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A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Are you really
ready for graduate school?
•Professionalclothingforyourfieldplacement.Tryshoppingatconsignmentstoresfornice,inexpensiveprofessionalclothing.
•Eatingoncampus.Bringyourlunchtocampusandusetherefrigeratorinthestudentlounge.
Is this the right time for you to be in graduate school?ThisistheBIGquestionyoumustanswerforyourself.Therearecreativewaystoovercomethechallengesyoumayfaceingraduatestudy,butthetimetofindthesesolutionsisbeforeyoubeginyourMSWprogram.Talktoyourfamily,friends,colleagues,andotherswhohavecompletedagraduateprogramandassessforyourselfifthetimeisrighttoentertheprogram.TheMSWacademicadvisorinColumbusandthecoordinatorsattheregionalcampuses(Newark,Mansfield,andLima)arehappytodiscussyouroptionsandpossible
challenges.Aboveall,ourgoalishelpyousuccessfullycompleteyourMSWstudies.Forcontactinformation,visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/degreeprograms/msw.
COLLEGE OFSOCIAL WORK
Balancing family, school, and work
2.Ifyouhaveschool-agechildren,doyourhomeworktogether–you’llbeservingasanexcellentrolemodel.
3.Improveyourtimemanagement.Prepare“ToDo”listsfortheday,week,andsemester.Thiswillgiveeveryoneabettersenseofwhenyou’reavailable.
4.Getridofextraobligations.Thinkaboutwhatyourprioritiesareandhowyouwanttousethefreetimethatyouhaveavailable.TherewillbeplentyoftimetoresumeextraactivitieswhenyouhavegraduatedwithanMSW!
Makeyourgraduatestudiesasharedprojectsothatyoursuccessintheprogramcanbesharedwiththeimportantpeopleinyourlife.
Can you afford to go to graduate school now?Unfortunately,beingagraduatestudentisexpensive.Areyouprepared?Thecollegeofferssomescholarshipsthatyoucanapplyforbutthesewillnotcoverthemajorityofyourexpenses,whichwillinclude:
•Booksandsupplies(laptopandsoftware,paper,copying,etc.).Considerbuyingbooksonlinefromdiscountsuppliersorusee-textbooks(ifthey’reavailable).Usethecomputersinthestudentlounge,thecomputerlabonthesecondfloorofStillmanHall,orthelibrary.
•Transportationandparkingexpensesforclassesandyourfieldpracticum.Youcantakethebustocampustoavoidthecostofparkingorcarpoolwithotherstudentsifyoulivesomedistancefromcampus.
csw.osu.edu
Are your family and friends prepared for your graduate studies?Completingagraduatedegreeusuallyrequiresassistanceandcooperationfromthosewhoarenearestanddearesttoyou.Hereareafewthingstoconsider:
•Isyourspouse,partner,orsignificantotherfullysupportiveofyourdesiretoobtainanMSW?Haveyoutalkedwiththemabouthowthiswillchangeyourlifestyle?Forexample,theymaynotseeasmuchofyouasthey’dlike.Ortheymayhavetotakeonadditionalobligationssuchascleaning,cooking,childcare,andotherhouseholdtaskssinceyourtimewillbelimitedandyoucouldbemoretiredthanusual.
•Doyouhaveyoungchildren?Haveyouplannedforchildcareormadeback-upplans?Haveyoutalkedtofamilyandfriendsaboutwaystheycanhelp(i.e.,carpoolingorafter-schoolactivities)?
Beingingraduateschooldoesn’tmeanisolatingyourselffromyourfamilyandfriends.Herearesometipsfromotherstudentsabouthowtofindahealthybalancethatkeepseveryonehappy.
1.Lookforwaystoinvolveyourfamilyinyoureducation.Allowyourchildrentoparticipatewithyouinvolunteereventsthatwillalsocountforyourhumanrightsassignments.Sharewhatyou’velearnedinyourcoursesandfieldexperiences.Keepthemconnectedtowhatyou’redoing.
