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Don't know if this has been mentioned, but I currently go to VCU in Richmond, VA and our LGBTQ+ student base is kickin'.  The diversity here is incredible (however the inclusivity could be a little better).  I am in the social work program, and the first day of every class our professors ask us our name, preferred pronoun, etc.  The professors who identify as LGBTQ+ in our program are incredibly open about it which makes the students who identify as LGBTQ+ feel very safe (myself included).

Congrats!

Just found out I was accepted into UGA's MSW program! 

Hey all, 
I made this account for this just recently, I love the updates and hearing about admission decisions. 
I applied to: University of Washington, UC Berkeley, San Jose State, Portland State, and Hunter College. 
Acceptances: UW
Rejection: UC Berkeley 
Everything else pending! 
What I know is that Columbia is a very expensive program, gives very little funding...I actually withdrew my application because I feel like it is way too expensive and the program quality is not that hight- just based on feedback from friends who have went through the program. But just my thoughts. 

It's probably not a fluke!! I think mine was originally because at first I applied to regular standing by accident (I didn't see the 'summer' option for ASP on the application) so they had to go in and change mine, so it might just be that I heard back early for ASP because of that!
 
And MrFluffo, I am not Irish, although my red hair could fool ya.  ?

I received a new email saying the fall acceptance was an error and that I did indeed get into the ASP MSW Program!

OMG! I'm happy for you but so jealous lol ughhh just wanna know already!

Did you apply ASP? Congratulations!

OMG!!! I think this means you're in! Congrats!!!

I just got the same email earlier today!!! I was under the same impression but I think it means we're in! So excited to finally hear back, definitely going even though I haven't heard from USC yet.  This was my number one choice!

Congrats!!

Thank you so much for this post and for the advice you gave!!

I'm not in an MSW program currently, but I am juggling my senior year of my BSW, an internship, and an (almost) full-time job.  All I can say is learn and use self care in every single way possible.  
- Realize that self care doesn't always look the same to you.  My self care is usually reading, spending quality time with my partner with no phone, and exercise, but sometimes I am not in the mood for reading or running, or they make me more stressed, so I try new things like yoga or even trying a new restaurant or food to eat.
- If you cannot focus on a reading or homework, STOP.  Do not force yourself to sit there and take in the words.  Go do something else for ten minutes, hell, maybe even an hour or a day.  This has helped me so much.  Your mind can only handle so much.
- If you get stressed out about papers or seem to procrastinate a lot, it actually helps to go over the syllabus a little at a time and either mentally or physically formulate a plan for the paper.  I actually get less stressed when I know what needs to be in the paper and its floating in my mind, that way I can mentally think about what I will write during random times of the day and be prepared for when I physically sit down to write it.
- Write your assignments that are due on a calendar that is hanging up on your wall that you walk by everyday.  
- Learn to be selfish and take days to yourself.  I've had many social work professors say that they actually tell people they can't go to certain meetings, etc. because they already have one scheduled, when it reality they scheduled THEMSELVES in on their calendar.  This is so important and critical.
 
I hope this helps a little and can apply to getting your MSW!  Congrats and make sure to take everything in. (:

I'm not in an MSW program currently, but I am juggling my senior year of my BSW, an internship, and an (almost) full-time job.  All I can say is learn and use self care in every single way possible.  
- Realize that self care doesn't always look the same to you.  My self care is usually reading, spending quality time with my partner with no phone, and exercise, but sometimes I am not in the mood for reading or running, or they make me more stressed, so I try new things like yoga or even trying a new restaurant or food to eat.
- If you cannot focus on a reading or homework, STOP.  Do not force yourself to sit there and take in the words.  Go do something else for ten minutes, hell, maybe even an hour or a day.  This has helped me so much.  Your mind can only handle so much.
- If you get stressed out about papers or seem to procrastinate a lot, it actually helps to go over the syllabus a little at a time and either mentally or physically formulate a plan for the paper.  I actually get less stressed when I know what needs to be in the paper and its floating in my mind, that way I can mentally think about what I will write during random times of the day and be prepared for when I physically sit down to write it.
- Write your assignments that are due on a calendar that is hanging up on your wall that you walk by everyday.  
- Learn to be selfish and take days to yourself.  I've had many social work professors say that they actually tell people they can't go to certain meetings, etc. because they already have one scheduled, when it reality they scheduled THEMSELVES in on their calendar.  This is so important and critical.
 
I hope this helps a little and can apply to getting your MSW!  Congrats and make sure to take everything in. (:

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Hello fellow applicant! 

I want to work (and have been working with through two internships) people who are currently and who have been previously incarcerated.
 
I've been making donations for about three years now to eji.org.  Equal Justice Initiative is an organization that does SO much work in chasing down and confronting racial inequality in the criminal justice system. 
 
This is is a great thread, thank you! I've also found that by focusing on what we want to do, the days of waiting become a little more bearable!