Category: Student Ambassador Blog

A Typical Day at a First-Year Placement

Hi! My name is Alex and I am a BU School of Social Work student ambassador at the Charles River campus. I am currently a first-year student with a clinical practice major. I am also pursuing the Trauma and Violence specialization. In this blog I provide an overview of field education and describe what an […]

A Day in the Life of a BUSSW Student: Daniel

By Daniel M., Student Ambassador The life of an MSW student can be tough–but rewarding too. There is an endless list of things to balance: field placements, classes, part-time work (many students work approximately 10 hours per week), side projects, personal life, and, of course, the elusive self-care routine. I’m hoping this blog post documenting […]

Why Should You Pursue an MSW Degree?

By Joseli A., BUSSW Student Ambassador Choosing to pursue a master’s degree program is a big decision to make no matter what your professional life goals are. Your mind races with questions like: What do I want my future to look like?  What degree would make the most sense for me?  How much of an […]

Tips & Tricks for Student Success at BUSSW

Being an on-campus MSW student at Boston University is a new and different experience for all of our students. To help you successfully navigate on-campus life, former Student Ambassador Katelyn McSweeney shares these words of wisdom. Student Life Planning Stay on top of your schedule and assignments. I use Google Calendar through my BU email […]