MSW
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Is your work schedule flexible enough?ManystudentsintheMSWprogramcontinuetoworkfull-orpart-time,buttodososuccessfullyyoumusthavesomeflexibilityinyourworkschedule.Wecan’tguaranteethatyou’llbeabletohaveallofyourclassesintheeveningorontheweekends;itisverylikelythatsomeofyourclasseswillmeetduringtheday.Nowisthetimetodiscussthiswithyouremployer!
TograduatefromtheMSWprogram,you’llberequiredtocompleteafieldpracticumfor12–24hoursperweekwhiletakingclasses.TheFieldEducationOfficewillworkwithyoutofindaplacementthatisagoodfit,butpleasebeawarethat:
•MostofourfieldpracticumsareduringthedayandtypicallyonMondaythroughFridayonly.
•Youmustcompleteaminimumoffourhourseachdayinyourpracticum–andsomeagencieswillrequiremore.
•You’reallowedtocompletepracticumhoursoversemesterbreaks.
•Employment-basedplacementsthatqualifyasafieldpracticumsiteareallowed(visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/fieldeducationforadditionalinformation).
Talkwithyouremployeraboutadjustingyourworkscheduletoaccommodateyourfieldpracticumrequirement.Perhapsyoucanworkpart-time,shifttoweekendhours,negotiateforgreaterflexibility,orobtainreleasetime.Nowisthetimetoplan!
What are the expectations for graduate students in the MSW program?IncominggraduatestudentsoftenassumethattheMSWprogramwillbemuchliketheirundergraduatedays,buttheobjectivesofgraduatestudyaresignificantlydifferentandthedemandsmuchgreater.Ingeneral,youcanexpectto:•Attendclasseswith25–40students.•Have75–100pagesofreadingmaterialeachweekforeachclass.
•Writepapersformostclassesratherthantakeexamsorquizzes.•Makeclasspresentationseitherindividuallyorasamemberofaworkgroup.•Activelyparticipateinclassexercises.•Takefourcourseseachsemesterandspend2–3daysinapracticumifyouareafull-timestudent.
•Spend50–60hoursperweekonyourstudies.
Preparingforclassisessential,soyoumustbeabletoblockoutseveralhoursaweektoread,researchvarioustopics,andpreparewrittenassignments.Beingingraduateschoolistimeconsumingandcomparabletoafull-timejob!Wedon’trecommendthatyouworkfull-timewhilebeingafull-timestudent.Inthelongrun,bothyourjobandeducationwillsuffer—nottomentionyourhealth.Ifyoudoplantocontinueworkingwhileyoucompleteyourdegree,weofferthree-andfour-yearpart-timeoptionsthatmaybeabetterfit.
Balancing family, school, and work Returning to graduate school is an exciting opportunity! To
get the most from your studies, it’s important that you think
carefully about what being a graduate student will mean for
your lifestyle and whether you’re prepared to undertake the
rigors it will bring. Your success in the MSW
program will depend on your ability to
balance multiple responsibilities,
advocate for yourself, and make
some sacrifices. Now is the
time for some reflection and
planning to ensure that your
days as a graduate student will
be meaningful and rewarding.
MakingItWork:OneStudent’sPersp
ective
DeniseDavis,MSWStudent
It takes a lot of discipline to juggle the demands of
grad school. My husband and I have to plan dates and
consult schedules before we accept
outside commitments. Sometimes
it means explaining to friends and
family that I may be unavailable
for a few weeks, but also that my
absence is only a short period of
time in the big scheme of our
overall lives.
I’ve found creative ways to balance
school, my family, and personal life. I send quick texts
instead of having long phone calls; I pull all-nighters
on papers so I can take the next few days off without
feeling guilty; and I’ve taken a leave of absence from
some outside commitments.
And I try to take time for me–even if this only
means scheduling 30 minute walks a few times
a week through my neighborhood. You must find
positive ways to de-stress and breathe through it all!
It’ll all be worth it on graduation day!
