by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Oct 10, 2020 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources, Students/Prospective Students
Everyone’s internship experience is different, and of course right now many are virtual. Some are very very busy while some are a bit more slow-paced. Sometimes, you may even find yourself with nothing to do. However, your internship years are a time where you can...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | May 29, 2020 | Students/Prospective Students
I went into both my first-year and my second-year internships SUPER nervous. I felt like I didn’t know anything. Every organization is different and each supervisor is different. Beyond that variability, it is also clear that each intern prefers different...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | May 21, 2020 | Students/Prospective Students
Many people are graduating right now, and (probably) many people are wondering what the future holds in this strange time. For those who might be considering a social work program, here is my perspective as a recently graduated MSW. Just before I graduated from my...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Apr 30, 2020 | Journal, Students/Prospective Students
Thursday, April 30, 2020: Today, I turned in my final assignment for my MSW and finished my last class. I’m sitting now, no plan for this journal article, just writing whatever comes to mind. I’ve been going nonstop for the past few days and I was feeling overwhelmed....
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Apr 23, 2020 | General Learning For Professionals, Resources, Students/Prospective Students
My final semester is coming to a close, and I thought to myself: what could I write about that might be helpful right now? Well, I know very little about my future right now (Yay, job hunting!), so I am looking to my past. This time last year, I was finishing my...
by Erica Cardenas, LCSW | Apr 11, 2020 | Journal, Students/Prospective Students
While I cannot speak for all MSW students, and I recognize how blessed I am during this time, I am hoping that my experiences can help others feel not alone. The hardest part is staying focused and motivated. Where I am at, there has been rain and gloom, which doesn’t...