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I have no children, but I've always been very admirative of parents who decide to pursue post-secondary education. Good luck!

Hello, I am considering moving out of my mom's place. I've never lived on my own. But I feel like I will not be able to do my MSW properly with four younger siblings in the same home + I feel like I need to learn how to become a real adult by having full responsability for 100% of my expenses (my mother was not paying much for me anyways, but it's definetly a good thing that she's paying for the rent, and the internet, and the heating and that kind of stuff). Also, I am guaranteed a research assistant job from this summer till the end of my MSW. I've also applied to multiple scholarships, I usually get one or two every year. I am considering moving out in the same city, in the university residences. Any advice for me because I make my final choice? Is it worth it? My biggest fear is not being able to manage a budget. Is it true, for Quebec residents, that you get more loans and bursaries when you're a graduate students? Thanks

I applied to four different masters program for a total of 400$ CA (approx. 100$ CA per application). I applied to four universities because I was unsure where I wanted to do my MSW and also because I wasn't sure if I was going to be accepted in any program (although I have good grades, research experience and a good CV). I ended up giving up one application because I did not get the SSRHC scholarship at that specific university, I was deemed not eligible because of 0.3% missing for my grades for my second year of study full-time.

Because I've been told that Columbia has one of the best social work programs in North America, I would've loved to attend, but I come from a low-income background so I do not believe I can afford it.

In your opinion, which university has the most radical/grassroots social work program in Canada? I heard that most programs are "clinical" and do not address much systemic oppression..

Congrats on everyone who got accepted! I keep on checking the portal for UQAM and McGill. Still waiting for those!!

I got a similar admission offer. "Recommended". I was surprised I got in because my CGPA was 3.64 and the last student that got admitted last year at a CGPA of 3.8. But I guess my CV, and letter of intent really helped me out. From my understanding, I am accepted, I haven't accepted the offer yet though because I am still waiting for two other universities to answer me.

Yeah, it's the "deep thinker" aspect that I am really looking for.

Hello, I feel like I am going to struggle to date non-academics. Anyone feeling this way?

I have no idea. I just have to present my poster in front of a jury, answer a few questions and then they make the decision.

It's a contest to encourage young researchers basically in their first steps in their career in academia.

Hello, for those who are currently pursuing PhDs, what would be your best advice for MSW students, even if they do not know at this point if they'll do a PhD? What would be the best advice to keep doors and opportunities in academia open? Thank you,

Hello, I just want to thank this website and you all for existing. Such a useful resource, such an enjoyable forum. Really. I am entering graduate school next fall and I am learning a lot from each and everyone of you. Keep it up!

I forgot to mention that I will also be competing for a young researcher contest for that conference. Any tips? I feel like it could be helpful for my potential career in academia if I won it.

I am also going to be presenting my first poster at my first conference this year and found this thread really useful. Thanks

I don't know what the reason could be. I basically turned down one university program because one potential supervisor would rarely answer my emails. It just did not give me a good impression that our academic relationship would be good.

I am going to be 24 when I'll start my MSW. I think most people are going to be older from what I know of my program.

Thanks to everyone for your answers.

It means that you complete the coursework load for the first year of your master's program, then go straight into a PhD without writing a master's thesis. Usually, it is for students who have excellent grades and they have to be supported by their school and faculty supervisor.

Thanks to both of you. I always fear that my employer would not accept my choice, that's why I am always transparent about it all from the get-go. Never had any problems so far, but who knows.

Are they a lot of scholarships and financial support for international students who would like to study at Columbia at the PhD in Social Work? Thank you,

For those of you who have English as a second or even a third language, how does it feel to write a PhD thesis in English? Are you judged more severely on you writing at that level?

Nobody?

Yes, it is very rare to find any indigenous researchers at all. But I know that indigenous peoples can sit on some of the "ethics board" for research and give their approval on what they think is ethical or not for student researchers and I am going to go through that process as well.

Hello, is any of you aware of any research that is currently undergoing re: the intersections of race, gender and mental health in the Canadian context? I would like to find some research in the Canadian context that adresses the impact of stereotyped media representation on the mental health of black women. I've found some articles in the US, but nada in Canada. Does any one in the social sciences field work on these topics/themes? I keep searching and I cannot seem to find what I am looking for. Thank you,