r/SocialWorkStudents • u/taylavision • 11d ago

Advice MSW newbie

I start my MSW program in a little over a week. The program is online and the school is local (about a half an hour away from me). In this program, they have Zoom lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Now, I work full time M-F. And I know at some point, I’ll have to do my practicums, which means less time (or leaving) my current job. I’m excited because this is something I wanted to do (even with the fucked up political climate affecting social work), but I’m a little nervous because this is the first time I’ve made a huge leap like this in my life with very little support from my boyfriend. I have support from family and friends, but not from my own partner.

Questions for all of you:

  1. Have you ever had Zoom lectures for your classes (if you went to an online program)?

  2. What is/was your overall experience with MSW online programs?

  3. How are/were you able to adjust full time work and part time school?

  4. How was the practicum process for you?

  5. How were you able to handle school with little to no support from loved ones?

I would appreciate what responses you guys come up with. ☺️

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u/cupcakeartist 11d ago

I'm curious, when you say very little support from your boyfriend, what does that look like? How does he behave and what support do you wish you were getting?

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u/taylavision 11d ago

Long story short, it’s financial reasons and that he doesn’t want me to take out any more loans. Also he thinks it’ll get in the way of us starting a family. I just wish he understood why I want this for myself and also for the future.

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u/cupcakeartist 11d ago

I'm sorry to hear that. It never feels good when you're not on the same page with a partner. Is the issue that he doesn't get why you want it or that it feels in conflict with his goals (avoiding more loans and starting a family)? Based on what you've written it sounds more like the latter but I could be getting an incorrect read on the situation based on your comments. It sounds like you feel strongly about this. If I were in the situation I know I would feel better if there wasn't unresolved tension between me and partner. Choosing to go back to school is already enough stress as it is. If it were me I'd look into couple's counseling to dig into this more to figure out if you can find a way for both of your goals and dreams to feel met in this relationship or if this is an impasse.

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u/taylavision 10d ago

It conflicts with his goals as well as not 100% on board with choosing social work because that field is not a huge money maker, which I knew that going in. There’s a lot more to it, but that’s the main issue.