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Is your work schedule flexible enough?ManystudentsintheMSWprogramcontinuetoworkfull-orpart-time,buttodososuccessfullyyoumusthavesomeflexibilityinyourworkschedule.Wecan’tguaranteethatyou’llbeabletohaveallofyourclassesintheeveningorontheweekends;itisverylikelythatsomeofyourclasseswillmeetduringtheday.Nowisthetimetodiscussthiswithyouremployer!
TograduatefromtheMSWprogram,you’llberequiredtocompleteafieldpracticumfor12–24hoursperweekwhiletakingclasses.TheFieldEducationOfficewillworkwithyoutofindaplacementthatisagoodfit,butpleasebeawarethat:
•MostofourfieldpracticumsareduringthedayandtypicallyonMondaythroughFridayonly.
•Youmustcompleteaminimumoffourhourseachdayinyourpracticum–andsomeagencieswillrequiremore.
•You’reallowedtocompletepracticumhoursoversemesterbreaks.
•Employment-basedplacementsthatqualifyasafieldpracticumsiteareallowed(visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/fieldeducationforadditionalinformation).
Talkwithyouremployeraboutadjustingyourworkscheduletoaccommodateyourfieldpracticumrequirement.Perhapsyoucanworkpart-time,shifttoweekendhours,negotiateforgreaterflexibility,orobtainreleasetime.Nowisthetimetoplan!
What are the expectations for graduate students in the MSW program?IncominggraduatestudentsoftenassumethattheMSWprogramwillbemuchliketheirundergraduatedays,buttheobjectivesofgraduatestudyaresignificantlydifferentandthedemandsmuchgreater.Ingeneral,youcanexpectto:•Attendclasseswith25–40students.•Have75–100pagesofreadingmaterialeachweekforeachclass.
•Writepapersformostclassesratherthantakeexamsorquizzes.•Makeclasspresentationseitherindividuallyorasamemberofaworkgroup.•Activelyparticipateinclassexercises.•Takefourcourseseachsemesterandspend2–3daysinapracticumifyouareafull-timestudent.
•Spend50–60hoursperweekonyourstudies.
Preparingforclassisessential,soyoumustbeabletoblockoutseveralhoursaweektoread,researchvarioustopics,andpreparewrittenassignments.Beingingraduateschoolistimeconsumingandcomparabletoafull-timejob!Wedon’trecommendthatyouworkfull-timewhilebeingafull-timestudent.Inthelongrun,bothyourjobandeducationwillsuffer—nottomentionyourhealth.Ifyoudoplantocontinueworkingwhileyoucompleteyourdegree,weofferthree-andfour-yearpart-timeoptionsthatmaybeabetterfit.
Balancing family, school, and work Returning to graduate school is an exciting opportunity! To
get the most from your studies, it’s important that you think
carefully about what being a graduate student will mean for
your lifestyle and whether you’re prepared to undertake the
rigors it will bring. Your success in the MSW
program will depend on your ability to
balance multiple responsibilities,
advocate for yourself, and make
some sacrifices. Now is the
time for some reflection and
planning to ensure that your
days as a graduate student will
be meaningful and rewarding.
MakingItWork:OneStudent’sPersp
ective
DeniseDavis,MSWStudent
It takes a lot of discipline to juggle the demands of
grad school. My husband and I have to plan dates and
consult schedules before we accept
outside commitments. Sometimes
it means explaining to friends and
family that I may be unavailable
for a few weeks, but also that my
absence is only a short period of
time in the big scheme of our
overall lives.
I’ve found creative ways to balance
school, my family, and personal life. I send quick texts
instead of having long phone calls; I pull all-nighters
on papers so I can take the next few days off without
feeling guilty; and I’ve taken a leave of absence from
some outside commitments.
And I try to take time for me–even if this only
means scheduling 30 minute walks a few times
a week through my neighborhood. You must find
positive ways to de-stress and breathe through it all!
It’ll all be worth it on graduation day!
