academic and career goals. According to Lao Tzu, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” and I am grateful to be part of that step when they decided to embark on their MBA journey. This job gives me the opportunity to share my talents with the community’s best managers, entrepreneurs, realtors, tax specialists, accountants, military officers, members of the clergy, medical practitioners, architects, educators, IT experts… Seeing a student thrive with the rigors of the MBA program gives me happiness, nothing is more exceptional than seeing them enjoying the program. This really touches my heart. #LifeatAIM #HumansofAIM

Edythe Bautista is a Coordinator at the Recruitment and Admissions Department at Asian Institute of Management.