Our advisors are the superheroes who often don’t get enough credit. They plan all of the conferences, donate their time to see you succeed, and, most importantly, see the potential in you that you hadn’t seen in yourself yet.
My advisor is so near and dear to my heart, and there is no way I would be who I am today without him! With Thanksgiving coming up this month, I wanted to give you five ways to show gratitude to your advisor!
1. Write them a card.
A card is such a sweet and thoughtful way to show your appreciation. Make a handmade one and have all your members sign it. It’s a small task, but it will have a huge impact!
2. Get them something from Shop DECA.
Whether it’s new merch to wear to school or a new pen to jot down notes, a little something from Shop DECA lets them show off their DECA pride. It’s a small cost, and it’s a daily reminder of their amazing members.
3. Bake them a sweet treat.
This one is EXTRA sweet, literally! Everyone loves something to brighten their day, and whether it’s a cinnamon roll, cookie, or pie, I’m sure they’ll love it.
4. Give them a public shoutout.
Advisors work behind the scenes so much that they rarely get the spotlight. Post a photo of them on your chapter’s social media, tag them, and have members comment their favorite memory or lesson from them. Seeing all of that in one place will mean the world to them!
5. Tell them!
Last but certainly not least, TELL THEM! Sometimes all it takes is telling your advisor how much they mean to you and how big an impact they’ve made in your life. Advisors do all of this FOR YOU, and they love seeing the difference they make. Your words are one of the most powerful things you’ll ever have.
However you choose to say thank you, the important thing is that you do it. Our advisors give so much of themselves, and a little gratitude goes a long way, especially around the holidays.
veSo this Thanksgiving, take a moment to show your advisor just how thankful you are for them.
