I desire to pursue a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan because I know that I have a passion for connecting with people and watching them succeed and be happy. Social work is the best fit for me because I want to have a career where I help others enjoy life and feel safe, and advocate for equitable treatment for everyone. I want to be a part of a program that is nonjudgmental, and that encourages everyone to be their authentic self. I want to dedicate my life to working towards solving social injustices and to help others be happy. I enjoy talking to people and listening to their concerns and thoughts. I want to be a confidant and an advocate for those who cannot do it themselves. I am also deeply interested in research …show more content…
I believe that this issue has not gotten the attention that it deserves, and that there have not been enough efforts to mitigate the rising national income gap by our country’s leaders. I believe that those who have access to higher education, more money, and greater opportunities have a duty to combat the growing income gap. As a half Asian and half White first generation college student who was raised in a poor, rural community, I have personally endured many of the challenges that come from being raised in a low income household. I have always felt like I’ve had to work much harder than my peers to achieve the same things that they have. Although I was blessed by the University of Michigan with the Go Blue Guarantee, I still faced many hardships that people of low income have to deal with. From this Master’s program, I hope to learn how to effectively conduct research that can be applied to creating and adjusting social work …show more content…
One of my first experiences of serving others was working as a senior caregiver at an assisted living facility for people with dementia. This job was very eye-opening, and I really developed a passion for helping others. I loved this job. I loved being able to give and receive love. I loved forming friendships with residents. This job taught me many vital things, such as patience, punctuality, and leadership. The most important thing I learned was how to be selfless. I developed a sense of purpose. I wanted to care and advocate for those in need who did not not have the ability to speak up for themselves. I have since moved on to being a behavior technician. I now work with people with Autism. It is a very fun and rewarding job. I absolutely love watching my clients learn right before my eyes. I feel like I’m making a