Around the GCSW… Self-Care 23 Jan 2024 by: Caroline Garcia Self-care: a phrase that seems ubiquitous these days! We’ve heard this phrase so often that the meaning can become lost. I’ve seen one too many self-care presentations…
Grad School Experience… Mental Health Awareness / Tips & Resources 21 Dec 2023 Graduate school is often hailed as a journey of academic pursuit and personal growth. Yet, amidst the pursuit of knowledge, we frequently face unique challenges that can impact our mental…
Around the GCSW… Study Spots You May Not Know About 25 Nov 2023 If you are like me, there is NO chance I can successfully focus and get my homework done at home. Whether it be roommates, dirty dishes, or a comfortable bed,…
Dual Degree… Dual Degree Program: MPP and MSW 18 Apr 2023 Coming out of my BSW, I knew I wanted to push further into the macro/policy realm of social work. My undergraduate practicum is what solidified this passion for macro. I…
LGBTQ+ Experience… Can I be both Texan AND queer? 16 Feb 202316 Feb 2023 As a queer woman, moving to Texas was daunting. That is an understatement. Moving to Texas as a queer woman was terrifying. Being from Georgia, I knew what it was…
Living in Houston… Living a creative life 18 Jan 202320 Jan 2023 How do you live a creative life? As a former architect and someone actively engaged in the arts, this is not a small question. I was blessed with a curious mind. I’ve been…
Grad School Experience… How Practicum has Shaped my Future as a Social Worker 16 Jan 2023 As I’m about to begin my second semester, it’s impossible to relay my experience at the GCSW so far without mentioning practicum! Practicum opportunities were one of the main reasons…
Clinical Concentration… International Student Experience 26 Dec 2022 On my first day of the Associate Social Work Diploma program in 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, I knew I would eventually work my way up to a Master of…
Clinical Concentration… Intern Experience: Mobile Mental Health Counselor 29 Apr 202223 Sep 2022 For the past two semesters, I have had the pleasure of being part of the Mobile Mental Health team at Communities in Schools Houston. Before starting my last internship I…
Grad School Experience… Connections and Influence: A Conversation with Dr. Charles Lea 19 Jan 202222 Sep 2022 When I enrolled in Program Planning and Evaluations with Dr. Lea, I had no idea I was about to find one of my biggest lifesavers in the GCSW program. As…