Everybody deserves care—regardless of every other thing

Why I want to be a social worker

Hello my darlings,

I’m starting a full-time MSW (Master’s of Social Work) program in just a few weeks. I’m nervous to be back in the classroom, to be extra-busy again, to decide how heavy is too heavy a backpack to carry on any given day—but mostly, I’m excited.

Full disclosure: this is my (adapted) application essay! Mostly, though, it’s a story about ca…