My Career: My Dream Career In Social Work

I chose to go into social work because the profession is not only my dream career, but my passion as well. The ability to call myself a social worker is not just my job title, but part of my identity. I have always wanted to make an impact on our world and be a leader in my generation, and social work is where my personal skill set and strengths will be best put to use. As the last 4 years in my undergraduate studies have rolled along, I have developed my unique, personal traits alongside brilliant minds belonging to the future social workers of America. Many of which plan on going right out into the field and using their degrees to make an immediate impact in their local communities. For me, I would love the opportunity to further hone my

I find the literature quite interesting and enjoy thinking abstractly about the many theories of human behavior that make up the social work world. The cornerstone of my BSW education was the systems theory mixed into the core competencies of social work. Systems theory was the first theory taught in all my undergraduate classes and frequently referenced throughout the entire program. My understanding of social work at the most basic level stems from the systems theory. Knowing that every move I make affects everyone else in a situation keeps me honest and guides my work to produce the highest quality of care for all clients. As interesting as the theories of social work are, my own personal experiences in the field have shaped my identity as a social worker much more directly than the theories and methods in the books ever

I have spent the majority of my life in small towns and cities and long for the chance to spend some time in an urban setting. As I have met people from the Detroit area in school, I gather that the city is beginning to bounce back, but not to what it was before. I don’t know that Detroit will come back as an industrial powerhouse. I am hoping for a smaller, eclectic city full of diverse individuals. As a young social worker interested in working with communities, I can see myself stepping up in the local area and helping lead the way in the push for social change in Detroit. I am a very proud Michigander and plan on calling this state my home for a long time. It would be an amazing experience to help Detroit rise up from its ashes into something beautiful. On a more personal note, I am a huge Detroit sports fan (No, living in the U.P. did not convert me into a “cheese head”) so living in an area where I can actually attend the events I see on TV would be a great addition to my personal life. Also, one of my favorite hobbies is playing music. I often play shows at local venues singing and playing guitar. With Detroit’s amazing music history, living in the city would grow the musical aspect of my life. As far as financial demands, I have some federal loans I am willing to take out to cover what I cannot initially pay out of pocket. My family also occasionally pitches in for my education during the holidays so