Week Two

As we move into week two of our program, I am feeling a bit more comfortable with the new programs I am working with. I can see one of the biggest road blocks to my Degree is myself. I worry so much about not being able to complete my Degree and yet I have overcome so many challenges in the past. I need to give myself more credit and walk this road with confidence.

In order to accomplish my educational goals I have surrounded myself with supportive people. I also know how important it is to be organized and allow enough time to complete my assignments.  I have an office at home and have talk with my family about not coming in when the "In Class" sign is on the door. They are extremely supportive which I am tremendously grateful for.

When things come up in life that cause interference with my goal, I will take a personal inventory about what is more important. I will stay in contact with my professors and fellow students. I will access all available resources to help me continue my education.

I take an active role in my education and know this is up to me. I will continue to work hard to understand, complete and participate in all assignments given. I know all of the assignments and classes work together to give us the best most complete education. I will respect the opinion of my fellow student and my professors. I will listen to them with an open mind and try to understand their prospective. This is one of the best ways to learn through other peoples experiences. I know they are also a valuable asset now and in the future.

I can blog!

Hello blog world. My name is Jodie and this is my first experience with blogging. The title of my blog is Adventures in Social Work as I am just starting at Humboldt State University, Distant Ed, Social Work Program. I am excited to have the opportunity to earn my Bachelor's degree and still live in my rural community of Lake County. I am also very overwhelmed at the thought of how much work needs to be done while I am still learning these (new to me) technology tools.

I chose Social Work as my area of study as I have always enjoyed working to help other people. I get great personal satisfaction knowing I was able to help someone make their own live better. I think we all need a network of people to help us through the crazy ups and downs of life. I have been truly lucky to have a strong supportive network of people in my life. However, I am aware not all people have this support and would like to help provide support for them. I am still exploring all of the opportunities I will have once I complete my degree. I do not have just one area of Social Work which sticks out to me right now. From what I understand this is common at this stage of education and with more exploration, volunteering and connecting with people in the field, I will find my way.

Our first assignment is to create and post this blog for SW 480. I believe I am now creating the blog but please understand this is an old dog leaning new tricks! I can see how this will be a useful tool for us as we move through this program. SW 480  is our Distributed Learning Community and I think this will be a great way for us all to support each other while we learn new material and new technology.