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Is your work schedule flexible enough?ManystudentsintheMSWprogramcontinuetoworkfull-orpart-time,buttodososuccessfullyyoumusthavesomeflexibilityinyourworkschedule.Wecan’tguaranteethatyou’llbeabletohaveallofyourclassesintheeveningorontheweekends;itisverylikelythatsomeofyourclasseswillmeetduringtheday.Nowisthetimetodiscussthiswithyouremployer!
TograduatefromtheMSWprogram,you’llberequiredtocompleteafieldpracticumfor12–24hoursperweekwhiletakingclasses.TheFieldEducationOfficewillworkwithyoutofindaplacementthatisagoodfit,butpleasebeawarethat:
•MostofourfieldpracticumsareduringthedayandtypicallyonMondaythroughFridayonly.
•Youmustcompleteaminimumoffourhourseachdayinyourpracticum–andsomeagencieswillrequiremore.
•You’reallowedtocompletepracticumhoursoversemesterbreaks.
•Employment-basedplacementsthatqualifyasafieldpracticumsiteareallowed(visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/fieldeducationforadditionalinformation).
Talkwithyouremployeraboutadjustingyourworkscheduletoaccommodateyourfieldpracticumrequirement.Perhapsyoucanworkpart-time,shifttoweekendhours,negotiateforgreaterflexibility,orobtainreleasetime.Nowisthetimetoplan!
What are the expectations for graduate students in the MSW program?IncominggraduatestudentsoftenassumethattheMSWprogramwillbemuchliketheirundergraduatedays,buttheobjectivesofgraduatestudyaresignificantlydifferentandthedemandsmuchgreater.Ingeneral,youcanexpectto:•Attendclasseswith25–40students.•Have75–100pagesofreadingmaterialeachweekforeachclass.
•Writepapersformostclassesratherthantakeexamsorquizzes.•Makeclasspresentationseitherindividuallyorasamemberofaworkgroup.•Activelyparticipateinclassexercises.•Takefourcourseseachsemesterandspend2–3daysinapracticumifyouareafull-timestudent.
•Spend50–60hoursperweekonyourstudies.
Preparingforclassisessential,soyoumustbeabletoblockoutseveralhoursaweektoread,researchvarioustopics,andpreparewrittenassignments.Beingingraduateschoolistimeconsumingandcomparabletoafull-timejob!Wedon’trecommendthatyouworkfull-timewhilebeingafull-timestudent.Inthelongrun,bothyourjobandeducationwillsuffer—nottomentionyourhealth.Ifyoudoplantocontinueworkingwhileyoucompleteyourdegree,weofferthree-andfour-yearpart-timeoptionsthatmaybeabetterfit.
Balancing family, school, and work Returning to graduate school is an exciting opportunity! To
get the most from your studies, it’s important that you think
carefully about what being a graduate student will mean for
your lifestyle and whether you’re prepared to undertake the
rigors it will bring. Your success in the MSW
program will depend on your ability to
balance multiple responsibilities,
advocate for yourself, and make
some sacrifices. Now is the
time for some reflection and
planning to ensure that your
days as a graduate student will
be meaningful and rewarding.
MakingItWork:OneStudent’sPersp
ective
DeniseDavis,MSWStudent
It takes a lot of discipline to juggle the demands of
grad school. My husband and I have to plan dates and
consult schedules before we accept
outside commitments. Sometimes
it means explaining to friends and
family that I may be unavailable
for a few weeks, but also that my
absence is only a short period of
time in the big scheme of our
overall lives.
I’ve found creative ways to balance
school, my family, and personal life. I send quick texts
instead of having long phone calls; I pull all-nighters
on papers so I can take the next few days off without
feeling guilty; and I’ve taken a leave of absence from
some outside commitments.
And I try to take time for me–even if this only
means scheduling 30 minute walks a few times
a week through my neighborhood. You must find
positive ways to de-stress and breathe through it all!
It’ll all be worth it on graduation day!
