Personal Statement: A Career As A Social Worker

There have been many life experiences that have led me to pursue a career as a Social Worker. During my life I was always taught to help others. I grew up in an atmosphere where everyone was taught that as a southerner, you must show southern hospitality towards everyone. My mothers Leadership role has truly helped me to understand the importance of helping others. To be a Social Worker has shown to be a reflection of my childhood and how I was raised. I first realized how strongly I felt about my career choice, after the birth of my oldest daughter. I made my first promise to myself to always protect her and any other children that needed my protection. After she began school, I would visit the school as much as I could to let her know that even when she thought I wasn’t, I was there for her. During those visits the children in her class would tell me stories. Regardless of how sad or how mad the stories made me I enjoyed listening. They inspired me. The stories made me feel that protecting children is my mission on earth, that is why I have dedicated myself to doing whatever it takes to make my childhood vision reality.

On of these skills that I feel is important is being able to remain comfortable when presented with unusual information. Between work and school, I always find time to interact with my children and their little buddies, whose parents were raised with different values. I realized to be accepting of others and their cultures and not discriminate against them. Children or adult, we all deserve the same respect. This ability is essential when in the field of Social work because you are guaranteed to work with people who are