Traveling to Puerto Rico with BUSSW, Post-Hurricane Maria: One Year Later
My name is Katelyn and I am a macro social work student in the dual degree program with Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. As a student at BUSSW, there are a lot of exciting opportunities that students can take advantage of! For instance, MSW students have the opportunity to travel to […]
Guide to Your First Year at BUSSW
First Year MSW “Cheat Sheet” (Kat. T.) After my first year quickly came to a close, there were quite a few things I wish I knew at the beginning. In order to help make your transition a little easier, here’s a little “cheat sheet” to your first year here on the Charles River Campus. Readings […]
Advocacy
Hear Me! I am a Social Worker! (Kat T.) Being a social worker means being an advocate – for yourself, for your clients, and for justice for all. So, how and when do you use your voice? When I came to BUSSW I thought I was already well “voiced” in advocacy, but in reality, I […]
Field Experience
Adult in Need of Supervision (Kat T.) Yes, you read that right. I am 23 years old and I need supervision! As a budding social worker, supervision is a must. Internship, practicum, field education – no matter what you call it – it is where you put your knowledge to the test in social work […]
Graduate Housing
Life as an RA (Lizzy C.) Before starting graduate school, I was worried about the same thing most graduate students worry about – money. When I considered the cost of tuition, housing, food, and making sure I had enough money left over for a social life, I knew there was no way I would be […]
Graduate Housing
Living On-Campus at BU (Kat T.) Once you’ve been accepted to grad school, everything starts piling on – the decisions, the fears, and, of course, the excitement! When I moved to Boston, I was very unfamiliar with the area and overwhelmed by the options. After several not so fruitful google searches for “cheap apartments in […]
Transition to Grad Life in Boston
Brand New Bostonian (Kat T.) I moved to Boston from Ripon, Wisconsin, where I went to undergrad, and almost everything is different! Moving to a new city can be challenging, but hopefully this advice will help to make the transition a bit easier. Dress for Success Check your weather app every morning! The weather can change […]
BUSSW Hosts First Macro Mixer
On Wednesday, February 8, the BU School of Social Work Admissions Office hosted its first Macro Matters Mixer, an effort to raise awareness about the macro side of social work and to offer an opportunity for networking amongst various audiences. Faculty, staff, alumni and current students gathered to mix and mingle with 20 perspective macro students […]
BRIDGE Program Graduates Eight
On December 12, 2016, friends, family, faculty, alumni, and members of the BUSSW community gathered to celebrate eight special students as they graduated from the Building Refugee and Immigrant Degrees for Graduate Education (BRIDGE) Program. Recognizing that while immigrants and refugees make numerous contributions to the larger society, they often face significant challenges ranging from […]
Deciding on Grad School in Social Work and Choosing BUSSW
I developed an interest in macro social work through my previous work in psychiatric research as a financial & program manager. I was involved in grants management as well as the development of health-focused psychological interventions for inpatient populations. The experience sparked my interest in the macro-level aspects of program planning, implementation, and evaluation. I […]