I have always had an interest in Social Work, especially when work involves children and families. Helping people overcome obstacles and difficulties and making the most of themselves is a very rewarding and always gives me a sense of commitment. My application to study social work will grant me the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. I also believe that I have what it takes since I have been engaged in different social work activities at the individual level. I understand the complexity of human interaction and it can be easier to do it individually at the smaller scale. However, I also know that to make a meaningful impact on the society, I have to learn to make the difference at the larger scale. It is my expectation that social work will help me learn this better and also provide me with a network of like-minded people who can make this dream a collective achievement.
Knowledge remains to be power and having an understanding helps people in the society. This same ideology can be applied in social work, where valid solutions are provided depending on the nature of situations. As I had earlier mentioned, human interactions and experiences tend to be complex and so solving a problem will be dependent on both knowledge and experience. My application should help me become a social worker eventually, where I will be working with young people, children or even families. The course will give me the theoretical knowledge needed to assess situations and have the best line of action. I intend to use the knowledge at both the personal and professional level. This is mainly because I consider social work to be a calling and will always be willing to help people whenever I can. Towards this end, my passion and desire for the field of social work are influenced by a sincere and genuine wish to make a positive difference in other people’s lives.
