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I chose social working as my career because many other people go through tough situations and have a difficult time talking to relatives or friends to help them through a tough situation. I thought of becoming a social worker so I can have the ability to change the lives of others. Social work is one of those careers you can truly make a difference in people’s lives. I want to become a social worker because life isn’t about just helping yourself it’s about helping others as well, which is what social workers do for a living. Child and family social workers protect children and families in need of assistance. Many families and children don’t feel comfortable talking to just anyone about obstacles they have faced in their lives which is why

I want to pursue professional social work education because I love to help individuals overcome barriers they face in life and help them understand and reach their full potential. Many individuals need someone to encourage them and give them a push to help them pursue and achieve their goals. This is why I want to be a social worker. As a social worker I plan to protect, advocate and empower individuals so that they are aware of their own strengths and resources to resolve problems they will face in their lives.

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

My passion for social work originated in my senior year of undergraduate school. During my senior, year my single, adoptive mother had passed. A couple of months following her death, I found myself homeless. I had just turned 18 and I was a jobless high school student sleeping from couch to couch. During this time of my life there was one individual who supported me. The high school social worker was a strong support for me. I didn’t have any family support and thus fell on hard times. A college professor once told me that people who choose social work as a major do it because that had someone in their life who influenced them to become a social worker. If that person wasn’t in my life, my personal growth would have differed completely. It was at this point that I realized it only takes one caring individual to hugely impact someone 's life for the better. To be that person to someone else is my highest aspiration in life.

Social work, for me, was a profession I found to bring forth my passion for working with people and helping them. The values I have, aligned closely with that of the social work profession. Caring about standards of humanity and caring for others, also a sense of personal responsibility to help those that needed assistance. Further, a passion for social justice and equality of care and services for all individuals regardless of circumstances, inclusive of individuals who have committed offenses or in odds with social norms. These principles are the driving force in why I chose social work.

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.

Many personal and professional life experiences have been my motivation to pursue a degree in Social Work. Although I was unaware that this would later be my profession of interest, my personal life situations caused me to have to come into contact with a few social workers. The social workers that I have had the opportunity to meet have helped me with overcoming poverty, mental illness, child abuse, emotional instability, and domestic violence. My interest from pursuing a career as a parole officer, then a physical therapist to now a Social worker all shifted to this decision based on my life. Over the years I found myself enjoying helping others in need such as when I was employed as a Correctional officer and talking an offender from committing suicide causing me to question my future and whether I was in the wrong field.

I chose that field because I felt it gave me the most flexibility to help others. As time passed and watching professionals in the field of social work, I learned that social work could give me flexibility and the tools needed to help others also. Social work slowly became a passion through observation, and the fact that the core values of social work relate strongly to my character. My passion of pursing a master’s of social work is to be able to assist those in need with the tools given to me by psychology degree, and also assist those in need by showing them available resources. My psychology degree has prepared me to understand treatment plans and other tools that may be needed by a clinical social worker. I feel as though I am capable to transition and adjust appropriately as I have done my whole

As a graduate student, I’m often presented with one question. Why did you select social work as your major? Throughout my life people have always had the tendency to divulge their problems to me and ask for advice. As a small child I always had big dreams of becoming a police officer; so that I could be the voice for the scared or voiceless people. I also wanted to protect those who could not defend themselves.

In the past 34 years of my life I have had a wide arrange of experiences that have brought me to the decision to pursue a Master’s in Social Work degree. The earliest experience occurred when I was in elementary school, my Mom made the decision to go to college and after almost eight years and a lot of hard work she earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work. This experience inspired me in my own life to work hard and find something you love doing. She taught me the importance of helping others and seeking out justice for people who are less fortunate.

I chose to do research on a career as a social worker because, based on my Holland and MBTI code, this career best combines the conventional, social, and realistic aspects of my personality. I also feel that this career choice corresponds with my personal values, as it will allow me to channel my communication and problem-solving skills towards helping disadvantaged individuals and families.

The major reason I have chosen the social work profession is because I have been blessed with a natural problem-solving ability. I use this skill to teach and help others so they can help themselves. My philosophy well known, you can give and man a fish, but the key to success is to teach him to fish. As the very first individual within my family to hold a bachelor’s degree and soon to be master’s degree, I am beyond excited about my future endeavors and receiving my master’s degree in social work. This will allow me the opportunity to improve the quality of life and well-being for the people in my community and surrounding communities on an even greater level.

I am pursing a Master of Social Work degree from Texas State University because it is my life ambition to help those in need. In order to best serve others, I want to first empower myself with amble knowledge and experience. I believe attaining a graduate degree in social work from Texas State is the best way to equip myself with the proper tools and education to be a powerful change agent in the field. I am sure social work is the profession for me, and after completing my undergraduate studies in social work, I am ready to advance my knowledge base and open more opportunities for myself as a graduate student.

Working in the Social Work field has been a great experience. I have learned how to access resource as well as provide my clients with beneficial information that helps them through their particular situations. Expanding my education in social work will allow me to expand my knowledge of the field while giving me the opportunity to be a better advocate for my community. Having a Master’s in Social Work will also give me the opportunity to explore different careers such as my focus as a potential school counselor.

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