Being Nominated As Student Of The Year

I want to be a social worker, so I can help other people. I want to obtain my bachelor’s degree in social work, because I want to do this as a career. I am eager to better my knowledge and skills to help other people. I would be honored if you chose me for this program. I am a hard working student that will achieve anything that I put my mind too. I come from a hard working family, and that is where I get my ambitious side from. Thank you for taking the time to read my personal statement, and I hope I get the chance to be a part of this wonderful program at University of Southern

Returning to college, after graduating high school twenty-five years earlier, proved to be not only rewarding quite challenging as well. Viewing myself as a self-starter with extensive investigative skills I truly believed college path mapped out correctly, so I never met with an advisor, what a colossal mistake! I had self-scheduled all my courses and although I faced a few obstacles I was finally at the end. After completion of all my pre-requisites I applied to the LPN-RN Fast Track Program, little did I know my past would stop me dead in my tracks.

To accomplish anything in life, you must set goals. These goals must be realistic and achievable. Two years ago, I was at a point in my life that I never believed I would see. I was finally at my associate’s degree graduation day. Becoming at teen mom at 17, college had never even crossed my mind. This was a moment in my life where I was able to not be your average teen mom statistic. Continuing to better my life and my daughter’s I set a new goal after graduation to achieve my bachelor’s degree. After speaking with UMUC counselors, I decided to obtain my bachelor’s degree in Social Science with a minor in Emergency Management. Currently, I am in my final two classes at UMUC with a scheduled graduation date of May 15.

In 2010, I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree from University of Phoenix. I began the journey towards my Masters degree in Counseling in

Neither of my parents attended college, but my sister became a nurse and created a glass ceiling that I never thought I would be able to shatter. As I was pushed towards a nursing degree and told that it was “good enough” I failed and blundered through my first few years of college. I didn’t want to be a nurse and I knew that in my heart I wouldn’t be happy with the profession, so I took a break and became a nanny for a child with autism. I traveled the world with this little boy and after two years had passed I became more confident and ready to fight for my dreams.

My commitment to my goal of receiving a Master’s degree in counseling has been demonstrated throughout my studies at Rollins by maintaining a GPA of 4.0, my willingness to support my cohort, and by exhibiting an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Although I had retired on a fixed income from a business career due to a disability, I have confirmed my potential, stamina, and desire to counsel through my volunteer work as a guardian advocate, working with people who suffer from addiction, and by remaining an advocate for the LGBTQ community. I have thrived with my undergraduate internship at the Center for Drug Free Living and with my prepracticum at Centaur.

I am a current Florida International University fourth year student with the goal of graduating this summer 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. After graduating, I plan to continue studying in a Master’s Program at FIU named Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling, to which I am currently applying. I am a volunteer at the Child Anxiety and Phobia Program in FIU’s Center for Children and Family, where I am a research assistant I am responsible for

Knowing that a faculty or staff member from Brazosport College believes that I deserve to receive the Distinguished Student Award is an extreme blessing to me. Working three jobs and handling a full-time school schedule is not an easy task to handle; however, I have been able to accomplish great things throughout my educational career at Brazosport College. I am currently a Representative for the Student Government Association, Phi-Theta Kappa member, Student worker in the Institutional Research department, and I have been on the Dean’s list for the 2015-16 semesters. Long nights and early mornings have come along with these accomplishments, but I am determined to turn my dreams into a reality and give back to the community that has granted me amazing

Coming to Virginia Commonwealth University with a major in social work has been one of the best things I have done in the year of 2016. I can remember awaiting my acceptance into Virginia Commonwealth University and instantly choosing to attend. For the remainder of my senior year of high school, I couldn’t wait to pack up and leave for VCU. Before I knew it, it was August 20, 2016, move-in day. Aside from leaving my parents and hometown, I was a bit upset about having to quit my job, the anxiety of being a broke college student hit me before I even stepped on campus. On move in day I was a bit anxious and a little nervous to leave my parents but at the same time I was ready to leave and explore something new on my own.

Please accept this letter of reference for Sabrina Valenti, as an applicant into your advance standing MSW program. I have known Sabrina in my role as faculty advisor and instructor for her field I and Field II practice courses at University of Saint Joseph (USJ). Sabrina performed well in her studies and I believe since she has been working for the past 2 years as a Human Service Worker, she is more than ready to take on the challenges of graduate school.

I started my college education at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, then to GCU. My passion to help others was evident in the classroom resulting in my professors recommending that I became a tutor at the college’s learning center. I worked there for three semesters tutoring math and science. In addition, I volunteered at Chandler Regional Medical Center where I accumulated over 300 service hours working in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). After earning my bachelor’s degree, I was offer a position to work in the CV-ICU at Banner-University Medical Center. I am also an RN supervisor at Southwest Behavioral

I am very interested in pursuing my future as a Social Worker that provides excellent care to any client I will come across. I have achieved great knowledge in my field placement experiences, and have a strong understanding of my demographic of choice. I choose Wilfrid Laurier to further my education in social work studies and develop on my pervious knowledge. Your university stood out to me because you showed more person-centered values, which Laurier University thrives to have an excellent profound diverse community to engage in a collaborative strong leadership role. I

My life emphasis on helping others would continue at UCO. During my collegiate years I was a TRIO-Student Support Services (SSS) participant and worked as a mentor, student worker and GA for the SSS program. I was presented with the opportunity to be mentored by amazing faculty members and staff who led me to enjoy

I will be graduating in May 2016 with a BBA in Finance and Risk Management with several years of work experience, of which includes five and half years at a Chick-Fil-A, one year at a consulting firm, and one year as an analyst at USAA. In addition, I am involved in various campus organizations; more specifically, I am officer in the St. Mary’s Society of Honors Scholars,

I moved to California three years ago to pursue a Master's degree in social work at USC. During the time I have lived here, I have gained invaluable experience working full-time in the social work field. My first social work related job in California was working at an IMD step-down program for transitional aged youths and adults with dual diagnoses. From there, I began working in the Wraparound program at Aviva Family and Children's Services as a Child and Family Specialist. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with these agencies but am also very excited to begin graduate study at USC's School of Social Work since my graduate education was the reason for my move to southern California.