Statement of Purpose 1.Discuss how your interest in social work evolved and the philosophy upon which this interest is based. Illustrate this discussion using examples from educational, vocational, and/or personal experiences. Before thinking about going to graduate school, I was sitting beside the green screen looking at my client’s face to make sure everything looked impeccable. Working on set was my life after graduating from Cal State Dominguez Hills. To some people doing makeup for a living may seem superficial, but boosting confidence is what I like to do. All in all, my love for artistry is a fun hobby that pays the bills and keeps my creative juices at flow. Throughout my spiritual journey I’ve come to realize that there are more …show more content…
I said, would he have grown up in better environment and community his life might have been a little better. My professor suggested that’s not true, it doesn’t matter where you grow up or whether you have a family or not. He himself grew up as a young fatherless African American boy in Compton who became “successful” in life. All in all, who determines what success is for every individual? Is everyone built equally to cope with systematic oppression and the grips of depression? Everyone’s struggle is different and we should never put everyone into a singular category of fate. Disregarding societal factors as non contributive to a person mentality and behavior is what can truly be quoted as unrealistic. During my internship I was taught that the key to better your self is understanding why your life is the way it is. That is the conversation I had with that young man. That growing up with out a father and having a drug addict mother is hard for anyone. When it came to my male clients I would always ask, “Was your father present during your childhood”? Of those who answered yes 90% of the time “present” meant their father figure was only there as an abusive form of authority. Furthermore, when it came to clients who were constantly relapsing on drug abuse, in order to aid their struggle we helped them by identifying inner struggles that they never settled with. For example, being molested, as a child was a very
Part I (Autobiographical Essay): What were the significant factors that influenced your choice of social work? What skills and experiences do you have that will contribute to your success as a graduate student and social work professional? How is the GCSW a good place for you to build on those skills? 2 pages, double spaced, 12 point font
Someone’s life background can often be destructive, or it can empower a person to find a way out and end up helping others who have walked an analogous pathway. I came from an eminently dysfunctional family where at the age of four I was left at home alone, overnight. Scared and alone, I awoke from a bad dream, and went outside to find my parents nowhere to be seen. Having no idea where my parents were, the next door neighbor called the police. For which, I was taken by the police only to be returned to my neglectful parents the next day. At age ten my parents became verbally, mentally, and emotionally abusive, for which the school personelle and counselors all
Explain how you became interested in social work and why you chose social work as a major.
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of a social work and how it differs from other related professions through the use of a summary sheet which will include the roles of all the major professions involved in the service of DFATS.
Ai Create a guide for the new social care worker about how to reflect on their practice. The guide must include the headings listed with an explanation of each.
Sometimes we run cases by each other in meetings so we can help each other with the hard cases. We do staff meetings so we see each other regularly. If I have a question or challenge with the case I can also go to my supervisor for help.” •Describe the partnerships, relationships the social worker has with other community agencies and/or legislators. You have to be able to work with people because were all connected.
1.Evidence an understanding of the nature of social work in contemporary society. Relate to how social works deal with the demand of care and control
1a) Social work is a profession that helps those in need. Providing resources, developing social policies, implementing programs, etc. In order to be successful in the social work field and to implement these values one must understand different culture systems, human behavior, know the importance of social relationships, have the concept of self-actualization, and understand the values and ethics needed for social work practice. 1b) There is a system that integrates these values. Learning about a specific culture gives the social worker a foundation when working with a specific population. In order to provide resources, the social worker must have
It amazes me how these people can impeccably create art just by using the right tools and skills. To me, make up is a great way to express myself artistically, it’s a form of art. I don’t just put on make up because I have to, it makes me happy, it makes me feel more put together, it is something that I put my time and effort into doing and perfecting. I love everything about it, the confidence it gives me, how diverse it is today, and especially the endless boundless options that you can do. My career goal is to continue to learn and improve my skills so that one day become a celebrity make up artist and open my own salon.
A. My interest in social work began at a young age. In middle school I started attending my school’s church and became heavily involved in the church’s youth group. It was then that I was first introduced to the act of service and what it really means to help others. As part of our activities, we would feed the homeless and visit convalescent hospitals to volunteer. By participating in these activities, I began to take interest in the homeless and elderly populations. Another avenue that sparked my interest in Social Work was a classmate’s father, who was a Social Worker for the county. He and I would have discussions about the duty of a Social Worker and I would constantly ask him questions to satiate my curiosity about the
In completing this essay an opportunity was given to visit a social service agency to interview a social worker. The interview will focus on the educational background of the social worker, job duties, training, funding, organization structure, target population, recommended opportunities for growth, and the correlation between social work and course work.
Entry 1 On this module you have explored what might have led you to join the social work profession. Why is it important to think about your motivations for becoming social workers and how might this affect the way you practice? Why is self-awareness important in social work practice? Given your own unique background, what areas of social work might you find challenging and why?
How do you account for your interest in social work? In your response, discuss paid or volunteer experiences that support your choice of social work as a profession?
This year, I spent my summer vacation in random locations around campus parked in front of my laptop. For the first time in my life I experienced where my career path could take me and what it would be like. Coming into this project, I had an idea of how the research process works from a past class, but I also knew there would be a lot to learn. Thus far, I would say I have learned a lot about myself and about research this summer. The overarching lesson was in patience. When I am excited about something new or have a question I usually take the shortest path to learning more. Usually, I answer my simple questions with a thirty second Google search. That strategy was clearly not going to work this summer. Instead, I learned to be patient with the process. I learned to look deeper in my literature review. I learned to use past research as a stepping stone for my current project. I learned that statistical analysis does not happen in an hour. I learned that good statistical analysis takes more than one run to find the numbers you are looking for. I learned that writing is a process. It takes several attempts to make a paragraph sound just right. This summer, I learned patience, and after months of waiting, I have also learned a lot about how peer, parent, and personality influences affect college alcohol use. In the end, I would say the lessons in patience were all worth the answers they produced.
1. Please briefly explain your motivation for seeking a Master's degree in social work. In your response, please explain what you anticipate changing as a result of a master’s degree in social work and discuss your vision of how you will use your degree.