Learning from the ‘Littles’
In this interview:
Kristi Daisa retells how her undergraduate experience led to a previously undiscovered passion for social work. Daisa explains how the diverse range of experiences amongst her cohort has influenced her learning, and why finding camaraderie amongst peers is important for incoming MSW students. Daisa also illustrates her passion with working with children, who she affectionately calls ‘the littles’, and how she tackled working with adolescents within her field internships. Read Here
Experiencing Social Work Abroad
In this interview: Dayomi Denoly details how her academic career as a hospitality undergrad at BU and
interactions with a social worker influenced her decision to pursue an MSW. Denoly also
explains how her life-changing experiences volunteering for a medical brigade in
Nicaragua not only gave her a new perspective and motivation in entering the social
work industry, but also gave her newfound interests in finding social work opportunities
abroad. Denoly ends the interview with sharing her perspective on how incoming MSW
students must be ready to undergo their own personal growth and benefit from their
willingness to be open to change. Read Here
Using Social Work for Justice
In this interview: Charlotte Goldberger delves into her passion for tackling juvenile justice issues through
research and policy. In this article, Goldberger outlines her many research projects that
bridge the disciplines of social work and law together, with intention to better
understand the gaps in care for juveniles within the law and how to fill them. Goldberger
explains how the skills she is learning through BUSSW’s MSW program will be
indispensable to her ultimate goal: becoming an attorney representing juveniles in court. Read Here
Discovering Your Passions
In this interview: First-year clinical student, Marcus Shaw, retells his educational journey and how he discovered his own passions during a time of great personal struggle. In detailing his process of self-discovery during this period, Marcus goes into how self-kindness and wellness played a critical role in the discovery of his passions and career pursuits. In addition to being a Clinical MSW student here at BU School of Social Work, Marcus also supports the student community here at BU through his role as an undergraduate academic advisor for the BU Department of Sociology & African American Diaspora Studies Program. Read Here
Creating an Impact on Queer & Non-Binary Youth
In this interview: Vincent Turnbull, a BU research technician and current part-time MSW student, reflects on their journey from neuroscience education and research to a career switch into social work. Vincent speaks about how their experience with therapy greatly impacted their life and sparked his motivation to pursue a career in social work. Vincent also details their hopes to provide queer and non-binary youth with resources, support, and affirmation in their future career. Read Here
Understanding the lived experiences of others
In this interview: Osin Ghimire details her interest in the life stories of her clients, her interest in in-home therapy work with families, and her own lived experiences as a first-generation student from an immigrant family household. She further explains her desire to explore social structures and welfare systems of other countries, ending stigma around therapy, and the importance for advocating for one’s clients. Read Here
Community, Found Family, and Dominoes
In this interview: David Andrade explains his passion for community building and engagement through his lived experience growing up in Latin American communities in Jamaica Plains, his experience as a Graduate Res-Life Assistant, and his long-standing Domino Club at BU.
Andrade also illustrates how his passion for elevating communities feeds into his dream of empowering other voices within the Social Work field and founding a non-profit community center. Read here
How a Career in Nutrition Lead to a Passion in Social Justice
In this interview: Abigail Hammond speaks about how the cumulative experiences of her upbringing in upstate New York, her initial career in nutrition, and work in Binghamton, New York influenced her to pivot towards the field of social work. In her interview, Abigail also gives
thoughtful advice to younger graduate students about letting go of the pressure of ‘needing to know’ your future’s path, and instead embracing the options ahead with an open mind and flexibility. Read here