JJ154

Thank you very much for this update. UoC wasn’t on my radar as I initially read classes were in person for the foundational year, great news! I will definitely send an application there as well.

Hello everyone, I just received acceptance to the foundational MSW at UFV for September. Is anyone familiar with the program? I currently live in Vancouver and moving is not a desired option. I am applying for Winter 2024 at Laurier and will be submitting an application for the foundational pt program next week. I am hoping for some input as to what the perceived likelihood of getting into the WLU program is (it sounds difficult..)? I've been telling myself that ideally I would begin completing the foundational year as part-time as possible at UFV to maximize the opportunities of applying to WLU before having too many credits to transfer. Alternatively I could give up on this plan and try to go all in and more full-time at the UFV program and save some time and resources. For context UFV's foundational program is only offered every two years, would be a 1 hour commute, most likely in class with the potential for evenings and weekends. Living in Vancouver, I need to continue working too. I have a 3.95/4.33 GPA in a B.A in Psych, a few years of research experience, some paid in the Summer with scholarships. About three years experience working with a harm reduction focused non-profit housing organization (housing, shelters, programs, and currently doing outreach for a new housing project which will transition into being the residence Indigenous cultural support worker). Apologies for the long winded post - I am simply hoping for some feedback as I could see myself applying to WLU repeatedly and kicking myself for prolonging the journey when there is a sure thing in sight. I also have zero experience transferring credits, the language on school websites make it sound not very desirable to the receiving institution - could being enrolled in a program be a strength or worthwhile to mention in a personal statement? For example, I am passionate about my current job but need to pursue both for growth and competence, commuting is prohibitive, etc..? Thank you for your time, J