Essay On Msw Degree

A huge barrier I view to obtaining my MSW degree is the negative experiences I endured when I was a child. However, I have become a resilient person because of these events and I have also learned how to remain objective. This could be considered a barrier because it could impact me pursuing my master’s degree in social work. As a result of a negative childhood, there are times I suffer from a negative self-image. This may impact my studies because I may experience self-doubt and question my abilities. I have strengthened my self-esteem over the years and there are times I still question my abilities, but I am much more confident in my work. Also, during my time at the BSW program at UWGB, I have learned how to separate myself from my negative childhood. As a result, I believe I am headed in a positive direction regarding my …show more content…
In the past, I have been unorganized with my studies and it has impacted my grades. Four in a half years in college has taught me that in order to succeed students must be organized. I have improved in this area mostly because I keep track of my assignments in my agenda. Last spring semester, I had a meeting with my advisor and Methods instructor in which we discussed my performance standards for the Fall 2015 semester. One of my performance standards was to maintain a higher level of organization. I have made it my academic mission to maintain a higher level of organization in my social work classes. So much to the point that I make to do lists of the weekly assignments I have due. I believe I have improved in the area regarding my organizational abilities. This could still be considered a barrier, but it is not a matter of immediate concern. I believe that I have excelled in this area because becoming more organized has impacted my grades in a positive manner. I believe this because it is evident in the increase in my current grade point average for Fall