a realistic, busy student weekend | master’s in social work graduate student

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • hey friends! today's vlog is a realistic weekend as a grad student with lots of homework and a few weekend activities. the first day was filmed on 03.19 and the second day of this vlog was filmed on 3.26, the following saturday... sorry they're not consecutive days! but i can assure you that my weekend pretty much looks about the same every week so i thought i'd film and post regardless! hope you enjoy and stick around :)
    l i n k s :
    amazon laptop stand: Besign LS05 Aluminum Laptop... www.amazon.com...
    m u s i c :
    Music by Damien Sebe - Tranquil - thmatc.co/?l=5...
    Music by Liles Music - Take a Chill Pill - thmatc.co/?l=0...
    Music by Public Library Commute - Across The Room - thmatc.co/?l=A...
    l e t ‘ s b e f r i e n d s ☻
    instagram: / carolynnicolev
    spotify: open.spotify.c...
    a b o u t m e :
    i’m carolyn, 22 years old, and currently living in the rgv (956)! i post videos about grad life, productivity, and my travel adventures. i’m a graduate student studying master’s in social work with a concentration in administration and community practice. i hope to become a licensed clinical social worker in the future and work as a therapist. i graduate from my program in december 2022!
    my passions also include collecting horror movies, working out, i love all genres of rock, and spending time with my family and friends.
    f a q :
    -how old are you? 22
    -where did you go for school? texas state university
    -what did you study in undergrad? B.S. in human development and family sciences
    -what are you studying? M.S. in social work
    -what camera do you use? canon powershot sx740 hs
    sub count: 208

Komentáře • 42

  • @alejandraacosta4931
    @alejandraacosta4931 Před rokem +32

    AHHH! I definitely do not miss grad school. I also studied social work. I am currently working as a child welfare social worker. Keep at it! We need you!

  • @l4mamii
    @l4mamii Před rokem +9

    I am so glad that I came across your channel! I work full time, I am a mom and I am planning on starting school in August for my MSW(part time). I think my biggest fear is managing the readings and school.

  • @AnnaBea
    @AnnaBea Před 2 lety +7

    I absolutely love your vlogs bc I feel like I can relate on such a deep level lmao. love hearing about your msw classes!! I totally get you on the mental toughness of working plus school work especially when the classload is so heavy. the dark hair looks so great!!!!

  • @SM12457
    @SM12457 Před 2 lety +2

    The thumbnail is so perfect. Great editing on that.

  • @TheeKD
    @TheeKD Před 2 lety +5

    Hi Carolyn, I am a BSW student entering my senior year (Thank God)! I am curious on what a course load with a concentration on administration and community practice look. My concentration use to be urban families, children, and youth but I’m migrating toward macro social work.

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +1

      hello :) congrats on your achievements as a senior in your BSW program! the course load for macro includes: macro assessment, practice with organizations, practice with communities, policy analysis and development, and social work with diverse populations. hope this helps! :)

  • @ashleygrier4636
    @ashleygrier4636 Před rokem +3

    I know this is an older vlog, but I recently came across your channel and the way you schedule and organzie your day is so inspiring. Your style is so cute, do you mind if I ask where you found that Deftones shirt?

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před rokem +1

      Hi! Aw thank you so much 🫶🏼 And I got my Deftones shirt on Etsy!! The seller doesn’t seem to be active anymore tho :/

    • @ashleygrier4636
      @ashleygrier4636 Před rokem

      @@carolynnicolev Awe, that's okay. Thanks so much for letting me know :)

  • @mostlydebs8277
    @mostlydebs8277 Před 2 lety +2

    hi! what a coincidence, I searched up 'masters in social work' to prep myself for my first semester and i found your video! I also reside in the valley, love horror movies, and go to utrgv :) loved your video!

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +1

      hi there, woah that’s super cool!! so freaking sweet that you love horror movies, too. if you ever have any questions about the utrgv MSSW program, please don’t hesitate to ask! :) nice to meet you, and best of luck on your grad school journey!✨

    • @mostlydebs8277
      @mostlydebs8277 Před 2 lety

      @@carolynnicolev thank you! I actually do have several questions about the general class settings, professors, and workload it would be so nice to get some reassurance/clarification on that

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety

      @@mostlydebs8277 for sure, i’d love to help! if you’d want to connect easier you can instagram dm me or shoot me an email at carolynnicolesw@gmail.com :)

  • @angelicadevera1992
    @angelicadevera1992 Před rokem

    im going to school for clinical mental health counseling and admire your passion! are you also working while in school? im starting a full-time job while starting grad school amd i'm nervous about the courseload. the job has tuition assistance and it's a fun job, so that's why i took it.

