Why did you decide to study Social Work?
This is a question I constantly get asked by family and friends and when meeting new people in different social settings.
Being 22 years old people are often interested in why I decided to study social work. Instead of studying education, business or sport and exercise science like most of my friends at uni, my interests and instincts led me into the world of social work. So let me tell you what motivated me to undertake this degree.
Just recently I was reading over one of my Year eight assignments which asked us to consider where we would like to be in ten years time. I had written that I hoped I would be a social worker, so social work is something that has always interested me. Having such a carefree and happy childhood also motivated me to study this degree. I often reminisce with Mum about the great times I had growing up with my sister and brother. This personal, positive experience has particularly influenced my interest in working with children, as I believe that all children should have a safe and memorable childhood.
Over the last two years at uni, I have heard so many empowering stories, formed some great friendships and support and am looking forward to learning much more.
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Hi Jenni,One of your colleague students has found you!! Congratulations on the blog and I hope placement is going well for you so far. Why Social Work? How many times do we get asked that in the few years we've spent at uni?! For me it was instinct, it's a win - win situation for me and the people i help or try to help, just knowing that we are trying to make a difference is gratifying.Just wanted to let you know i found you and I look forward to further posts.Take care,Manda
Thanks Manda. It's great to hear from you, I've been meaning to give you a call to see how placement is going. Why Social Work, yes it is a question we get asked often! Once I get organised hopefully I'll be posting more often. Goodluck with placement, Jenni
Nice to see you two having a blogging conversation and I am so glad you found found the blog Amanda. What a wonderful tool for all you on placement to stay updated with what each other are doing.
Do you think you could manage a blog a day Jenni?
Once I become more familiar with blogging, we should certainly talk about a blog a day Megan. I think that will be great. I was also going to start emailing other uni students on placement to let them know about SWAGS.
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