Reflective Essay On Pursuing A Social Work Education
Pursuing a Social Work Education
Upon entering college, my focus was strictly psychology. I loved getting to understand individuals, as well as how a person’s thought could influence their lives. However, being a social welfare minor I came to understand that there are other impeding factors that can influence how an individual functions, lives, and even their development; one huge one being social factors. Social factors are things that influence the way a person lives. The more I came to learn about these social factors and how they affect individuals, the more I became intrigued by social work. I moved from thinking simply on a person’s thoughts to thinking on their context as well. There are so many things that go into understanding …show more content…
I began to do my research on social work and came to find that I could still pursue my passion of helping and understanding individuals with a masters in social work degree. Social work allows you to not only take the individual into thought, but also the many factors surrounding the individual that can help/hinder that person. With a social work education, I will do my best to provide the resources necessary to help those who are affected by their current situations; rather this is through therapy, advocacy, and/or research. I will work to understand individuals and the systems around them and work to see the best way for the two to intertwine. I feel that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville MSSW program can help me to do just that. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville MSSW program offers a concentration in Evidenced-Based Interpersonal Practice. With a degree in such I would be able to still focus on the clinical aspect of individuals that I love all while incorporating the social aspect as well. The program is a perfect fit for me and would allow me to thrive …show more content…
During my undergraduate experience I partook in numerous activities that required a huge time commitment. Early on, from my freshman year forward, I learned the importance of balancing a schedule, committing to that schedule, and adjusting whenever necessary. My schedule consisted of organizational events, work study, and taking no less than 15 hours a semester. With a schedule as such, it could get very busy and even overwhelming at times, but it is part of what has allowed me to become the productive individual that I am today. One of my current jobs as a caseworker requires numerous time commitments. You have to be committed to staff meetings, appointments, and your clients (which can be over 10 individuals at a time). It is a matter of planning ahead, committing to getting things done on time, or early if possible, and planning for the unexpected. I do not expect graduate school to be minuscule. Challenges are what make us better and help us to grow, to learn and to understand. I know graduate school will allow that for
Upon entering college, my focus was strictly psychology. I loved getting to understand individuals, as well as how a person’s thought could influence their lives. However, being a social welfare minor I came to understand that there are other impeding factors that can influence how an individual functions, lives, and even their development; one huge one being social factors. Social factors are things that influence the way a person lives. The more I came to learn about these social factors and how they affect individuals, the more I became intrigued by social work. I moved from thinking simply on a person’s thoughts to thinking on their context as well. There are so many things that go into understanding …show more content…
I began to do my research on social work and came to find that I could still pursue my passion of helping and understanding individuals with a masters in social work degree. Social work allows you to not only take the individual into thought, but also the many factors surrounding the individual that can help/hinder that person. With a social work education, I will do my best to provide the resources necessary to help those who are affected by their current situations; rather this is through therapy, advocacy, and/or research. I will work to understand individuals and the systems around them and work to see the best way for the two to intertwine. I feel that the University of Tennessee, Knoxville MSSW program can help me to do just that. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville MSSW program offers a concentration in Evidenced-Based Interpersonal Practice. With a degree in such I would be able to still focus on the clinical aspect of individuals that I love all while incorporating the social aspect as well. The program is a perfect fit for me and would allow me to thrive …show more content…
During my undergraduate experience I partook in numerous activities that required a huge time commitment. Early on, from my freshman year forward, I learned the importance of balancing a schedule, committing to that schedule, and adjusting whenever necessary. My schedule consisted of organizational events, work study, and taking no less than 15 hours a semester. With a schedule as such, it could get very busy and even overwhelming at times, but it is part of what has allowed me to become the productive individual that I am today. One of my current jobs as a caseworker requires numerous time commitments. You have to be committed to staff meetings, appointments, and your clients (which can be over 10 individuals at a time). It is a matter of planning ahead, committing to getting things done on time, or early if possible, and planning for the unexpected. I do not expect graduate school to be minuscule. Challenges are what make us better and help us to grow, to learn and to understand. I know graduate school will allow that for