Statement Of Purpose: A Career As A Social Service Worker

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My name is Brittany Chaves. I grew up and still live in Cambridge, Ontario. This is my first year at Mohawk College and I am in the Social service worker program. The reason I decided to take the social service worker program is because I love helping others. Some things that I like to do in my spare time is read mystery books and spending time with friends and family. I love playing Rugby but unfortunately because of an injury I could not play this year.

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