.I regret most of my life, uni is just another one in the list.
I regret most of my life, uni is just another one in the list.
Interesting. I got my AS in CS, tried to get my BS but I did so poorly this previous semester that my fear of not having no passion or interest in this major came to light. I tried to ignore this fear during my first two years but realizing that I failed my classes because I just couldn't care anymore made me switch. I'm now majoring into Environmental Science and minoring in Comparative Literature.
I just hope to God I like En Sci because if not, I don't know what to do in college.
I'm going to start going for Social Work. I really hope I don't regret it.
You should try volunteer opportunities with whatever population you're trying to serve first
Familiar with it? I was going to focus on mental health, and then possibly work for DVR to help the disabled get jobs or go to school. They did that for me and it inspired me.
Very much so. I have a Bachelors in Social Work, and Masters in Public Administration. I worked closely with the Department of Rehabilitation, which is the State of California equivalent of DVR. I worked with at-risk populations, mostly foster and gang impacted youth. I did a lot of work in workforce development though, and worked closely with organizations working with mental health and developmental disabilities - literally doing what you're hoping to do. I've since pivoted to policy and oversight, and don't do a whole lot of direct services these days. I absolutely love the line of work though, but I will admit, there's A LOT of people who ultimately burn out.
Non-profits are always on the lookout for volunteers, and while you won't be doing exactly what you're hoping to do career wise down the road, you can at least begin to feel out whether the career and population you're hoping to serve are a good fit for you by proxy.
Having said that, props on the career choice! I have unlimited respect for anyone who pursues a career in the service others, and I'm glad that you found inspiration to move in that direction :)
Very much so. I have a Bachelors in Social Work, and Masters in Public Administration. I worked closely with the Department of Rehabilitation, which is the State of California equivalent of DVR. I worked with at-risk populations, mostly foster and gang impacted youth. I did a lot of work in workforce development though, and worked closely with organizations working with mental health and developmental disabilities - literally doing what you're hoping to do. I've since pivoted to policy and oversight, and don't do a whole lot of direct services these days. I absolutely love the line of work though, but I will admit, there's A LOT of people who ultimately burn out.
Non-profits are always on the lookout for volunteers, and while you won't be doing exactly what you're hoping to do career wise down the road, you can at least begin to feel out whether the career and population you're hoping to serve are a good fit for you by proxy.
Having said that, props on the career choice! I have unlimited respect for anyone who pursues a career in the service others, and I'm glad that you found inspiration to move in that direction :)