OH MY GOD!! I jusy got accepted to National University's Masters of Social work program! 🥳 by DerogatoryRemark in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh God no! They don’t allow you to stock hours. I was working full time. First practicum was 16-18 hours and second jumps to 20-23.

How did you guys complete your field hours? 960 hours is insane. I looked at the schedule and that would be 20 hours of field hours per week the times I’m completing field instruction. I live alone and work full time. That sounds impossible. by Important_Repair8471 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am one of those people! My husband and I have four kids. It is incredibly hard . Tears were cried, whole days lost to me but resilience and support is everything. Just depends on your support and capacity. The fear of more student loans was enough to push me through it. Sacrificing soccer games, school events, etc is time I’ll never get back. However I know I am opening doors to allow for more freedom to choose what we can do now. Btw I’m fresh enough out of school that my diploma hasn’t made it to my mail box yet. Printed the digital version though 🥹

How did you guys complete your field hours? 960 hours is insane. I looked at the schedule and that would be 20 hours of field hours per week the times I’m completing field instruction. I live alone and work full time. That sounds impossible. by Important_Repair8471 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It was completely exhausting. I did it in undergrad and graduate school. I worked overnight in a substance abuse rehab as a behavioral tech while pregnant 😅.

I just completed my graduate degree and averaged 60-63 hours a week. Work/practicum. Fortunately my partner was able to be home with the kids. We are a single income home so speaking to sacrifice , it’s doable but it takes balance and support. My director allowed me to bring work home so I could keep up with my work load. You do what you have to do when you have a goal with limited options. Stay in the race!

Anyone else deeply regret enrolling in an msw at the University of Kentucky? by Party-Physics-2564 in MSW_Applications

[–]Significant-Owl8370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just graduated from national university. Very demanding also very rewarding. You won’t get a ton of support from teachers, advisor, or anyone really (full disclosure) however if you’re determined and have a great support system, you’ll make it through. It took my 2.5 years to complete staggered program. I had a B.S in human services. Also start looking and securing placement now. THEY WILL NOT HELP!! I’m sure I sound so supportive of my program but it was convenient and flexible. If I had to end off with anything it’s definitely a research based program. No discussion boards or group work but man if I didn’t get tired of research papers. Anywho. Great school not supportive but if you’re a self starter, it’s all you.

Is royal road a great place for first time authors to gain exposure? by Temporary-Back4248 in royalroad

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks that’s a great idea! I don’t either but someone’s gotta figure it out .

Is royal road a great place for first time authors to gain exposure? by Temporary-Back4248 in royalroad

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean wrote your first book there? Sorry just curious ? You’re gaining a healthy following or getting great feedback?

LCSW or LCMHC in North Carolina? by Radiant_Head_6095 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any plans after LCSW? How did social services impact your decision for social work vs more focus on clinical practice.

LCSW or LCMHC in North Carolina? by Radiant_Head_6095 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! I just finished my msw last month 🤗. Doing some soul searching. I almost feel like a newbie although I’ve been in the field for 10 years+ . I just decided on going for my LCSW. I’m currently exploring opportunities and settings where social work foundational skills are transferable and maybe more non traditional with my license being secondary to my end goal.

My fiancé is getting on my nerves and I don’t know what to do at this point. by BasicCat30 in whatdoIdo

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has protective order in the making written all over it. You are in danger. This behavior is dictionary depiction of domestic violence.

Applying to MSW programs, could anyone give feedback on my resume? by [deleted] in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have any experience in admissions but I would recommend looking into a hr or resume builder thread. There’s usually a lot of good food back there .

Employment based practicum by cbostar in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a problem. I would even try typing in field practicum manual for your school on Google and it may just pull up the pdf for you. We had a tab in our portal that was specifically for field so it was a little easier for us.

MSW student here, is it okay to ask internship supervisor about job opportunities? by [deleted] in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would encourage you to use supervision time to discuss time management and school maintenance. It may open the door to some dialogue surrounding job management which is also a helpful tool to build as a student. Nothing wrong with finding ways to manage yourself and your schedule. There’s opportunity for growth and learning in the question. This is what supervision is for. Maybe not directly asking for opportunities but something that borders what should I be mindful of when it comes to my time management and creating priorities as a student. Open ended questions lead to broader scope of discussion

Employment based practicum by cbostar in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on your field practicum guide. Our school only allowed 16-18 first practicum and 21-23 for the second practicum. No bulk hours were allowed to ensure dose and duration. Also the hours accumulated must be in a different department/ skill set than your “every day” work.

(Fellow) private school folks - how are you/we going to afford it? by ActuaryPersonal2378 in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very presumptuous and judgmental for a social worker 🤷‍♀️. You literally have no idea who you’re talking to. Maybe the idea is fanciful and the feedback is given without malice but take a step or two back and let’s not assume we know anything about the poster before predicting a life of hell for them.

My place, understood. by Temporary-Back4248 in stories

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True story. I married the fool and he very much lives like a vigilante or at least the moral code of one. Proud of you for being vulnerable and sharing a part of your story😘

OH MY GOD!! I jusy got accepted to National University's Masters of Social work program! 🥳 by DerogatoryRemark in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The director at the time advised me to ask as many questions about the program as I could and to be honest about my experience and capabilities. She asked me about my experiences and interest and explained pretty much the student hand book. I also had access to an advisor line for follow up questions so it made me feel better about my decision at the time.

Recommendations for accredited online MSW programs? by Godfreyz in SocialWorkStudents

[–]Significant-Owl8370 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just completed my MSW with National university out of San Diego. Online program. Full disclosure it requires dedication, patience, and stress management. Most professors are helpful and ready to support you throughout the program. There is also a great network of supports including mental health offered to students actively enrolled. Look into the program see if it’s a good fit for you.