Republic of the Philippines

CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY

CARIG CAMPUS
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Telephone Nos. 078-396-0569 Local No. 019
College of Public Administration

Learning Insights

choosing social work as a career equips an intern with ambition, desire, vision, and the desire
to do the best things. My internship opportunity provided a more significant career
opportunity for me to grow as more emphasis was put offering guidance and supporting the
disadvantaged communities. My 500 hours internship program provided me appropriate
skills , very treasured experience, the knowledge I gained from my supervisor, staff and co-
interns. Actually, my internship experience was a journey to the moon and back. It was a
whole new experience.

The center I was in was always flooded with clients who needed various services from
us .Many of our clients come from various backgrounds and cultures than we (both interns
and staff) are accustomed to which I must be aware of when interacting with them. Juggling
of many clients at ago became very difficult for me to handle; it’s challenging being a new
intern

I had in mind that our field is congested with very emotional people since we cater clients
who has mental health like anxiety, depression etc. It also dawned on me that a social worker
should be an empathetic person. Practicing empathy in a strict person is very difficult. Some
clients are rigid and hard to control. I realized it is good for me to improve on my empathetic
skills in the future to serve better.

My internship with OASIS and seeing how many of our clients struggle from anxiety,
depression, Rape case, substance abuse has truly solified my thoughts to pursue social work.

I saw the felt the plight of the aged during my internship program. Most adults were rendered
homeless, with no one to take care of them. Have you imagined being left outside an old
home gate with no identification? This became my nightmare during my internship.

I look forward to embracing my next role. I know I will continue to be a life-long learner, but
I can acknowledge now that I have skills that I have developed during my first practicum that
I can bring into my next journey. I hope to offer my skill set fully to communities, and to
continue developing opportunities for growth.

I learn how to assess client needs and help them obtain needed resources