[acb-hsp] New to the group with questions

[J.Rayl]

Hi.  I really think you'll be much happier with a stationary location, 
Angelina, and I"d insist on it.  I think your advisor will be happier with 
it, too, honestly.  I cannot, for the life of me, imagine an advisor doing 
it any other way.  Now, I suspect internship placement, given your location, 
may not be easy, so absolutely start moving on it.  Also, now is not too 
early to start thinking about application to grad school or where you might 
attend.  I know this feels a little overwhelming but even though you apply 
at a few, you'll still then just have time to focus on your studies because 
they'll just process your applications, and you'll return to your present 
life.  <smiles>
What you don't want to do is wait 'til the last minute, then all the 
financial aid slots be taken, all the classes be filled and you cannot get 
your books on time.  <smiles>
But really, you cannot get much in the way of work with a BSW--not without 
real good sight, and even then, they struggle beyond case management, group 
home workers.

What are your career aspirations anyway?
Stay well!

Jessie Rayl
thedogmom63 at frontier.com
www.facebook.com/Eaglewings10
www.pathtogrowth.org

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anjelina Cruz" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
To: "John Kolwick" <john2109 at suddenlink.net>; "Discussion list for ACB human 
service professionals" <acb-hsp at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 10:47 PM
Subject: Re: [acb-hsp] New to the group with questions


Thank you all for your wise practical advice and input. I'm attending
Shippensburg University which is in South Central Pennsylvania. I've
considered going on for my Masters but I have to first get through
this internship in the fall. :)
I will talk with my adviser about stationary locations around the
area. I'm sure I'll have more questions to come in the future.

Anjelina

On 9/19/12, John Kolwick <john2109 at suddenlink.net> wrote:
>       Hello Anjelina, forst welcome to the group.  Your asking a variety 
> of
>
> questions, I will only add to what others have said.  First, in regard to
> your internship, if at all possible, I would try and obtain an internship
> that does not require going to a number of locations and if this is not
> feasible you would probably go with a staff person especially in the
> beginning.  I would talk with your advisor and express some of these
> concerns with them.  Reading materials can be difficult.  Based upon
> confidentiality issues, it would probably need to be someone from the
> agency.  Also, during an internship do you have the opportunity to talk 
> with
>
> the facility prior to being assigned?  You could screen them as well as 
> they
>
> would screen you.  Try and obtain a good match for both of you.  good luck
>
> If at possible, I would also suggest grad school if feasible at this time.
> Having a masters will open many doors and give you more options. 
> Employment
>
> is another set of issues.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Anjelina Cruz
> Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 11:09 PM
> To: acb-hsp at acb.org
> Subject: [acb-hsp] New to the group with questions
>
> Good evening list,
> My name is Anjelina and I am new to the list. I am totally blind and
> am currently pursuing a BSW degree. Since I will be venturing out into
> the field next semester as an intern, I have a few questions.
> 1. What was your experience at your first placement? What were some of
> your fears?
> 2. If you needed to travel to clients homes how did you accomplish
> this requirement?
> My placement will most likely be in a more rural setting with limited
> public transit, and I’m not sure how to handle the driver issue. Is it
> appropriate to hire my own driver? Can an agency deny me employment or
> an internship because I do not drive?
> 3. Has your place of employment provided you a reader, or did you have
> to hire one for handwritten information.
> Thanks for any feedback and advice.
>
>
> --
> Anjelina
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