In this study entitled « representation of the teaching profession: a carrier or a springboard » ?, I wanted to know the impression that students of Institut Supérieur Pédagogique de Bukavu have about that profession. In addition, I wanted also to understand the real motivations that would push them to choose the teaching career and see if they are ready to remain in that profession as long as possible. I have selected these students because they are being trained to become teachers. Following the poor conditions of teachers in the Congolese context (D.R.Congo), it is necessary to understand that representation. Only students finalizing the 1st and the 2nd cycle of their college training have been selected in the sample. After analyzing the data collected through a questionnaire, I found that the teaching profession is very interesting even more interesting for those students. However, in comparison with others free professions (medical, judicial, commerce, etc.), the teaching profession loses its position because of the small advantages that it brings. This is the reason why these students would not like to stay in that profession for a long time. The teaching profession is considered as transitory before moving on to more promising horizons for a better future. This is what has pushed me to affirm that it is the extrinsic motivation which is the basis of students’ aspiration to become teachers.