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 […]
Student Life as a Commuter: Riding in from Rhode Island
By Cyrena Gawuga (SSW‘19) Let me introduce myself: My name is Cyrena. I have an academic background in medical science and I am a macro practice major. As a full-time student, I also travel to the Boston campus from Providence, RI—not the typical commute. There is no denying it—commuting can be a real grind. For […]
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 […]