Personal Statement for Masters Program in ASU School for Social Work

Running head: PERSONAL STATEMENT 1
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Name
Institutional Affiliation

PERSONAL STATEMENT 2
Introduction
I am applying for a Masters program in ASU School for Social Work because I
completely believe that social work is not only my correct career path but also an avenue to give
back to the society. My desire has always been to work with and for the less privileged and help
them gain trust in themselves. I spend much of my time with underprivileged people both the
youths and the adult who have a history of both emotional and behavioral problems. Having
worked as a full-time outpatient case manager, and corrections officer, I have some background
information in this area that I purpose to build on to be a better social worker. I aim to
supplement this practical experience with a focused training to provide the best services to my
target group.
Background Information
My desire for the social work profession could be entirely explained by my childhood
experiences. In my early childhood, I was subject to both physical and emotional abuse from the
immediate society simply because my family could not live up the standards of a middle-class
family. My parents also went through the same although in silence. We lacked friends to help us
in the hardest circumstances. Our condition as a family deteriorated day by day, and we were
forced to sell the little property that we survived on. At this point, my life turned a new leaf. It
was crystal clear that my parents could not afford to raise me amidst their struggles. They had
already gone through too many traumatic experiences which they could have hardly survived if it
were not for some few dedicated counselors who came for our rescue. Through the help of these
counselors, my dad was able to secure a minimum wage job which could help us get back to our
feet. Although our problems did not end at this point, we gained some hope of seeing a new day.