1. McMaster University Student Social Work Student Association

2. What is Musswsa? MUSSWSA is dedicated to providing an unbiased, accessible outlet for students' voices to be heard, and the promotion and integration of studies within the School of Social Work. The association promotes and encourages student’s involvement in community outreach activities, interfaculty development, and peer to peer mentorship.

3. Coming up! We’re planning some great events this year like.... Take Back the Night! Social Work Hoodies! Montreal Massacre Social Work Social Nights Trip to Caribbean! (Location undetermined) Placement Q & A Black History Month Guest Speakers

4. Get Involved!! Facebook group - MUSSWSA Includes our information and postings of events Email us! Meetings this year will be bi – weekly on Mondays at 5:30 starting on We also have a suggestion box on our door on the social work floor KTH 3

7. BEING A SOCIAL WORKER MEANS You will never be bored. You will always be frustrated. You will always be surrounded by challenges. So much to do and so little time. You will carry immense responsibility and very little authority. You will step into people's lives and you will make a difference. Some will bless you. Some will curse you.

8. You will see people at their worst and their best. You will never cease to be amazed at people's capacity for love, courage, and endurance. You will see life begin and end. You will experience resounding triumphs and devastating failures. You will cry a lot. You will laugh a lot. You will know what it is to be human and to be humane

9. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. Margaret Mead

10. Your Social Work Survival Guide

11. Get ready for IceBreakers!!!

12. You will be asked what YOU think! What is Self Reflection anyway?

13. Although Social Work is about helping others, YOU are the medium though which this happens.

14. What you think you “know” today wont be what you think you “know” tomorrow.

15. Your career starts when you enter the classroom

16. “Why would you want to do that?” “Isn't that a burnout career?”

17. Friends in social work are like your sounding board, support group, cheerleaders and academic advisors all in one.

18. Social Work begins with your Heart So take care of it!

19. How many Social Workers does it take to change a light bulb?

20. None! Social Workers would empower the light bulb to change itself!