Blaze the Mic
The need for mental health professionals is growing every day, and the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Arlington is the premier school in Texas for developing students into the Social Work professionals of tomorrow. Hear from our undergraduate and graduate students on the issues that are impacting our everyday lives from a student’s perspective, and how we can change the future... today. Show is hosted by Communications Assistant - Doughlas Gutierrez
Episodes
Welcome to Season 2 of Blaze the Mic! As we start off this new academic year, and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are reminded of the amazing work that our social work students do both in our program and in their personal lives. Bachelor of Social Work student, Julian Jimenez, shares his story of how working in a hospital setting spurred his passion in becoming a Health Care Social Worker.
Social Work accepts individuals from all walks of life who are dedicated to improving the well-being and mental health of others. In this episode, BSW student Katie Pham shares how the University of Texas at Arlington and the School of Social Work accept her and celebrate students' differences, while preparing students for the future.
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Community and Administrative Practice (CAP) is based on the social work principle that the larger environment is a central reason why individuals thrive or encounter problems. Master of Social Work - CAP student Stephen Silva-Brave discusses his work within his Native American community, working with Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, and how his social work education and research have lifted these community issues into the spo...
One of the biggest challenges facing social work field is the misconceptions and lack of education about the versatility of social work practice. In this episode, BSW student Michella Reyes shares her passions and dreams for her future, and how she never would have thought it possible through social work until one fateful class.
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Have you ever wondered how a degree in Social Work can affect communities on a global scale? Ph.D. student Shamila Sivakumaran shares her experience in discovering the impacts of Social Work abroad, how she came to UTA, and how important it is to have a global perspective in the classroom.
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Deciding whether or not a Master's degree is the right path can be a daunting decision, but with the right people beside you and with the right program you will be surprised with how high you can fly. Our Master of Social Work student, Pauline Sias, shares with us how the power of family, friends, and determination helped her stay on track from her Bachelor of Social Work degree to pursuing her Masters today.
Deciding to pursue a degree in Social Work can be a tough decision for most, particularly when transitioning from other degree paths. Current School of Social Work student, Sebastian Molina, discusses his decision to switch from engineering to social work to help support his fellow veterans and military personnel in finding the care they were searching for.
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