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That is likely for the MSW for working professional program out of U Windsor as they're based out of either Windsor, Mississauga, and Oshawa. I highly doubt you would have to drive to toronto 4 times a week it's unreasonable to ask.

The question is asking why you chose your area of interest and then you have to discuss a specific social problem related to that area of interest. When I applied to Windsor I answered this same question. Think of it as a mini essay. I started by a broad understanding my role as a social worker working in the field of mental health and some of the issues this population faces. Then I chose a specific problem (in my case it was the stigmatization of drug users), explained the implications for policy and practice, tying it back to my role of a social worker. Hope that helps, feel free to message me if you have any questions!

I'm actually in the MSWwp program right now - the advanced standing program is 16 months not 3 years - September to July is course based (and it's every other fri/sat, sometimes two weekends in a row - 6 weeks for each course), and September to December is a 5 day/wk practicum. Across 4 terms (the tuition is prorated), you're looking at about $13000 total. Very intensive, the program is structured for those working full time, so life for me right now is pretty demanding (and exhausting!) Good luck with your applications!

the McMaster Students Union does have a cycling club, called MACycle. I don't think they rent bikes though. Their website (and info) is here - https://www.msumcmaster.ca/services-directory/12-macycle You'd have to pay for a membership (5$) and there is a contact email as well. Another thing is the MSU is for undergrads - not sure if you can become a member as a grad - again, you can ask the question! Hope that helps

I see their vans all around - pretty reputable company

Do you mean classrooms? I know the older buildings have blackboards, not quite sure about the newer buildings and certainly the buildings that have come out after my time there. I know the school of business has a computer lab and I *think* one of the buildings (I want to say in the basement/maze of Kenneth Taylor hall) - otherwise the libraries do have tons of open computers for use.

The transit system is quite good - there are bus routes that come through campus, quite frequently during peak times. No 24 hour routes though.

Hey! I'm a Mac alum, still living in Hamilton (actually down the street from Mac) If you guys have any questions about the area, feel free to send me a message!

I was accepted today! I had checked a few times already this am and no change until about 1145am when the status changed to accepted final! They received my application on April 16th so three weeks and two days for me! I hope you get accepted!!! Keep checking I'm sure you'll get a response by the end of this week!

No one would ever throw you out there and say GO. With every work environment there is an orientation and opportunities to meet clients. You cannot do any meaningful work with clients until you have established a therapeutic rapport, so it would make nos ense to throw you out there from the get go.

Regardless of what population you work with, regardless of whether there is a history a of violence of not, YOU ARE AT RISK. This is the nature of the business. It doesn't have to be someone physically assaulting you, they can be verbally abusive as well. We work in a field that deals with strong emotions at times, and you just never know. This is why social workers make assessments. Safety is fundamental and if you don't want to be at risk (any kind of risk) you have work to do! Ps - you cannot transport client until you have the right insurance to do so.

Hi there, I just wanted to shed some light on this issue. I work as a social worker on an assertive community treatment team, and we transport clients in our vehicles. The individuals I work with have severe mental illness, and a number have histories of violent behaviour. I also supervise social work students and the expectation eventually is they work independently with clients. I would never put a student in a situation that I believe would put them at risk. The expectation prior to my students going out independently is they become fluent with conducting a mental status examination, which they will practice while shadowing myself and other clinicians. This is important because a change in mental status is telling of more important issues. I don't think you're being ridiculous because staff and client safety is extremely important. I think it would be a good idea to bring up some of your concerns with your advisor and see what is put in place to ensure your own safety (training, carrying a work cell phone, exit strategies, etc). It doesn't go without saying that I absolutely agree with esimanon - while you need to know that the risk is there it doesn't mean that it can happen again. You are there to learn and ultimately support the individuals you work with, and you would be doing them a disservice by not being able to fully develop a therapeutic relationship with them. And you would be missing out on an extremely rich learning opportunity. It would not be offered as a field placement if it were considered too dangerous. This is the reality of social work! Remember you're not there to work, you are there to learn. You don't have all of the answers and it is OK to say to a client "I don't know but I will get back to you" - and to play the student card. And remember your supervisor and the other workers at the agency are there to support you!

I was very surprised to see the deadline had been extended! I think I'm just going to see how it plays out - any day now!!!

I wonder if it's possible to ask them to include Oshawa as my second choice or if I've already screwed myself into only choosing Peel region. Hopefully we can be future peers!!!

Also - for those considering the MSW for working professionals program, UWindsor just extended their deadline to June 1st!