B. How did this interest develop? C. In what special fields of social work do you have an interest? D. If you trained for or worked in another field, why are you proposing to get a social work degree?
III. Life Experiences Related to Social Work A. Social work requires working with people of diversified backgrounds with varied problems and the capacity for understanding and helping people. What experiences have you had in working with people of diversified backgrounds and how would these experiences help you work with people of diversified backgrounds? B. In what other ways have your experiences contributed to your interest in social work? Describe experiences in family relationships, group relationships, work, volunteer, recreational activities, etc., which you think affect your potential for social work. C. What are your strengths, as you perceive them, which you think will stand you in good stead as a social worker? D. What professional areas do you target for growth as you engage in social work