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The flexibility and structure of UND\u2019s online MSW program allowed her to pursue that calling while balancing the demands of family life.\u00a0 With her Master of Social Work degree completed, Tasha now plans to pursue clinical licensure and specialize in mental health therapy for children and young adults.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students: \u201cDon’t be afraid to reach out to your professors or other faculty members… they are all there to help you and foster the most positive learning experience for you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\nAnswering the Call with Empathy, Healing, and Hope<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nCarly Collings, Williston, North Dakot<\/span><\/b>a\u00a0<\/strong>\nFor Carly, the support of a social worker during her own childhood sparked a lifelong desire to give back. 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Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. With her MSW degree, she plans to provide neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to support families navigating a diagnosis to ensure they feel empowered and informed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. 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We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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If you\u2019re considering a career in social work or pursuing an MSW graduate degree, let their stories and insights show you what\u2019s possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\nRedefining Purpose: A Journey Toward Impact<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTasha Steffens, Plains, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nTasha began with a passion for helping others and imagined a future in healthcare. But it wasn\u2019t until she discovered social work that everything truly clicked. The flexibility and structure of UND\u2019s online MSW program allowed her to pursue that calling while balancing the demands of family life.\u00a0 With her Master of Social Work degree completed, Tasha now plans to pursue clinical licensure and specialize in mental health therapy for children and young adults.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students: \u201cDon’t be afraid to reach out to your professors or other faculty members… they are all there to help you and foster the most positive learning experience for you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\nAnswering the Call with Empathy, Healing, and Hope<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nCarly Collings, Williston, North Dakot<\/span><\/b>a\u00a0<\/strong>\nFor Carly, the support of a social worker during her own childhood sparked a lifelong desire to give back. 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Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. 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Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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The flexibility and structure of UND\u2019s online MSW program allowed her to pursue that calling while balancing the demands of family life.\u00a0 With her Master of Social Work degree completed, Tasha now plans to pursue clinical licensure and specialize in mental health therapy for children and young adults.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students: \u201cDon’t be afraid to reach out to your professors or other faculty members… they are all there to help you and foster the most positive learning experience for you.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\nAnswering the Call with Empathy, Healing, and Hope<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nCarly Collings, Williston, North Dakot<\/span><\/b>a\u00a0<\/strong>\nFor Carly, the support of a social worker during her own childhood sparked a lifelong desire to give back. 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It will feel daunting at times; but it is SO worth it in the end.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nThe MSW Advantage: Endless Possibilities for a Meaningful Career<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAmanda Joy, Vallejo, California<\/span><\/b>\nAmanda saw the Master of Social Work program at UND as a springboard for making lasting change. From community mental health to potential future work in private practice or policy, she says she is embracing the many paths earning her degree has made possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe beauty of earning an MSW is the endless possibilities it offers for shaping a meaningful career.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nRewriting Stories, Breaking Cycles of Disadvantage<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/p>\nAmber Bruer, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nAmber\u2019s passion for trauma-informed care is driving a future in clinical practice. Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. With her MSW degree, she plans to provide neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to support families navigating a diagnosis to ensure they feel empowered and informed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. With her MSW from UND now complete, she hopes to follow in their footsteps with a focus on hospital-based mental health assessment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe best thing about grad school is that you are learning about topics that actually interest you\u2026 As long as you show up, ask questions, and do the work, you will be successful!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nMy Intro to Social Work Class Got Me Hooked<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nJacob Svenby, Grand Forks, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhat started as an elective in undergrad turned into a career path. Jacob has said he sees endless opportunities ahead after graduation\u2014from school social work to other service areas where an MSW degree is valued.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cStay organized, identify a support system… your classmates may be going through the same struggles that you are.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nSeeking to Do More than Therapy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAlysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. Now working as a program specialist in a Partial Hospitalization Program, she credits the supportive faculty for helping her return to the program after personal hardship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. 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Bethany Rachel Abramson, Cook, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nBethany entered the MSW program at UND seeking the most effective way to serve others in the mental health field. After her degree, and passing her licensing exam, she is working in a rural non-profit in Minnesota. She says UND\u2019s instructors helped her balance work, school, and family life.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cAppreciate the experience and learn as much as you can. It will feel daunting at times; but it is SO worth it in the end.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nThe MSW Advantage: Endless Possibilities for a Meaningful Career<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAmanda Joy, Vallejo, California<\/span><\/b>\nAmanda saw the Master of Social Work program at UND as a springboard for making lasting change. 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Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. With her MSW degree, she plans to provide neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to support families navigating a diagnosis to ensure they feel empowered and informed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. 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Jacob has said he sees endless opportunities ahead after graduation\u2014from school social work to other service areas where an MSW degree is valued.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cStay organized, identify a support system… your classmates may be going through the same struggles that you are.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nSeeking to Do More than Therapy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAlysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. Now working as a program specialist in a Partial Hospitalization Program, she credits the supportive faculty for helping her return to the program after personal hardship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. 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Amanda Joy, Vallejo, California<\/span><\/b>\nAmanda saw the Master of Social Work program at UND as a springboard for making lasting change. From community mental health to potential future work in private practice or policy, she says she is embracing the many paths earning her degree has made possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe beauty of earning an MSW is the endless possibilities it offers for shaping a meaningful career.