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Is your work schedule flexible enough?ManystudentsintheMSWprogramcontinuetoworkfull-orpart-time,buttodososuccessfullyyoumusthavesomeflexibilityinyourworkschedule.Wecan’tguaranteethatyou’llbeabletohaveallofyourclassesintheeveningorontheweekends;itisverylikelythatsomeofyourclasseswillmeetduringtheday.Nowisthetimetodiscussthiswithyouremployer!
TograduatefromtheMSWprogram,you’llberequiredtocompleteafieldpracticumfor12–24hoursperweekwhiletakingclasses.TheFieldEducationOfficewillworkwithyoutofindaplacementthatisagoodfit,butpleasebeawarethat:
•MostofourfieldpracticumsareduringthedayandtypicallyonMondaythroughFridayonly.
•Youmustcompleteaminimumoffourhourseachdayinyourpracticum–andsomeagencieswillrequiremore.
•You’reallowedtocompletepracticumhoursoversemesterbreaks.
•Employment-basedplacementsthatqualifyasafieldpracticumsiteareallowed(visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/fieldeducationforadditionalinformation).
Talkwithyouremployeraboutadjustingyourworkscheduletoaccommodateyourfieldpracticumrequirement.Perhapsyoucanworkpart-time,shifttoweekendhours,negotiateforgreaterflexibility,orobtainreleasetime.Nowisthetimetoplan!
What are the expectations for graduate students in the MSW program?IncominggraduatestudentsoftenassumethattheMSWprogramwillbemuchliketheirundergraduatedays,buttheobjectivesofgraduatestudyaresignificantlydifferentandthedemandsmuchgreater.Ingeneral,youcanexpectto:•Attendclasseswith25–40students.•Have75–100pagesofreadingmaterialeachweekforeachclass.
•Writepapersformostclassesratherthantakeexamsorquizzes.•Makeclasspresentationseitherindividuallyorasamemberofaworkgroup.•Activelyparticipateinclassexercises.•Takefourcourseseachsemesterandspend2–3daysinapracticumifyouareafull-timestudent.
•Spend50–60hoursperweekonyourstudies.
Preparingforclassisessential,soyoumustbeabletoblockoutseveralhoursaweektoread,researchvarioustopics,andpreparewrittenassignments.Beingingraduateschoolistimeconsumingandcomparabletoafull-timejob!Wedon’trecommendthatyouworkfull-timewhilebeingafull-timestudent.Inthelongrun,bothyourjobandeducationwillsuffer—nottomentionyourhealth.Ifyoudoplantocontinueworkingwhileyoucompleteyourdegree,weofferthree-andfour-yearpart-timeoptionsthatmaybeabetterfit.
Balancing family, school, and work Returning to graduate school is an exciting opportunity! To
get the most from your studies, it’s important that you think
carefully about what being a graduate student will mean for
your lifestyle and whether you’re prepared to undertake the
rigors it will bring. Your success in the MSW
program will depend on your ability to
balance multiple responsibilities,
advocate for yourself, and make
some sacrifices. Now is the
time for some reflection and
planning to ensure that your
days as a graduate student will
be meaningful and rewarding.
MakingItWork:OneStudent’sPersp
ective
DeniseDavis,MSWStudent
It takes a lot of discipline to juggle the demands of
grad school. My husband and I have to plan dates and
consult schedules before we accept
outside commitments. Sometimes
it means explaining to friends and
family that I may be unavailable
for a few weeks, but also that my
absence is only a short period of
time in the big scheme of our
overall lives.
I’ve found creative ways to balance
school, my family, and personal life. I send quick texts
instead of having long phone calls; I pull all-nighters
on papers so I can take the next few days off without
feeling guilty; and I’ve taken a leave of absence from
some outside commitments.
And I try to take time for me–even if this only
means scheduling 30 minute walks a few times
a week through my neighborhood. You must find
positive ways to de-stress and breathe through it all!
It’ll all be worth it on graduation day!
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Are you really
ready for graduate school?
