How To Write A Social Work Personal Statement

I began my social work studies over twenty-five years ago at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. I never questioned my decision to pursue a career in social work; I loved my classes and worked hard to learn as much as possible. But the information I gained in undergraduate school simply opened the doors of my education. Most of my learning has come through constant questioning, personal research, and especially through work and life experience. Through these experiences I have encountered the challenges faced by individuals, families, and society and have been able to further access and develop the innate personality traits and abilities that originally led me to study social work as well as learn and practice the many skills necessary to be a successful mental health counselor.

My main reason for applying to the Simmons School of Social Work is that it is an accredited university with an excellent reputation as an educational institution and offers an MSW program that is predominantly online. I attended Thomas Edison State University online and earned my bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.9. Once I made the decision to continue my education, I searched for MSW programs that were available online with CSWE accreditation in compliance with New Jersey State social work licensure. I found that Simmons’s specialized program in clinical social work is well suited for my educational needs.

I am a Member of the Toronto Police Black Community Constitutive Committee (BCCC), where my main role is educating the police on strategies to engage with the youths, adding an anti-oppressive lens. Am also the Vice Chair of the Social Work Students’ Union; and a mentor, and lead mentor in the Tri-Mentoring program. I have made a personal vow to help create a legacy of change and a sense of community where everyone is welcomed, loved and accepted. I am motivated and driven to help the Social Work program and the Faculty of community, achieve our vision, which is to challenge the status quo and create meaningful change.

One thing that I have always been certain of when it comes to my future is that I want to inspire, help, and have a positive impact on as much people as possible. I want to fight for those that have no voice and create any necessary social change in my community. The field of social work would help me accomplish that. Social work is a broad field where I would be able to work with various populations of people throughout the community ranging from children to the elderly. I believe that by pursuing a master’s degree in social work I will have a sense of deep satisfaction knowing that I will be prepared to face any obstacle in my future as a social worker. I am aware that social work can be challenging but knowing that I will be able to advocate for others that are helpless and fight for social justice will be very rewarding. I first became interested in social work seven years ago, after my aunt and her husband decided to become foster parents, I would help my aunt take care of the children, and they were all very sweet kids that I will never forget. My aunt and her husband were given the opportunity to adopt a 5-year-old girl and shortly after were able to adopt her newborn sister. It was a very joyous day for our family when the adoption was finalized. During that time I met their social worker, she was a very kind and knowledgeable woman that inspired me to pursue a career in social work. I admired how passionate she was about her job and how much she enjoyed making an

Social work is a career that finds and chooses you, rather than you selecting it. Social work has always been an immense portion of my life even when I had no recollection of what social work entailed. My life revolved around so many situations that had a social worker stepped in, my life would be totally different than it is today. Many individuals and agencies lack the compassion and empathy for oppressed people. Having been in many circumstances, has given me the experience and background that influenced me to go into social work, as well as the understanding of my role and responsibilities that I will assume as a professional social worker, and my reasons for selecting the program at ASU School of Social Work and thoughts on how the Mission Statement addresses my career goals.

Throughout my life, I have always loved helping people and enhancing them to be the best person they can be. My purpose for choosing to pursue social work as a degree is through the burning desire I have upheld to support individuals achieve their goals. I consider myself as someone who is keen on acquiring new skills and knowledge of understanding on a daily basis. This is due to my motivation and determination as those two things are essential to sustain as an individual. From previous experience obtained by working in a Care home & Nursery, I have always had a passion to guide individuals who are less able to do so.

Social Work is a specialized profession that provides counseling, assessment, intervention and support services to individuals, families, couples and communities who are dealing with psychosocial issues or require assistance obtaining social and health services. The practice of social work is guided by knowledge of social systems, human behavior and social resources, and is strictly regulated to protect the health, safety and welfare of people. I would love to have a career in social work. I was not sure on the career field I wanted to be in, but has I research more and conducted interviews in this field , I’m sure of where I want to be. Though I had the basic knowledge about the profession in social work, doing more research I came to a conclusion that seeking a career in this field is best for me. A Social worker is more than just a professional that helps people, but they also improve lives. The thought of helping people/children delight me in such a way that being in this field will bring me a rewarding feeling. I have always been the person who will listen, observe, and take note of one’s behavior as well as showing love and concern to a situation. I will give the best advice possible as well as encourage the person on the best solution to a problem. Though faced with confusion deciding the best career field to pursue in, social work seem to fit my personality and my purpose. Everyone has a purpose in life, and I believe mind is to help people especially

