I will be a social worker and make a difference in the world

 hunter school of  social work What experiences - professional, educational and organizational - led to or confirmed your interest in social work? If you considered another field before choosing social work, discuss your reason for wanting to make this change.

What are the reasons for your decision to obtain graduate social work education at this time? What are your expectations of graduate social work education? What area(s) of difficulty do you anticipate? What have you done or are doing to address the difficulties?

Please discuss a current issue in society related to social work and what you think are possible solutions to resolving the issue.5 pg 

What areas of social work interest you particularly?

Helping others through social work is one of my main goals and passions in life. I have always wanted to advocate for people. I have cerebral palsy, which has made me realize how important it is to convey your own ideas and messages. Having cerebral palsy makes me realize how important it is to independently convey your own messages and communicate your ideas in a positive light. My experience with cerebral palsy has taught me that only the individual can truly advocate for themselves. I have learned that even though people can advocate for you with your best interests at heart (your parents, friends or your support system)  the best way to show how strongly you feel on an issue is to advocate for yourself. Therefore, my life experiences and perspectives enhance my desire to teach any individual self-advocacy skills so they never struggle with expressing themselves. As counselor, I can empower my clients with the ability to stand up for what they believe is right, and fight for justice. change policies and perspectives of society . My research on Syria refugees makes want to advocate for them and become an ambassador for the United Nations idealistically.  I want to help people and my extensive research on Syrian refugees makes me realize that I want to take action. Not only do I want to become a therapist to help people with their problems, but I also want to become an activist to advocate for people who feel like they are powerless. This advocating is not limited to people with disabilities, but all people who need a voice because society has muffled their sound with unfounded discrimination. Ever since I was in seventh grade I discovered that I wanted to help people and give back to the people who have helped me grow up. By becoming a counselor and I can make a difference in the world; by turning my individual problem into solutions that can create a path of advocacy for people who do not have a voice in. I realize that I cannot stop all conflict, but at least as a counselor, I can use my voice to help people gain their voices and provide them the knowledge to be comfortable with their own ability to prevent conflict and violence and fight for refugees. 

The individual voice is a powerful tool. Even if  people have no other resources available to  them, each person has a voice. It is your  most valuable  resource because  no one can ever take it away from you . As a social worker, I will make my clients utilize their powerful voices. At Hunters’ Silberman School of social work, I would like to become a counselor and make a difference in the world. I believe I can enable my future clients to be confident in their own respective identities, by using my own situation of having cerebral palsy as an example to help show my clients that regardless of your situation, it is possible to find your voice. Because I have a physical disability, I have a unique sense of empathy for those who are disabled and whose opinions may not be heard. I plan to advocate for any individual seeking to discover the power of their own voice, which can be used as a tool enabling them to communicate their messages and experiences to make people aware of their problems. As a counselor or social worker, I want to guide people to become powerful individuals despite their circumstances. As a social worker, I will have the ability to help people by fighting to 2mmmm3 

One global issue that is important to me is the longstanding Syrian refugee crisis.  One of my major goals is to provide Syrian refugees a platform to speak out about their personal experiences and opinions. Immigration laws, along with societal prejudice, make these refugees’ lives very difficult. 

A second global issue that I feel passionate about is Islamophobia. Islamophobia has led to the proposal of a travel ban by the United States, against seven major Muslim nations. Although the ban was found unconstitutional by a federal judge, and was denied by the Supreme Court several times, certain people in power have internalized their hatred so much that they continue to be persistent in trying to stop Muslims from entering the U.S. What our society fails to understand is the distinction between the vast majority of Muslims who practice the peaceful religion of Islam and a small minority of politically motivated radical extremists who kill their own kind. So many Americans are consumed by Islamophobia, that it has prevented  society from hearing the perspectives of Syrian refugees, and thus, prevents people from coming together as a community to solve problems. We cannot take action when we are lacking in true understanding. 

The only way to solve this humanitarian crisis is if Western nations and the rest of the world come together, regardless of their differences. I recognize that I cannot stop all conflict; however, as a counselor, I can use my voice to provide emotional support for refugees and knowledge to people, so that they can recognize this global conflict and understand its underlying causes. My extensive research on Syrian refugees makes me want to advocate for them and eventually become an ambassador for the United Nations. Ideally, I would like to see the eradication of: the automatic association of Muslims with violent acts and terrorism, anti-Muslim sentiment, and intolerance. I believeam eager to providinge cultural education on the Muslim religion and its actual teachings to society will  eventually provide Syrian refugees, who are driven out from their homes and unaccepted globally, wirh peace and stability. Islamophobia has created hatred among the Western world against Syrian refugees, causing them to be viewed as terrorists, and worsening the problem. If Western nations viewed the Syrian refugees the same as refugees from other backgrounds, the world could potentially find a solution for this crisis. As a counselor, I recognize that although I cannot end all world conflict, I can informprovide people about this issue on the topic and help them utilize their voices to contribute to the fight for refugees. Through this field, I long to extend a helping hand for both those with disabilities and also those who need a voice and emotional support because society has muffled their sound with unfounded discrimination. I plan to create an environment that does not instill fear or any negative emotions in my clients because I want to allow people to have a space to talk freely without any judgment. As a therapist, I will teach my patients how to take advantage of their own abilities.  As a result, my clients will learn to accept their own differences and embrace their unique identities and talents and embrace themselves.  