•Professionalclothingforyourfieldplacement.Tryshoppingatconsignmentstoresfornice,inexpensiveprofessionalclothing.
•Eatingoncampus.Bringyourlunchtocampusandusetherefrigeratorinthestudentlounge.
Is this the right time for you to be in graduate school?ThisistheBIGquestionyoumustanswerforyourself.Therearecreativewaystoovercomethechallengesyoumayfaceingraduatestudy,butthetimetofindthesesolutionsisbeforeyoubeginyourMSWprogram.Talktoyourfamily,friends,colleagues,andotherswhohavecompletedagraduateprogramandassessforyourselfifthetimeisrighttoentertheprogram.TheMSWacademicadvisorinColumbusandthecoordinatorsattheregionalcampuses(Newark,Mansfield,andLima)arehappytodiscussyouroptionsandpossible
challenges.Aboveall,ourgoalishelpyousuccessfullycompleteyourMSWstudies.Forcontactinformation,visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/degreeprograms/msw.
COLLEGE OFSOCIAL WORK
Balancing family, school, and work
2.Ifyouhaveschool-agechildren,doyourhomeworktogether–you’llbeservingasanexcellentrolemodel.
3.Improveyourtimemanagement.Prepare“ToDo”listsfortheday,week,andsemester.Thiswillgiveeveryoneabettersenseofwhenyou’reavailable.
4.Getridofextraobligations.Thinkaboutwhatyourprioritiesareandhowyouwanttousethefreetimethatyouhaveavailable.TherewillbeplentyoftimetoresumeextraactivitieswhenyouhavegraduatedwithanMSW!
Makeyourgraduatestudiesasharedprojectsothatyoursuccessintheprogramcanbesharedwiththeimportantpeopleinyourlife.
Can you afford to go to graduate school now?Unfortunately,beingagraduatestudentisexpensive.Areyouprepared?Thecollegeofferssomescholarshipsthatyoucanapplyforbutthesewillnotcoverthemajorityofyourexpenses,whichwillinclude:
•Booksandsupplies(laptopandsoftware,paper,copying,etc.).Considerbuyingbooksonlinefromdiscountsuppliersorusee-textbooks(ifthey’reavailable).Usethecomputersinthestudentlounge,thecomputerlabonthesecondfloorofStillmanHall,orthelibrary.
•Transportationandparkingexpensesforclassesandyourfieldpracticum.Youcantakethebustocampustoavoidthecostofparkingorcarpoolwithotherstudentsifyoulivesomedistancefromcampus.
csw.osu.edu
Are your family and friends prepared for your graduate studies?Completingagraduatedegreeusuallyrequiresassistanceandcooperationfromthosewhoarenearestanddearesttoyou.Hereareafewthingstoconsider:
•Isyourspouse,partner,orsignificantotherfullysupportiveofyourdesiretoobtainanMSW?Haveyoutalkedwiththemabouthowthiswillchangeyourlifestyle?Forexample,theymaynotseeasmuchofyouasthey’dlike.Ortheymayhavetotakeonadditionalobligationssuchascleaning,cooking,childcare,andotherhouseholdtaskssinceyourtimewillbelimitedandyoucouldbemoretiredthanusual.
•Doyouhaveyoungchildren?Haveyouplannedforchildcareormadeback-upplans?Haveyoutalkedtofamilyandfriendsaboutwaystheycanhelp(i.e.,carpoolingorafter-schoolactivities)?
Beingingraduateschooldoesn’tmeanisolatingyourselffromyourfamilyandfriends.Herearesometipsfromotherstudentsabouthowtofindahealthybalancethatkeepseveryonehappy.
1.Lookforwaystoinvolveyourfamilyinyoureducation.Allowyourchildrentoparticipatewithyouinvolunteereventsthatwillalsocountforyourhumanrightsassignments.Sharewhatyou’velearnedinyourcoursesandfieldexperiences.Keepthemconnectedtowhatyou’redoing.
MSW
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Are you really
ready for graduate school?
