[nabs] What are you studying?

[Olivia Norman]

Lol you should star a social work list!

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On Nov 10, 2010, at 10:17 AM, NABS Student Advocate Editor <editor.acbstudents at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi list,
>  It is wonderful to see this thread, and I commend Angelena for her
> curiosity! It's great to see where our list-ers have interests and
> studies.
> 
>   I have a B.A. in English and Secondary Education from
> Manhattanville College. I graduated this past May. I have an
> internship right now, but am planning to start graduate school in the
> fall. Another one for the MSW camp. *smile*
> 
> Caitlin
> 
> On 11/10/10, Laura Glowacki <orangebutterfly87 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Sorry, I don't think I've actually answered this question yet.
>> Been swamped with emails.  I can't remember a time when this list
>> was more active!  Which is a fantastic thing!
>> 
>> I am studying to get my master's in social work at Jane Addams
>> College of social work at University of Illinois at Chicago.  My
>> concentration is in mental  health.  I currently take classes and
>> have a 24 hour a week internship at a hospital providing
>> psychotherapy and supportive counseling.
>> 
>> My goal is to graduate in May and get a job somewhere in Chicago
>> or suburbs where I can receive supervision from an LCSW towards
>> licensure.  I really enjoy the hospital work environment but am
>> certainly open to other experiences.  In this economy,
>> particularly in Illinois, social workers can't be very picky
>> about where we work.
>> 
>> Just for anyone who doesn't know, if you receive your bachelors
>> in social work, your grad program can be shortened a lot since
>> you won't have to take the foundation classes because you
>> would've already had that content in undergrad.  My program for
>> my master's is only taking me 2 semesters, some other programs
>> take 3.
>> 
>> However, having an undergrad in other fields gives you more of a
>> variety of backgrounds and would also be helpful when seeking a
>> job.
>> 
>> Good luck to all of you!
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Anjelina" <anjelinac26 at gmail.com>
>> To: "Discussion list for NABS,National Alliance of Blind
>> Students." <nabs at acb.org>
>> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2010 8:23 PM
>> Subject: [nabs] What are you studying?
>> 
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> Out of curiosity, what areas of study are you undertaking. What
>> type of degree are you hoping to obtain?
>> Anjelina
>> Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.
>> Albert Einstein
>> 
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