Share your reason/s for choosing social work.

The area where I grew up are composed of needy people. Their needs are different. Some of

them need financial support while the others need psychosocial support like encouragement

and guidance in order to have a better life. At my young age, I observed a lot of predicaments in

our society not only from the people but even in the environment itself. There are certain

parts of our place that if can be developed, it could turn out as a source of income and will

promote employment as well as beautify our place which is a big help for the community as a

whole. I really wanted to help people and to make a change for better. But I am not rich nor

employed because I am just a student. Because of this aspiration of mine that made me choose

to be a devoted and successful Social worker in the future. As we all know that, Social Work is a

practice-based profession and an academic decipline that promotes social change and

development, social cohesion and the empowerment and liberation of people such as social

justice, human rights, collective responsibility and respect for diversities.

(https://www.easaww.org > global definition)

Moreover, I chose BS Social Work because the principles and code of ethics appeal to my world

view. The principles of self-determination, cultural competency, social justice, dignity and

advocacy describe my own values. I believe that this will give me a way to put these values into

practice and will allow me to have a job that I truly believe in. I want a profession where I am

able to help empower individuals and families to find solutions, advance changes in social

policy, promote social justice, and pull communities together in a way that fosters both human

and global well-being.

Anoher thing is that, it is my dream course. I know from the very start that it will prepare me for

direct-service positions such as caseworker or mental health assistant which I really love to do.

In the future, I will put all Social Work principles into action by identifying people and

communities in need of help, assess clients' needs, situations, strenghts and support networks

to determine their goals, help patients understand their diagnosis and make the necessary

adjustment to their lifestyle, housing, or healthcare. For example, I may help people make their

transition from the hospital back to their homes and communities. And also I may help protect

vulnerable children and help families find housing or services such childcare or apply for

benefits like foodstamps. There are so many responsibilities a social worker must learn and

apply. But I believe that a career in social work is a gift that will allow me into the intimate life's

of wonderful people. As confucius said, "Choose a job you love and you never have to work a

day in your life." These are the reasons why I chose BS Social Work.