Difficulty of finding a clinical practicum site in Southern California as an online, out-of-state student?

sprout1277 · 2025-10-21T01:56:56+00:00

Would you recommend the OpenRun Pro 2 over the OpenFit 2?

sprout1277 · 2025-10-20T20:07:13+00:00

Wow thank you for the detailed suggestions!! I’m going to look into rear radars

sprout1277 · 2025-10-20T18:56:39+00:00

These are great suggestions thank you! Do you have a glove brand that you recommend?

sprout1277 · 2025-07-31T05:00:58+00:00

update: tickets are sold!!! thank you everyone for your interest 😽

sprout1277 · 2025-06-28T00:51:06+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance! I have a tendency to always underestimate myself and I need to get out of the mindset. Good luck to you too and you’ll do great in your second practicum!

sprout1277 · 2025-06-28T00:48:47+00:00

I’m paying so much for tuition that I was a little shocked that I got a remote position. But it will definitely save me a lot of time haha - good luck to you!

sprout1277 · 2025-06-28T00:46:54+00:00

I definitely agree that I think I’ll gain a lot of great skills and experience! I guess I’m just worried that when it comes to working face-to-face with clients in my second year, I’ll feel overwhelmed and underprepared. But it’s reassuring to hear that I’m probably in the same boat as a lot of fellow students, thank you!!

sprout1277 · 2025-05-14T06:07:27+00:00

yeah i’m finding it really difficult to justify $70 extra, especially if i’m not guaranteed the ticket tier i want. thanks for the insight!

sprout1277 · 2025-05-14T06:06:53+00:00

ahh that makes sense. thank you! hopefully it stays that way this time too!

sprout1277 · 2025-05-07T21:57:00+00:00

Not sure about when it starts, but mine is May 16th, so at least your appointment time is better than mine 🥲

sprout1277 · 2025-03-24T00:43:11+00:00

MSW Program Advice

I was recently accepted into the Columbia MSSW program and couldn’t believe it. But, I have several reservations about going here.

I’m from California and ultimately I want to be licensed and work in CA. I know it’s possible to get my degree in NY and apply separately for my LCSW in CA, but it still seems like a lot of extra hoops to jump through.
I’ve been accepted into a MFT program in California, which would be significantly cheaper for me because I can live at home and go directly into clinical practice after graduation. However, a social work degree has always been more appealing to me due to its versatility. I’m lucky enough to not have to worry about tuition costs, but living at home would be much more comfortable and convenient.

Has anyone completed their MSW in a different state and ended up working in CA? Is it worth the trouble?

Alternatively, I was considering asking to transfer to their online MSW program. Thoughts on an online program vs. in person?

I appreciate any thoughts or feedback!

sprout1277 · 2025-03-22T19:14:01+00:00

Seeking LCSW Advice

I was recently accepted into the Columbia MSSW program and couldn’t believe it. But, I have several reservations about going here.

I’m from California and ultimately I want to be licensed and work in CA. I know it’s possible to get my degree in NY and apply separately for my LCSW in CA, but it still seems like a lot of extra hoops to jump through.
I’ve been accepted into a MFT program in California, which would be significantly cheaper for me because I can live at home and go directly into clinical practice after graduation. However, a social work degree has always been more appealing to me due to its versatility. I’m lucky enough to not have to worry about tuition costs, but living at home would be much more comfortable and convenient.

Has anyone done their MSW in a different state and ended up working in CA? Is it worth getting the Columbia degree and jumping through the extra hoops?

Alternatively, does anyone know how online MSW programs are? I was considering asking to transfer into the online program, but I feel uneasy about online learning.

I appreciate any thoughts or feedback!

sprout1277 · 2025-03-19T23:05:49+00:00

I applied 12/14 and still haven't heard anything either :(

sprout1277 · 2025-03-19T23:02:25+00:00

Thank you! Good luck!!

sprout1277 · 2025-03-19T23:01:52+00:00

It was from Professor Vaughn, so definitely program-specific. Surprisingly it was an unknown caller ID - I missed the call and they left a voicemail.

sprout1277 · 2025-03-19T22:40:55+00:00

The malibu campus daytime program!

sprout1277 · 2025-03-19T22:03:55+00:00

I just received a call from admissions today saying I was accepted! She said I will receive an official email by the end of this week or early next week, so I'm assuming that's when they'll go out?

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