Life… Post-Graduation
Hi, I’m Daniel Mango and I recently completed my MSW at BUSSW. This blog post is about my post-graduation plans. Like many, due to COVID-19 my original plan has changed. We are currently living in a world where everything looks different, doesn’t it? I want to inspire those who feel down, hopeless, or pessimistic about […]
Working While Earning an MSW: My Off-Campus Experience
Hi everyone, my name is Eva Patricia. I am a part-time student at BUSSW’s Fall River Campus majoring in Clinical Practice. My goal for my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) is to combine my knowledge of social work with my background in Criminal Justice to work in one of the state’s female prisons, hopefully in […]
Stand Out Macro Class: State Policy
Hello — my name is Jonathan and I am an Advanced Standing (AS) MSW student majoring in macro social work. As an AS student, I complete the MSW program in one year because I already have a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. This spring, I am taking State Policy and I have to say that […]
Why I Chose BUSSW’s Worcester Hybrid Program
Hi, my name is Channing and I am a first-year clinical practice major at BUSSW’s Worcester Campus. After more than 5 years of working and life in the “real” world, I decided it was time to head back to school and to pursue the type of career I truly wanted: a career where I was […]
Customize your BUSSW Education: Specializations and Dual Degrees
Hi, my name is Joseli and I am a second-year student at BU School of Social Work, majoring in macro practice and specializing in Trauma and Violence. The specializations at BUSSW are one of the many aspects that make this program unique. Through specializations, students have the option to focus their courses and field education experiences around […]
Choosing a Major: Clinical or Macro? A Spotlight on Macro Social Work
Hi, I’m Lizzy. I graduated from BUSSW’s MSW program in 2018 and am currently in my last semester of the dual degree Master of Social Work/Master of Public Health Program at BUSPH. I’m also a full-time Admissions Advisor here at the School of Social Work, so you have probably heard from me before! As a […]
Why I Chose BUSSW
By Alex S., Student Ambassador Choosing an MSW program can be a daunting task. There are several variables to keep in mind when considering the different social work programs: What does their curriculum focus on? Where is the school located? Is it a reputable institution? What are the field education opportunities? What are the research […]
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 […]