•Professionalclothingforyourfieldplacement.Tryshoppingatconsignmentstoresfornice,inexpensiveprofessionalclothing.
•Eatingoncampus.Bringyourlunchtocampusandusetherefrigeratorinthestudentlounge.
Is this the right time for you to be in graduate school?ThisistheBIGquestionyoumustanswerforyourself.Therearecreativewaystoovercomethechallengesyoumayfaceingraduatestudy,butthetimetofindthesesolutionsisbeforeyoubeginyourMSWprogram.Talktoyourfamily,friends,colleagues,andotherswhohavecompletedagraduateprogramandassessforyourselfifthetimeisrighttoentertheprogram.TheMSWacademicadvisorinColumbusandthecoordinatorsattheregionalcampuses(Newark,Mansfield,andLima)arehappytodiscussyouroptionsandpossible
challenges.Aboveall,ourgoalishelpyousuccessfullycompleteyourMSWstudies.Forcontactinformation,visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/degreeprograms/msw.
COLLEGE OFSOCIAL WORK
Balancing family, school, and work
2.Ifyouhaveschool-agechildren,doyourhomeworktogether–you’llbeservingasanexcellentrolemodel.
3.Improveyourtimemanagement.Prepare“ToDo”listsfortheday,week,andsemester.Thiswillgiveeveryoneabettersenseofwhenyou’reavailable.
4.Getridofextraobligations.Thinkaboutwhatyourprioritiesareandhowyouwanttousethefreetimethatyouhaveavailable.TherewillbeplentyoftimetoresumeextraactivitieswhenyouhavegraduatedwithanMSW!
Makeyourgraduatestudiesasharedprojectsothatyoursuccessintheprogramcanbesharedwiththeimportantpeopleinyourlife.
Can you afford to go to graduate school now?Unfortunately,beingagraduatestudentisexpensive.Areyouprepared?Thecollegeofferssomescholarshipsthatyoucanapplyforbutthesewillnotcoverthemajorityofyourexpenses,whichwillinclude:
•Booksandsupplies(laptopandsoftware,paper,copying,etc.).Considerbuyingbooksonlinefromdiscountsuppliersorusee-textbooks(ifthey’reavailable).Usethecomputersinthestudentlounge,thecomputerlabonthesecondfloorofStillmanHall,orthelibrary.
•Transportationandparkingexpensesforclassesandyourfieldpracticum.Youcantakethebustocampustoavoidthecostofparkingorcarpoolwithotherstudentsifyoulivesomedistancefromcampus.
csw.osu.edu
Are your family and friends prepared for your graduate studies?Completingagraduatedegreeusuallyrequiresassistanceandcooperationfromthosewhoarenearestanddearesttoyou.Hereareafewthingstoconsider:
•Isyourspouse,partner,orsignificantotherfullysupportiveofyourdesiretoobtainanMSW?Haveyoutalkedwiththemabouthowthiswillchangeyourlifestyle?Forexample,theymaynotseeasmuchofyouasthey’dlike.Ortheymayhavetotakeonadditionalobligationssuchascleaning,cooking,childcare,andotherhouseholdtaskssinceyourtimewillbelimitedandyoucouldbemoretiredthanusual.
•Doyouhaveyoungchildren?Haveyouplannedforchildcareormadeback-upplans?Haveyoutalkedtofamilyandfriendsaboutwaystheycanhelp(i.e.,carpoolingorafter-schoolactivities)?
Beingingraduateschooldoesn’tmeanisolatingyourselffromyourfamilyandfriends.Herearesometipsfromotherstudentsabouthowtofindahealthybalancethatkeepseveryonehappy.
1.Lookforwaystoinvolveyourfamilyinyoureducation.Allowyourchildrentoparticipatewithyouinvolunteereventsthatwillalsocountforyourhumanrightsassignments.Sharewhatyou’velearnedinyourcoursesandfieldexperiences.Keepthemconnectedtowhatyou’redoing.
MSW
A R E Y O U R E A L L Y R E A D Y ?Are you really
ready for graduate school?
