Personal Narrative: A Career In Social Work

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When I was in search for the university that I would attend for the next four years, I wanted it to feel like home. Without a doubt Stockton was that place, we got to go on a tour and seeing the students, getting to talk to them, and just standing by lake fred brought me a sense of comfort, and I knew then that Stockton was the place for me. I selected Social Work as my major because I have a passion for helping people and empowering people who are disadvantaged. After graduating from Stockton I plan to work on obtaining my Masters in Social Work and becoming a Licensed Clinical Social worker in a children’s hospital or mental health institution. My adopted cousins inspire me to do my best because without them I would not have saw first hand

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