As I reflect on the MSW program at Sacramento State University, I am grateful for the experiences I was able to receive during my field work during both years in my MSW program. I am grateful for choosing a program that includes internship as part of the requirement. I truly believe that the field work we have been provided with has given us the opportunity to learn from our mistakes and learn what being a social worker really means. The most challenging thing for me during the MSW program was starting my second year placement. It was my first time working in a medical environment and I did not know what to expect. It took me a few months to acclimate to that environment and feel confident in the work I was doing. Not only was I was expected to do more as an MSW II, I was also pushed out of my comfort zone more often than in any other work setting. I believe that the most helpful part of this program is making sure that each intern has a field supervisor that is accessible if needed. Another helpful part was having at least one other intern in both of my field placements. I found it helpful …show more content…
As students, we have to attend both classes and field placement and it often becomes overwhelming. Receiving support from the program could possibly increase the likelihood of students graduating on time. I also would want the MSW department to become more organized and communicate better in order to facilitate the process for their students. For instance, students were required to change certain classes from their advancement to candidacy form, but we were never sent an email on how to do that. We have to figure it out by asking peers and it was frustrating because we did not know whether there was an actual deadline or who specifically needed to sign those