Social Work Personal Statement

My decision to purse a career in the field of Social Work has been influenced by several factors, including my environment, culture, education, work history, and personal diversity. Growing up in a low-income community, my environment played an important role in introducing me to a variety of social problems, such as gang violence and drug abuse, at an early age. My environment motivated me to escape these social disadvantages by advancing my education and creating more opportunities for myself. My culture reinforced strong values such as unconditional support to those in need, which gave me a sense of pride in my close-knit community and motivated me to improve quality of life. In school, I initially pursed a degree in Psychology in order to eventually become a psychiatrist and help those suffering from drug addiction, such as those I saw in my community. However, my pursuit of a second degree in Sociology helped me realize how different groups of people, especially when divided into different social classes, have access to different resources and opportunities. This made me aware of the various social inequalities that exist in today’s society and convinced me to advocate for change with a degree in Social Work. Later in life, my experiences with disadvantaged populations gave me a profound respect for the power of social services. Together, these factors motivated me to pursue a career in Social Work, where I would be able to improve the overall quality

I feel I have gained a good insight into the role of a social worker through my studies, placements and reading magazines such as the Community Care magazine. Whilst studying Health and Social care, I also volunteered as a community organiser and believe I have had an insight

I an undergraduate student that is passionate about social work as a whole, along with the direct assistance of vulnerable communities. I aim to graduate with a Bachelor’s of Social Work under Northern Arizona University’s BSW program with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Within this degree, I will be involved in a social work internship program for at least one semester to expand my experiences in field work. Because I aspire to be a licensed clinical social worker, I am working towards achieving a Masters of Social Work from a graduate school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). I intend on getting licensed in California.

The following essay is based on the statement of intent I submitted with my application for the BSW program and furthers my reflection on how my personal growth and development throughout my personal, professional and educational experiences influence my outlook and future goals as a returning professional. Before entering the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program at McGill I worked as a health care activist and was motivated to continue working in this capacity after completing the degree, however, through the various classes, course material, and peer discussions I have been able to deepen my thought process and refine my critical thinking on how I can use the multiple components of my life experiences to better contribute to the solution

I am applying for the Social Work Master's Degree because primarily making a difference in people’s lives is the most important aspect of a future career to me, than any other. By being at your College and qualifying as a social worker, I believe I can achieve this and become a supportive and caring member. While growing up, I have gained some insight into mental health when I looked after my 92 year old great grandmother. All the difficulties and challenges she had with eating and remembering things. I would like to gain further knowledge on this. Another family member had a drug and alcohol addiction and I got to witness how it affected his mental health and his interaction with others. These personal experiences inspired me to further the desire to become a social worker.

I have been working as a social worker for the past three years. In all these years, it has always been my desire and passion to acquire enhanced social skills and knowledge to help me empower disadvantaged individuals and families take control of their lives. My desire therefore to pursue a Masters of Social Work degree (MSW) has been inspired by over three years of continuous work with families, children, youths and adults who require support to cope and combat oppressive structures and social injustices. It has therefore been my dream to pursue MSW program which I believe is the only program that can help me to accomplish my goal.

Throughout my life, I have experienced a variety of situations that fostered my desire to pursue a career in Social Work. Two common themes threading through my time helping others; working with the homeless population and working with young adults. Upon transferring to Boise State University in Fall 2014, I

Martin Luther King, Jr said, “There is no greater reward than to make a fundamental difference in someone’s life”. To me, Social work is a profession that involves helping individuals, families and others who need assistance. Knowing that I would someday help people makes me feel happy and fulfilled. I have been a student of the BSW program for some months now and this is the end of the first semester. Throughout these few months, I have grown and learnt more than I thought I would. Although, there have been some challenges but I have been able to surpass them and know that this is really what I want to do with my life in the nearest future. In this paper, I would be discussing about my experiences in this program since these few months

My interest in pursuing a graduate education social work was fostered by my observation of the usage of the health care system. Through interactions with those around me, while volunteering and working in my community, synagogue, and camps, I saw how often the health care system was not conducive to providing the change in others lives. These opportunities of working with youth and families provided me a glimpse of how there was a need by individuals for emotional and psychological support and it was not being met. I saw how often times these individuals did not know to how to utilize resources and obtain support services. Frequently I saw how when an individual or their family member had a mental health crisis, the situation was compounded

This letter includes details of my personal background, career objectives and personal evaluation relevant to the application for a Master’s of Social Work. As part of this letter, I will include personal life experiences that I consider the key characteristics of my life that have defined my character and have shaped my values and beliefs. Furthermore, I will relate my career goals and the reasons why I consider that I would be an effective clinical social work student and discuss what makes me ready for graduate school. I will my weakness and strengths. In addition, I will explain why I believe that Widener University is the best fit for me and why I am a suitable fit for Widener University.

I would like to be a voice for them by providing continuous support where it’s needed most. I have an understanding that Social Work will require time, attention, and patience which is what I am committed to.

I am interested in obtaining my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University so that I can be better equipped to continue working in the field of social work. Upon receiving my Master’s in Social Work, not only will I have gained more education and training, but I will also be able to further assist those in need. I plan to use my degree by obtaining a position as a school social worker. This will give me an opportunity to work directly with the children in schools to help make sure that their needs are met and voices are heard. I look forward to empowering students and their families to be successful as well as helping

As a student who began her college career without specific objectives, I never thought I would be writing a personal statement for an application to receive a Master’s Degree in the social work profession. However, I feel now that there is no other future for me than that of offering my education and personal commitment to vulnerable individuals in order to stabilize their lives. After careful consideration of all areas of social work, I have found that my main area of interest is in providing resources and encouragement for individuals with disabilities to gain the freedom to live independent lifestyles without discrimination. My personal goal in this profession is to make every possible effort in assisting these individuals with

Throughout my life, there have been many events that led to my decision about choosing the Social Work field as my career. As a child of Mexican immigrant parents, I have learned of hard work as a priority and diligence a core value. I was the first in my family to attain a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree, and hopefully a master’s degree in Social Work. This dream of enriching my education became a goal whenever my role in assisting the underrepresented students in my community needed a broader scope of social worker skills. Skills such as negotiation, partnership, professional competence, networking, and accountability have become daily work skills that could be enhanced with a higher education. With a combination of higher education skills and my perseverance I will attain my goal on becoming a positive role model for my community and motivating minorities to engage in higher education.

Social Work is a distinctive practice and an ever-changing field in our world today. A few especially intriguing aspects of this profession are the wide spectrum of its professional values and ethics, appreciation for human diversity, and the emphasis on social and economic justice. With such widespread approaches and focuses, a master degree in Social Work would open endless and exciting possibilities for my future. However, I believe that before a career is even considered, one must examine their personal motivations and influences.