 Along with my passion for this massive crisis, another factor in my life which pushes me towards this field of social work is writing. For most of my life, I thought I was not very good at writing. I pretty much only  wrote did if I had to write essays and research papers for school. When I got a 96 on a detailed paper I wrote in eighth grade describing the Feminist movement, I realized that I might have a talent and a love for writing. My English teacher had told me that I was a “wonderfully gifted writer.” I enjoy writing because it helps me express myself and alleviate my frustrations. The first person to show me the art of writing in my eyes was my elementary school teacher, Ms. Seiden. She taught me how to utilize details to explain my ideas in my writing. Over the years, I continued to practice proving my point by using a lot of details, and now writing is second nature tofor me. Writing has had a huge influence on my life. It taught me valuable skills, including patience, dedication, and confidence. It hasalso taught me to look for deeper meaning and literature has given me a stronger a connection to life from literature. I have always felt as if I was a burden to people due to my disability, but now I believe there is a future in writing for me.  This skill is important to me because it allows me to express myself in a variety of many different ways without being accused of being wrong.

Writing has enabled me to observe the world and its tendencies. I have learned that society tends to cast out individuals who exist outside of the small bubble known as the “normal”. From a young age, I learned that in order to reach my goals, I must employ different methods compared to others and put in more effort and dedication because it may take me longer to complete tasks due to my cerebral palsy. Having a physical disability means it is a daily struggle to perform basic life activities such as cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. But, this does not mean that I cannot achieve my goals in life. Because certain tasks take me longer to complete, it allows me to pay more attention to details and gives me a higher sense of satisfaction when I do achieve them. People who are not classified as “normal” by the general population are normal in their own ways. Just because some people have to adapt to work in their environments  does not mean that they are not capable of accomplishing their goals and become successful members of society. As a counselor, I can create an environment where people are not afraid to talk about religion or social problems. I plan to open up a discussions with my patients by asking open-ended questions such as “Why do you think who are here today?” and “What makes you unique?”, allowing them to steer the conversation. These conversations can help me break the ice and build a strong relationship with my patients. A part of therapy is that that therapist’s work with patients to building up a relationship with the patient so they actually feel comfortable and you cannot do that by simply asking questions for an hour. As a therapist, I will teach my patients how to take advantage of their own abilities.  As a result, my clients will learn to accept their own differences and embrace their unique identities and talents because no one should ever be ashamed of who they are. No matter what life throws at you, you can always achieve their dreams and goals in life. No matter what society says - we must cast away this false idea of what “normal” is because all people, regardless of their background are able to achieve their goals.

My mother is my role model. She taught me the principles I live by: empathy, integrity, determination, and respect. My mother inspires me to never give up and to always work hard to help me make my dreams come true. She taught me to have confidence and believe in my abilities by never comparing myself to others. From her, I learned to appreciate everything I have and to always help the less fortunate however I can, something I always remember. Wwhen my family and I visited relatives in Egypt last summer,  and I saw so many people and children sitting on the street without food, water, or shelter. I think they have kinder hearts than most Americans. When I visited Egypt even strangers were like family to me. Despite having barely anything to their names to give, they were still willing to give more than they have in order to help me and my family and I. That really opened my eyes to how fortunate I really am in life and inspired me to help people I want to give people self advocacy to discover the power of voice .  

After realizing how blessed I was in life, I decided to give back by interning at Abilities. During my internship, I worked in business communications and helped students with their resumes and cover letters. I was able to advocate for the students and highlight the qualities that made them stand out as individuals. This internship helped me realize that I want to become a therapist to help people with their problems, along with becoming an activist who speaks up for people who feel like they do not have a voice. I am a very open person and love to talk to people and to express myself. As a result, I hope to make people comfortable talking about a variety of topics so we can alleviate their frustrations together. But, I am aware that attending therapy is stigmatized, so I want to create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable to fully express themselves. From a young age, I have learned that society tends to cast out individuals who exist outside of the small bubble known as “normal,” whether it is due to their religion or a disability. From a young age, I learned that in order to reach my goals, I must employ different methods compared to others and put in more effort and dedication because it may take me longer to complete tasks due to my cerebral palsy. Having a physical disability means it is a daily struggle to perform basic life activities such as cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. However, this does not mean that I cannot achieve my goals in life. Because certain tasks take me longer to complete, it allows me to pay more attention to details and gives me a higher sense of satisfaction when I do achieve them.