I would like to study in the area of Social Work because I would like to make a greater impact with this system that has seemed to be crumbling down. This has grabbed my attention when I have learned that my friends have been in the system as a ward of the state and was in foster homes until a home was found for them. I will be honest that I haven't studied any class that has social work because I didn't think it was relevant, but with my personal feelings on how I always found that I love to help people before I help myself I would like to put my time and effort into helping young children or children of any age. I have come to realize that my passion lies in helping people who are less advantaged than I am. I am applying to Tennessee State

After spending over a decade studying and working in a vast spectrum of fields, I can no longer ignore my ardent desire to dedicating my life in social work. Prior to completing my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Associates degree in Radiography, I attended cosmetology school and established my own business in bridal make-up. At a younger age, I was drawn to the allure of the beauty industry for creativity purposes.

My name is Sarah Cameron and I am currently enrolled at Casper College as a social work major. This spring of 2018 I will have completed my associates and am looking to pursue my bachelors degree at the University of Wyoming. When I first became interested in social work, I had already completed 2 years of coursework through Casper College and had declared majors in two fields I knew were unsuitable for me (dental hygiene and Occupational therapy assisting). I knew that whatever I majored in I wanted to be able to help people and influence their lives in a positive way. I knew that social work was a good fit for me because I am an open minded person who has a desire to help people and make a positive change in the world around me.

My interested in the field of social work started while I was working at a hospital as an Emergency Medical Scribe. At first, I wanted to become a nurse. However, after I affiliated with some of the nurses and watch how they take care of the patients with different injuries and sickness in the emergency room; I knew right away that this line of work was not my calling. One day, while I was working at the hospital, the doctor and I saw a patient who was in need of help other than medical related. The doctor asked the charge nurse, who was on duty that day, to call the Social Worker. The social worker came in to the room and talked to the patient about how she will help in finding a place to stay as the patient recovering and also governmental

It was a warm, sunny day in the middle of June. I held my little boy’s hand tightly as we walked through the exit of my high school. In my other hand, I felt the smooth, heavy leather case that housed my high school diploma. I had done it. I had graduated on time, same as my childless classmates. As an adolescent mother, I had beaten the towering odds that were relentlessly stacked against me. I tear rolled down my cheek as my son and I made our way back to the group home in which we lived. No one was there to greet us, or to celebrate this incredible accomplishment, but I was proud of myself, and at that moment, that had to be enough. This was a turning point in my life; I knew that I could achieve whatever I put my mind to, and if only I had known back then how right I was. From that moment on, and from every life experience thereafter, I knew I was meant to assist others in finding their strength, as well as finding the courage and motivation to achieve their goals.

I have decided to apply for a degree in Social Work. I see it as a future career and that it is destined for me, I am confident it will lead me towards my ambitions. It interests me that I will be working amongst other social care professions which will enable me to learn new skills along with my own profession. All through my life, I have seen myself as that individual that puts others first. It gives me a deep feeling of comfort when I am making a difference to people’s lives.

Hello, I am Latanya Copeland. I had no clue that one project can teach you so much about yourself. Tonight, I have a question for everyone to think about. Is the career that you want to pursue or that is taking course now, something you can see yourself happy or pushing yourself to strive. Being in high school and doing this project has taught me that I am soon to be put in a position to choose a career I am passionate about or one that will pay the bills. The one I chose was to do something that will keep my interests. The career I am choosing to aspire is a child, family, and school social worker. The reason I chose this career is because I have a passion for helping people whether they are in need or not. I am a caring, strong-minded, and

I know many potential candidates for the MA in Social Work degree are typically drawn to studying the course due to painful experiences exposed to them through their lives that they don’t want vulnerable people to experience. As for me, I am fairly lucky to have had a very secure and traditional upbringing with two parents at home, with the love and support of my family surrounding me. I have appreciated this my whole life and I would love to help vulnerable families, adults and children, who are experiencing difficult times to achieve the happy life we all deserve. Having decided on a career in social work early on, I have steered my academic studies towards this field, choosing to study Sociology at A Level whilst taking up the opportunity to work as a support worker for a programme run at school.