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před rokem

      hi, and thank you so much! i worked part-time for the majority of my time in grad school with the exception of the semesters of my practicum. a full-time job will be challenging, but time management is key and makes it totally doable! the tuition assistance is amazing, and I definitely think it’s more than possible for you! I would highly recommend having a planner/google calendar that can map out all of your shifts/courses/homework so that you can visualize when to read/work on hw. that helped me a lot while I was working!! hope this helps :)✨

  • @bearyylovessyouu
    @bearyylovessyouu Před 2 lety

    Hi Carolyn! I love your videos. Would you have any tips for students who struggle with all of the reading involved with BSW/MSW? I have heard of some folks scanning their books and getting an e-reader. What are your thoughts on how to get a handle on all of this material?
    Thank you!

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Sara, thanks for watching! I would definitely recommend setting a reading schedule and reading goals planner! When I have articles and chapters to read, I typically plan out how I will divide the readings on the days of the week so that I don’t get overwhelmed reading so much at once! Setting goals is so important and feels so rewarding when you accomplish your readings. Hope this helps! 🤍

    • @bearyylovessyouu
      @bearyylovessyouu Před 2 lety

      @@carolynnicolev it does, thank you!

  • @netoalonzo
    @netoalonzo Před 2 lety

    girl i love your vids! i am about to graduate w/ my AA in social work & i already feel mentally exhausted. any advice for getting a bachelors in SW?

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +4

      thank you so much and congrats!! the best piece of advice i could give is try to avoid procrastinating, and try to space out your readings and homework assignments throughout a week/2 weeks so that it’s not overwhelming if they’re all due around the same time! i started doing that in grad school and it helped decrease my stress levels TREMENDOUSLY. best of luck on your BSW! ✨

  • @shanny7715
    @shanny7715 Před 2 lety

    HI! I will be starting as an MSW student soon watching these is so helpful. Where did you get that laptop stand I need one for all this computer work I will need to do !

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +1

      That’s so great thank you, and congrats!! I got my laptop stand on amazon and just linked it in my description, but unfortunately it’s not available now but there’s a lot of very similar ones!

    • @shanny7715
      @shanny7715 Před 2 lety

      @@carolynnicolev THANK YOU. Btw are you a part time or full time student ? How do you juggle work and schiik ?

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +2

      @@shanny7715 yes i'm a full-time student! and i highly recommend only working part-time while attending school. i use my google planner RELIGIOUSLY to time block my job and school work throughout the day. i feel like this definitely helps me with time management!

    • @shanny7715
      @shanny7715 Před 2 lety

      @@carolynnicolev Yes I agree. MSW is a large time commitment between field placement, class time, and studying. I am currently trying to consider whether to attend a full or part-time program because I want to work while I am in school

  • @elenani
    @elenani Před 2 lety

    Off topic but you have the best hairline. And I love the way the dark hair frames your face! Looks good!

  • @ThomasSuter-u7b
    @ThomasSuter-u7b Před dnem

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  • @parthupadhyay5183
    @parthupadhyay5183 Před 4 měsíci

    Hello. I am planning to enroll in Masters Social Work. Are jobs easily available in this sector?

  • @ChloeJo
    @ChloeJo Před 2 lety

    I start my MSW in the fall at Michigan State do you have any tips?

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety +1

      i would definitely recommend finding what level of social work you want to focus on during your course work! whether that be macro, mezzo, or micro that interests you the most. although all classes are beneficial at any level, it's definitely a great idea to pick up the most useful tools and learning for your career specific to your field! also, try not to slack off with readings because they can definitely be overwhelming! i like to schedule out my readings throughout the week so i don't get burned out all at once. hope this helps! :)

    • @ChloeJo
      @ChloeJo Před 2 lety

      @@carolynnicolev most definitely helps! Thanks:)

  • @lightofasia5079
    @lightofasia5079 Před rokem

    I am from India....,you say How are you ?

  • @LindaBevan-o1x
    @LindaBevan-o1x Před 4 dny

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  • @LOSTobsession1415
    @LOSTobsession1415 Před 2 lety

    Is Rudy part dachshund? I am also a MSW student with a dog named Rudy (:

    • @carolynnicolev
      @carolynnicolev  Před 2 lety

      OMG that’s incredible! i love when dog’s have such human names :,) and i believe he might be part dachshund. he’s a mix of all sorts of breeds, but we typically just say he’s a miniature pinscher :)

  • @nefertetewilliams1282
    @nefertetewilliams1282 Před 2 lety

    You look like Miranda Cosgrove from icarly :)