Sometimes not being able to physically help people can be very challenging; however, emotional support is just as important. Ehen my father was diagnosed with cancer, I could not do anything for him physically, but I sat home with him every day keeping him company; we watched basketball together, I talked to him, helped him with phone calls, and listened to him tell me stories. I encouraged him with positive words such as “be strong” and “I love you”. This experience made me realize that I want my future career to involve giving people this kind of individualized care for people. As a counselor, I want to make people comfortable in their own skin, allowing them to use their voice to convey their messages and experiences. I will also provide emotional support to my patients by listening to their stories and having them take initiative to develop self-advocacy by leading discussions. The most important types of emotional support are patience and a positive attitude. As a counselor, I want to provide the most positive emotional support for all my patients. I will be there for my clients and provide them with hope and confidence in their stories, talents, and  abilities, allowing them to develop self-advocacy skills and become productive members of society. My father taught me how powerful emotional support truly is, and providing my patients with that same emotional support will be my most more important goal. than physical support. 

As a counselor, I can create an environment where people are not afraid to talk about religion or social problems. I plan to open up discussions with my clients by letting them start a conversation by asking open-ended questions such as “Why do you think you are here today?” and “What makes you unique?” These conversations can help me break the ice and build a strong rapport with clients. A therapist’s work cannot begin until a comfortable relationship with a client is established; this connection is the foundation of therapy. I want to give clients room to express what is going on without subjecting them to double-blinded questions in which however they answer, they are somehow wrong. Rather than put a negative connotation to their answer, I want to hear them out and allow them to express themselves more freely. As a therapist, I will teach my patients how to take advantage of their own abilities.  As a result, my clients will learn to accept their own differences and embrace their unique identities and talents because no one should ever be ashamed of who they are. No matter what life throws at you, people can always achieve their dreams and goals in life. In order to progress as a society, we must cast away this false idea of what “normal” is

After realizing how blessed I was in life, I decided to give back by interning at Abilities. My internship at Abilities allowed me to focus on this issue and make a difference. During this time, I worked in business communications and helped students with their resumes and cover letters. I was able to advocate for the students and highlight the qualities that made them stand out as individuals. This internship helped me realize that I want to become a therapist to help people with their problems, along with becoming an activist who speaks up for people who feel like they do not have a voice. I am aware that there is a stigma against attending therapy, so I want to create an environment where people feel safe and comfortable to fully express themselves. I hope to make people comfortable talking about a variety of topics so we can alleviate their frustrations together. 

   

I am eager to  join the hunter university school of social work for a multitude of reasons. While I love helping others, my cerebral palsy makes it difficult for me to  commute to the city every day from my home in Long island. So, I am applying to the hunter university online hybrid social work program. I enjoy the traditional classroom setting with face to face interactions. I prefer individual assistance with professors on campus. I look forward to becoming a part of  hunters university school of social service; I believe the social work program can provide me with the skills necessary to foster my development as a therapistt, who allows people to understand themselves so that they can reach their full potential and influence others to do the same. As . In I love writing so I  also look forward to my research papers and my field ,placement. I am very passionate about helping people and I want to find an interteurnship at Nnorthwell health.   

My concentration in graduate school  is refugees immigration reform and youth services.  I want to work in a diverse community that cares about Syrian refugees patients advocate for people.  Through the hunter university school of social work. I want to enhance my skills as an empathetic advocate for individuals. I know how good it feels to have someone believe that you have the ability to make a difference and bring out your full potential; as a result, I want to enlighten people so that they embrace their differences and highlight the qualities that make them better people. I can achieve this by using my social skills and ability to fully attach myself to something I’m passionate about: the success of my patients. Counseling is about connecting with people on a deep level, and my patience, dedication, and genuine passion make me an ideal counselor.

I believe the social work program can provide me with the skills necessary to foster my development as a therapist, who allows people to understand themselves so that they can reach their full potential and influence others to do the same. Through the  silberman school of social work, I want to enhance my skills as an empathetic advocate for individuals. I know how good it feels to have someone believe that you have the ability to make a difference and bring out your full potential; as a result, I want to enlighten people so that they embrace their differences and highlight the qualities that make them better people. I can achieve this by using my social skills and ability to fully attach myself to something I’m passionate about: the success of my patients. Counseling is about connecting with people on a deep level, and my patience, dedication, and genuine passion make me an ideal counselor.

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