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About MEDear Reader,
Hello! I am Chnoa, a License Master Social Worker (LMSW). I am an alumna of Columbia University and Sacred Heart University (SHU).
I have obtained a BSW, MSW, and a second Masters Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs...so far. I am an aspiring future PHD of Social Work holder and college professor. I currently work full-time as a Volunteer and Intern Coordinator for a local nonprofit! Through my academic journey of obtaining my goals and dreams I faced some personal trials and tribulations. Before I got to where I was today, these moments (below) are engraved in my brain as I tried my best to push through it all in my studies, and even as I finished and began looking for employment
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Throughout my journey, I've faced challenges that I’ve successfully gotten through physically, but have never forgotten.
One example in particular I can think of is when I obtained my driver's license May 2023. This is something I had thought about getting since before I turned 16. It felt impossible at times, but I’ve learned that your mind can trick you into believing something that’s entirely achievable isn't. Don’t let your mind win like I did for so long! It's like Bambi learning to walk...clumsy at first, but by the end, he's a pro walker! I share this to let you know that if you’ve felt similar, it’s completely normal.
Once I finally overcame this hurdle, I realized how many opportunities there are to grow and learn even more. Then, in September 2024, I officially became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), which has been a dream come true. There’s so much beauty in developing personally and career wise due to the endless route to take when it comes to learning, connecting, and growing.
As I work as an LMSW, my next goal is to pursue a Ph.D. I want to evaluate and contribute to the programs I engage with, using the knowledge I’ve gained from my studies and experiences prior. Through my Ph.D. dissertation, I hope to connect with the local community, conduct meaningful research, and create impactful work that can change the world. Along the way, I aim to share my journey in hopes of being a guiding force for others to show they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.
One example in particular I can think of is when I obtained my driver's license May 2023. This is something I had thought about getting since before I turned 16. It felt impossible at times, but I’ve learned that your mind can trick you into believing something that’s entirely achievable isn't. Don’t let your mind win like I did for so long! It's like Bambi learning to walk...clumsy at first, but by the end, he's a pro walker! I share this to let you know that if you’ve felt similar, it’s completely normal.
Once I finally overcame this hurdle, I realized how many opportunities there are to grow and learn even more. Then, in September 2024, I officially became a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), which has been a dream come true. There’s so much beauty in developing personally and career wise due to the endless route to take when it comes to learning, connecting, and growing.
As I work as an LMSW, my next goal is to pursue a Ph.D. I want to evaluate and contribute to the programs I engage with, using the knowledge I’ve gained from my studies and experiences prior. Through my Ph.D. dissertation, I hope to connect with the local community, conduct meaningful research, and create impactful work that can change the world. Along the way, I aim to share my journey in hopes of being a guiding force for others to show they can accomplish anything they set their mind to.
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