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nRewriting Stories, Breaking Cycles of Disadvantage<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/p>\nAmber Bruer, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nAmber\u2019s passion for trauma-informed care is driving a future in clinical practice. 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We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. 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We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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Amber Bruer, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nAmber\u2019s passion for trauma-informed care is driving a future in clinical practice. Her interests include supporting veterans, foster youth, and frontline workers, with plans to expand into community education, provider collaboration, and eventually teaching future social workers.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cCommunicate with your professors when you need a moment to breathe or extra time\u2026 The faculty are incredibly understanding and compassionate.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nPerfect Avenue for Impact<\/h2>\nWhitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. With her MSW degree, she plans to provide neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to support families navigating a diagnosis to ensure they feel empowered and informed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. 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Whitley Begger, Helena, Montana<\/span><\/b>\nWhitley chose social work as a path to turn compassion into action. The sense of community she built as a student at UND helped shape her personally and professionally. With her MSW degree, she plans to provide neuropsychological and psychological evaluations to support families navigating a diagnosis to ensure they feel empowered and informed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. 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Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cBeing scared is actually bravery in disguise… it means you’re stepping outside your comfort zone and pushing yourself to grow. Lean into those moments, because they will shape you into a stronger, more resilient professional.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nAn Interdisciplinary Team Shaped My Social Work Journey<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nYeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. 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Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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Yeva Mirzoyan, Eagan, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nWorking alongside a hospital care team after her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Yeva was inspired by the social workers around her. With her MSW from UND now complete, she hopes to follow in their footsteps with a focus on hospital-based mental health assessment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe best thing about grad school is that you are learning about topics that actually interest you\u2026 As long as you show up, ask questions, and do the work, you will be successful!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nMy Intro to Social Work Class Got Me Hooked<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nJacob Svenby, Grand Forks, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhat started as an elective in undergrad turned into a career path. 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We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe best thing about grad school is that you are learning about topics that actually interest you\u2026 As long as you show up, ask questions, and do the work, you will be successful!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nMy Intro to Social Work Class Got Me Hooked<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nJacob Svenby, Grand Forks, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhat started as an elective in undergrad turned into a career path. Jacob has said he sees endless opportunities ahead after graduation\u2014from school social work to other service areas where an MSW degree is valued.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cStay organized, identify a support system… your classmates may be going through the same struggles that you are.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nSeeking to Do More than Therapy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAlysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. Now working as a program specialist in a Partial Hospitalization Program, she credits the supportive faculty for helping her return to the program after personal hardship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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Jacob Svenby, Grand Forks, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhat started as an elective in undergrad turned into a career path. Jacob has said he sees endless opportunities ahead after graduation\u2014from school social work to other service areas where an MSW degree is valued.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cStay organized, identify a support system… your classmates may be going through the same struggles that you are.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nSeeking to Do More than Therapy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAlysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cStay organized, identify a support system… your classmates may be going through the same struggles that you are.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nSeeking to Do More than Therapy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nAlysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. Now working as a program specialist in a Partial Hospitalization Program, she credits the supportive faculty for helping her return to the program after personal hardship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. 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Alysia Taylor, Fargo, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWith a passion for mental health care, Alysia entered UND\u2019s Master of Social Work program to expand her impact beyond traditional therapy. Now working as a program specialist in a Partial Hospitalization Program, she credits the supportive faculty for helping her return to the program after personal hardship.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cDon’t be afraid to ask questions and be open to everyone. We can all learn so much from each other.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nFrom Ambition to Advocacy<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nWhitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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Whitney Irmen, Mandan, North Dakota<\/span><\/b>\nWhitney\u2019s MSW experience at UND deepened her leadership in child welfare. She embraces a strengths-based, servant leadership approach to supporting families and children in crisis, and plans to pursue a career in child welfare social work, administration, or clinical practice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. 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Advice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cGraduate school is a marathon… not a sprint. As long as you have a really strong \u2018why\u2019 and a support system in place, you will do great!\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nCarrying a Legacy of Care<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\nTiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. 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Tiara Kammers, Virginia, Minnesota<\/span><\/b>\nInspired by her mother\u2019s compassion, Tiara saw social work as a way to help others without limits. Now working in child protection, she is committed to reducing mental health stigma and supporting youth in difficult circumstances. With her MSW degree from UND, she plans to continue working with vulnerable youth in schools or juvenile correction settings.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAdvice for Future MSW Students:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cTake it one day at a time – It may get overwhelming but just know you are not alone in this, and your peers will help you along the way.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\nReady to Begin Your Journey?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nThese MSW graduates show the power of social work to change lives, including their own. 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