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Hello, I thought it was just too rigid for me as a setting and too "big" of a setting. I had a lot of trouble navigating through the system, so I did not know how I could help my clients navigate it. I also chose to do my placement in a field where I had zero prior experience so I felt really not competent. I also felt like I couldn't be really creative in that setting. There are also a lot of changes that are undergoing in Quebec in the health care system, lots of budgets cuts so I could feel a lot of pressure. On top of that, I had a horrible relationship with my supervisor. It was a combination of all these things. But some people love hospital settings and there are a lot of people who have great experiences in those type of settings. It really depends. You have to try to know for sure. I originally thought I would like it and that it would be fine, but I was actually heading towards a failure (and not getting my BSW) this year if I had not asked to change placements and I am a good student who had prior work experience in the field. Hope this helps.

I am very visible online, but I would be starting my MSW next fall. Other than having a LinkedIn profile, I have nothing else re: my CV. Is it too early? Should it be only if I do a PhD? PS : Good question and thread.

Thanks to both of you!

I had a placement in hospital last semester and I absolutely hated it. My heart is in the community setting. I don't know what's happening in Ontario with the health care system, but currently, in Quebec, there are a lot of changes and it's been extremely difficult for a lot of workers and students to adjust.

Lol, that's also how I'm feeling. I should have my first answer in the next two weeks...

What would be a "good" goal to be wanting to pursue a PhD in social work?

I see where you're coming from. I haven't taken my final decision yet, I want to do a MSW and then in two years, I'll re-evaluate depending on what I want to do.

I want to have as much knowledge as possible to be a solid advocate and to be credible to be in that position. Also, I genuinely want to learn more about this field and profession because I am passionate about it.

She said it would be for this summer, full-time and will get back to me with the details in one-two weeks.

My goals is also to keep on intervening in the media about different types of social issues to raise awareness (I've already started doing it where I live). And I feel like if I want to be a good advocate and be credible, I need to get as much education as I can get. That's also one of the reasons why I am considering getting a PhD.

I know I am really young and just starting my career, I never said the opposite. The reason why I am saying this is that who knows if I am going to have a family in a few years. It's going to be more difficult to do a PhD with kids and a family to take care of. While right now, it might be easier for me precisely because I am young and do not have those type of obligations. PS : I live in a province in Canada where I have done a technical degree in a field related to social work. So I have a few years of work experience (excluding internships).

I have a question about what it really feels like to do a PhD. I am considering the PhD at this step of my studies. Everybody around me is supportive of my project and says I have the profile to complete a PhD. I would even say that before I even begun to consider it, others were considering it for me saying things like « you’re so going to do a PhD, when I was not even sure of it myself and had just started university». But today, I saw a FB post that was a bit nerve-racking. One of my acquaintances is doing a PhD in philosophical politics (political science). She is having her comprehensive exam soon. She says 75% of the people who do this exam fail. If they fail it a second time, they're kicked out of the doctorate program. She says her exams consists in answering two questions for 8 hours on all of the material that she covered in her readings and then, defend it for two hours in front of some sort of jury. And she is freaking out, saying it is the most out of her comfort zone thing that she has ever done. She even gets depressed and cries over this at times. It is nerve racking because this girl has an exceptional path in her field at 25 years old. Very very exceptional path. And I am saying to myself "if she finds doing a PhD difficult, how will it be for me?" Is a PhD in social work as intense as what this girl is describing?

Hello, I applied to start a MSW next fall, but was still not offered an acceptance letter. My potential supervisor has already offered me to be a research assistant for her and today, I saw her in the hallway and she offered me the option of doing a research internship. How does a research internship differ from a typical field internship? And does that mean that I am accepted into the program already?

Hello! Best scholarship database for canadian students in social sciences/arts/social work? Thanks

I'm both happy and sad to see that I am not the only one!

I have applied to my current university. I am still waiting for the answer, but my teacher has already offered me a part-time job for my entire studies at the master's level.

Do you know if students can submit their thesis in French at UofT?

I'm in the same situation. I applied to do a MSW, have not received a letter of acceptance yet, but my potential supervisor has already offered me a job for my whole MSW studies.

Excellent thread. I had those same questions. Thanks to all for your answers!

I know there is no rush, but I'm already 24 years old, I am turning 25 this year. I would be 25 when I start the MSW. So, I would be quite old when I'll be done with the PhD. And in the meantime, I don't know if I'll have kids, a husband at that point. I know how difficult it can be to study with a young family, especially if you're unsure that you'll get support.

I suggest that we create a list of the best study apps. I just downloaded One Note, I did not have it on my computer before. Pomodero is pretty good too. Anything else?

I don't live in the US but I feel concerned about what is happening to. I've heard that a lot of researchers are boycotting the US and canceling their participation to conferences and stuff like that.

What is the difference between the two? Here in Canada, we can only do PhDs in Social Work, at least in my town.

Hello everyone, I am a 24 year old black woman living in Canada. Both of my parents do not have a university degree. I want to pursue a MSW, and even possibily a PhD in my field. But I have feelings of doubt and imposture. I'm afraid that I won't be good enough despite the fact that I've been doing community work since a very early age, and have won multiple awards and scholarships Anyone feeling like this too? How do you overcome this feeling?

I am 24, turning 25 in December. It is my first time applying to do a MSW.