Wilfrid Laurier

[Thumper86]

Hey everyone!

I was just wondering if there is anyone else on here that will be attending Laurier's M.S.W program next year. I will be in their 2-year stream and I'm looking to connect with people who will be in the program in the fall

[Peter Nincompoop]

Hi,

I have also been accepted into the 2-year MSW program at WLU for 2012. I might have to request a deferral because of some unexpected medical issues which have just come up, but if all goes well I should be there this fall.

What stream did you choose?

[Thumper86]

Hi StreetsAhead,

I hope that you're able to attend the program in the fall. I chose the individuals, families and groups stream. You?

[Peter Nincompoop]

Hi StreetsAhead,

I hope that you're able to attend the program in the fall. I chose the individuals, families and groups stream. You?

I chose the dual-stream option with a primary focus in IFG. However, as I'm primarily interested in working with the elderly and those who was in hospice/palliative care, and because I enjoy academic research, I'm considering just focusing on the IFG stream and pursuing a thesis.

I hope that I can attend too. What are your feelings about the Kitchener-Waterloo area? I'm from the west coast (currently living in Vancouver) and I've never been there. I've done plenty of reading about it online, but that can only tell me so much.

[Thumper86]

I chose the dual-stream option with a primary focus in IFG. However, as I'm primarily interested in working with the elderly and those who was in hospice/palliative care, and because I enjoy academic research, I'm considering just focusing on the IFG stream and pursuing a thesis.

I hope that I can attend too. What are your feelings about the Kitchener-Waterloo area? I'm from the west coast (currently living in Vancouver) and I've never been there. I've done plenty of reading about it online, but that can only tell me so much.

I was also thinking about pursuing a thesis but I seem to change my mind every day lol. I work in a psychology lab right now and I spend a lot of time with the graduate students and they've all told me not to do a thesis if I don't have to because it's so much work. Aghhh I'm so torn.

I haven't actually been to the Kitchener-Waterloo area before so I can't give you much information at this point I will be attending the Headstart session on May 16 so after that I can let you know my thoughts on the area.

[Thumper86]

Hey StreetsAhead. I went to the Headstart session yesterday and I saw a little bit of the Kitchener area. The main street (King Street) was really nice, lots of small shops and restaurants and it was actually busier in the area than I imagined.

The FSW building on Duke wasn't anything spectacular but it was nice. I saw the auditorium, a couple of the classrooms and the computer lab. Lots of windows everywhere so there's lots of natural light. We heard presentations from the Assistant Dean, some members of the social work student association and we had a chance to add our courses if we hadn't done so already. The students were really honest about the program which I appreciated. They mentioned that there's tons of group work, lots of introspection in the assignments, an ability to tailor assignments to what interests you etc etc. We heard a little bit about the practicum but nothing that isn't available on the website. The students also reiterated that since this is a professional program, you should really only complete a thesis if you plan on going onto the PhD afterwards and work in academia. You're exempt from some practicum hours and courses if you do a thesis which may not be the best thing if you plan to go straight into the field afterwards (they emphasized that you may be missing out on valuable information and experience).

I hope this little bit of extra information helps.

[Peter Nincompoop]

Hi Thumper,

Thanks for all the info. I've been so busy that I completely forgot to reply to this thread!

I ended up asking for a deferral due largely to a sudden medical issue, but it was denied, so now I need to make a decision. I'm going to see my doctor next week, so hopefully I will know whether or not I can commit to moving half-way across the country then.

I have gotten a deferral from at least one other MSW program, but WLU was my first choice... I'll let you know how things turn out and thanks again.

[pgrug]

Hey,

I'll be entering my first year of the 2 yr MSW program at WLU as well! I never really thought about trying to meet people through the gradcafe until now haha. Everyone getting excited?

[Thumper86]

Hey,

I'll be entering my first year of the 2 yr MSW program at WLU as well! I never really thought about trying to meet people through the gradcafe until now haha. Everyone getting excited?

Hi pgrug! What stream are you in? I'm starting to get excited/nervous lol How about you?

[pgrug]

Hi thumper, I'm in the IFG stream. I'm excited to go back to school... I'm sure it will beat full time work haha, I started up a fb group for WLU MSW class of 2014 through the laurier groups on their network! you welcome to join! then perhaps we can start chatting with our class mates!

cheers,

Pat

[Thumper86]

Hi thumper, I'm in the IFG stream. I'm excited to go back to school... I'm sure it will beat full time work haha, I started up a fb group for WLU MSW class of 2014 through the laurier groups on their network! you welcome to join! then perhaps we can start chatting with our class mates!

cheers,

Pat

I'm also in the IFG stream. I've looked for your MSW page but I can't seem to find it. Can you PM me the link to the group? Thanks!

[pgrug]

http://www.facebook.com/groups/437418712948396/#!/groups/437418712948396/ here ya go!