Student Blogs
A Day in the Life: My MSW Field Internship
By Bianca V. (MSW’23) As a second-year student in the MSW program at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), I have often felt like a circus performer this semester while juggling four classes, a field placement, a part-time job, friends, and other responsibilities. While classes and my field placement certainly take... More
An MSW Student’s Tips for Relocating to Boston
By Krystal K. (MSW'23) I moved from Georgia to Malden, Massachusetts specifically for BU School of Social Work’s MSW program. In case you were wondering, that’s about 1,000 miles from point A to point B, and some of you may be trekking across even longer distances. If you’re reading this, you... More
Living in Allston: Tips from a BUSSW Student
By Isabella N. (MSW'24) If you’re new to Boston, it can be challenging to know the best neighborhoods for apartments outside of Boston University (BU) campus housing. I’d like to share my journey of finding an apartment and what I learned along the way to help you find your new Boston... More
A Field Ed Survival Guide from MSW Student Bianca V.
By Bianca V. (MSW'23) I entered my first year as a BUSSW student with a lot of preconceived ideas about what social work looked like in certain settings. I also thought I knew which populations I could work with based on my skill set and experience, or lack thereof (yes, you... More
Off-Campus Cohorts: An Essential Piece of Your MSW Journey
By Diego A. (MSW’23, Fall River Campus) There is no need to consider it a cliché -- in BUSSW’s Off-Campus Program, I guarantee you’ll make a close personal connection with at least one other member of your cohort. The cohort model is an indispensable part of the BUSSW off-campus experience. Without... More
My Favorite Class: Human Behavior 723 – Adult Psychopathology
By Channing D. (MSW’22) Picking a favorite class during my time at BUSSW is akin to asking a parent to choose their favorite child. During my 2 ½ years of the MSW program, there have been so many fantastic readings, lectures, films, and live classroom activities that have enhanced my learning, More
5 Self-Care Myths I Unlearned While Earning My MSW
By Lauren S. (MSW'22) Self-care is talked about a lot in the field of social work. In 2021, self-care was added to our Social Work Code of Ethics and is a “key component of ethical and professional practice.” Without practices of self-care, we may be more likely to make an unethical... More
Post-Grad Plan: Finding Your Career Path in Social Work
Job search. Two words that immediately make me cringe (cue the nervous laughter)! It’s never too early to start thinking about your post-grad plan. But never fear, I am here to help ease your nerves and let you know that when you graduate, you will not be alone in this! First, here’s... More
Advice from a First-Year MSW Student: Beyond the Pandemic
Hello! My name is Sam and I am a part-time Macro major. I just finished my first of three years in the part-time program at BUSSW, which means I began my Master of Social Work (MSW) program in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. I will start by saying that my... More
Juggling Work & Grad School
Hi! My name is Dunia and I am a second-year MSW student at BU School of Social Work majoring in Clinical Practice and specializing in Behavioral Health. This is part two of my two part series all about balancing your life in grad school. If you missed part one, you... More