•Professionalclothingforyourfieldplacement.Tryshoppingatconsignmentstoresfornice,inexpensiveprofessionalclothing.
•Eatingoncampus.Bringyourlunchtocampusandusetherefrigeratorinthestudentlounge.
Is this the right time for you to be in graduate school?ThisistheBIGquestionyoumustanswerforyourself.Therearecreativewaystoovercomethechallengesyoumayfaceingraduatestudy,butthetimetofindthesesolutionsisbeforeyoubeginyourMSWprogram.Talktoyourfamily,friends,colleagues,andotherswhohavecompletedagraduateprogramandassessforyourselfifthetimeisrighttoentertheprogram.TheMSWacademicadvisorinColumbusandthecoordinatorsattheregionalcampuses(Newark,Mansfield,andLima)arehappytodiscussyouroptionsandpossible
challenges.Aboveall,ourgoalishelpyousuccessfullycompleteyourMSWstudies.Forcontactinformation,visitthecollegewebsiteatcsw.osu.edu/degreeprograms/msw.
COLLEGE OFSOCIAL WORK
Balancing family, school, and work
2.Ifyouhaveschool-agechildren,doyourhomeworktogether–you’llbeservingasanexcellentrolemodel.
3.Improveyourtimemanagement.Prepare“ToDo”listsfortheday,week,andsemester.Thiswillgiveeveryoneabettersenseofwhenyou’reavailable.
4.Getridofextraobligations.Thinkaboutwhatyourprioritiesareandhowyouwanttousethefreetimethatyouhaveavailable.TherewillbeplentyoftimetoresumeextraactivitieswhenyouhavegraduatedwithanMSW!
Makeyourgraduatestudiesasharedprojectsothatyoursuccessintheprogramcanbesharedwiththeimportantpeopleinyourlife.
Can you afford to go to graduate school now?Unfortunately,beingagraduatestudentisexpensive.Areyouprepared?Thecollegeofferssomescholarshipsthatyoucanapplyforbutthesewillnotcoverthemajorityofyourexpenses,whichwillinclude:
•Booksandsupplies(laptopandsoftware,paper,copying,etc.).Considerbuyingbooksonlinefromdiscountsuppliersorusee-textbooks(ifthey’reavailable).Usethecomputersinthestudentlounge,thecomputerlabonthesecondfloorofStillmanHall,orthelibrary.
•Transportationandparkingexpensesforclassesandyourfieldpracticum.Youcantakethebustocampustoavoidthecostofparkingorcarpoolwithotherstudentsifyoulivesomedistancefromcampus.
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Are your family and friends prepared for your graduate studies?Completingagraduatedegreeusuallyrequiresassistanceandcooperationfromthosewhoarenearestanddearesttoyou.Hereareafewthingstoconsider:
•Isyourspouse,partner,orsignificantotherfullysupportiveofyourdesiretoobtainanMSW?Haveyoutalkedwiththemabouthowthiswillchangeyourlifestyle?Forexample,theymaynotseeasmuchofyouasthey’dlike.Ortheymayhavetotakeonadditionalobligationssuchascleaning,cooking,childcare,andotherhouseholdtaskssinceyourtimewillbelimitedandyoucouldbemoretiredthanusual.
•Doyouhaveyoungchildren?Haveyouplannedforchildcareormadeback-upplans?Haveyoutalkedtofamilyandfriendsaboutwaystheycanhelp(i.e.,carpoolingorafter-schoolactivities)?
Beingingraduateschooldoesn’tmeanisolatingyourselffromyourfamilyandfriends.Herearesometipsfromotherstudentsabouthowtofindahealthybalancethatkeepseveryonehappy.
1.Lookforwaystoinvolveyourfamilyinyoureducation.Allowyourchildrentoparticipatewithyouinvolunteereventsthatwillalsocountforyourhumanrightsassignments.Sharewhatyou’velearnedinyourcoursesandfieldexperiences.Keepthemconnectedtowhatyou’redoing.
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