Sophomore Student of Average Ability
Story★★★A sophomore student of average ability was talking over his troubles with
his counselor. His college courses were
not going well. He had made no future
plans. “What school areas do you like
best?” asked the counselor. After a few
moments of thought the young man replied, “I don’t know.” “What do you like
to do in your spare time then?” the
continued.
“Oh,
uh—noth-
ing, I guess,” was the reply. “Well, what
are you interested in?” Again the same
reply, “Nothing.”
Also attributed to: Unknown
The point
A counselor tries to help a directionless sophomore student discover his interests, but the student responds with apathy and uncertainty, highlighting the danger of having no purpose or plans.
Scripture
Proverbs 29:18Jeremiah 29:11
Audience
AdultsYouthSmall Group
Occasions
Graduation
Tone
Sobering · Convicting
To tell aloud
under a minute · 77 words