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As you begin your MSW journey, now is a great time to build connections and find accountability partners. Please drop a pin on the map to share your general location, and tell us a bit about what inspired you to pursue the MSW program. Share an image or meme that represents your current world!

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Despite the image, looking forward to the start of the term!

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Angry-looking little bird with a yellow crest.

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Let's GO!!!

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Excited

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I'm not sure which feeling is stronger right now. 

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Hi all! Excited/nervous to begin school.

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My wife is a home health nurse and her work with some amazing social workers inspired me to join this program.

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Summer isn’t my favorite season, but I am excited to meet you all and get started. I am planning to continue my education and become a LCSW.

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Hi everyone, i'm so excited and nervous to start this program! I plan to hopefully continue and become an LCSW. I was inspired by the amazing team my father had in the hospital while he was sick. I realized how important it is to have a good support system and i'd like to be that for someone one day.

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My journey into social work began when I became my father's caregiver and realized I needed to shift from my previous career to my passion. I'm both excited and nervous all at once.

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Hi Everyone! As you can see I am excited to start this academic year. Mental health, social justice and education has been a passion of mine since before I knew how to articulate it. My current career in Higher Education is fulfilling, but limiting. I want to be able to impact lives beyond academics and obtaining this degree will allow me to do so. I look forward to meeting everyone!

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Hey everyone! I'm a former journalist and editor who's spent the past decade covering the intersection of youth culture, social justice, and advocacy. Excited to roll up my sleeves and participate first-hand through this program <3

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Hello everyone! My name is Paige and I recently graduated with my BA in Psych and am continuing on with pursuing my MSW :) Super excited!

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I'm very excited to be starting class! I just graduated with my BSW in May and have been working as a SUD counselor for five years.

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Hello! I excited to start the program! I've been working in the mental health for many years, but recently decided to switch gears and purse an MSW.

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Hi, my name is Viviana Donan! I have my MA in Clinical Psychology and I currently work crisis intervention/prevention. Super excited to begin the program! I cannot wait to meet everyone (:

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A combination of a passion to help others and previous/current job experiences has led met to pursue the MSW program!

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Acts of Service has become a very big part of my life and something I feel this world is in constant need of.

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Excited to start!

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Hello Everyone! My inspiration for pursuing an MSW stems from both my undergraduate studies in Sociology at Chico State (where I was inspired by some of the original social workers from Hull House in Chicago), and from an internship I had with an LCSW last year. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you tomorrow at orientation and our exciting journey together over the next two years!

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Hi everyone! I am very excited to begin this program! I graduated undergrad with an MS in Nutrition Science and a minor in Psychology. I was initially drawn to helping others with eating disorders, and grew my passion for learning about mental health and supporting marginalized groups through volunteering. I am looking forward to getting to know you all!

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My boyfriend & our friends snowboarding!

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My family & friends inspired me to pursue a higher education in an MSW program! All they’ve given me makes me want to give back to my community & help in any form I can!

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I have been meaning to go back to school for my MSW for awhile now and I am glad the time has come (:

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Meet Rambo! It will be challenging to balance work, school and taking care of this new member of our family, but I am so excited to begin this program that will allow me to help others the way I was helped when I most needed it. Okay, fine. In all honesty, I just really wanted to show you my new puppy.

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Hi Everyone! I am very excited for to get things started! I have always loved helping others and found that pursuing an MSW will give the opportunity to do just that.

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The gif says it all

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Hi everyone! I'm Ariana, and I'm so excited to start this program!

I'm in Oakland, CA, and I was inspired to pursue the MSW program by my work in the education system. Supporting students and families across various communities has always been a passion of mine. I love this meme because I always feel this way in my head when I make progress toward my goals! Best movie ever :)

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My lived experiences, my family's lived experiences, and past / present clients lived experiences inspired me to pursue the MSW program. With 10+ years of experience working in the social work field, I have witnessed firsthand the vital role social work plays in supporting children, families, and individuals as they navigate complex challenges and life transitions. In my current role, I manage the Fortuna Family Resource Center for the Fortuna Elementary School District. My primarily role is providing resources, services, and support to unhoused children / families, students in foster care, Spanish-speaking families, single-parent households, older adults, and those facing economic instability or underemployment.

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Hi all! I just completed a Masters in Sexual Health at the University of Minnesota. I am looking forward to this program and interacting with everyone. My goal is to become an LCSW and work with people going through perimenopause and menopause.

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Returning to the place where I feel most rooted when overwhelmed by the enormity of the learning ahead! I'm passionate about the conditions that shape who we are. Therapy/behavioral health altered my life, yet, sociology taught me that systems-thinking is needed to see the bigger picture. Social work is the place to practice weaving these two things together.

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Excited to start this journey with you all.

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I have always wanted to help people one way or another.

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I am ready for the semester to begin :)

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two of my favorite things smashed together with AI lol

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The reason I am doing this program is to become a LCSW. I want to provide behavioral health therapy for my community. Specializing in the LGBTQ+ community.

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hyper realistic toad spraying water out of its mouth watering its farm garden

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feeling nervous.

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Hi everyone, my name is Madeline Nielsen, and I live in the north bay area. I was inspired to pursue a career in social work after my time working at a senior living facility.

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I choose to pursue a MSW because of my passion to help those in need. I am excited to be apart of this program and continue on with my career goals.

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Ahhhh

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Hello everyone, I am super excited to start this program. I look forward to learning as much as I can in this program in order to help those in need !

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I am looking forward to starting the MSW program, and I am looking forward to learning more about the social work field.

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I am so excited to start this next chapter in my education and learn practices to use in the field!

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Excited to start, but mentally preparing for the accelerated pace of studying and work.

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Excited!