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by Kashi
When I was 18, I started volunteering in refugee camps in Calais, first as a volunteer, and then later as a coordinator for one of the charities there. Towards the end of the 11 months that I spent …
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by Ryan
From a young age in secondary school, I knew that I wanted to work with young people as I loved seeing my younger family members. This passion developed throughout my sixth-from experience as I chose …
by Charlotte
I have always been the type of person to care about those around me and always wanted a career where I could help people to improve themselves and/or the situation they are in. I felt social work was …
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by Helen
It took some time for me to realise I wanted to pursue a profession in social work. All the qualities and values I admire are at the heart of social work, and the fact that it offers such a varied …
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by Lucy
My interests have always been within the domain of health and social care, and additionally issues such as inequality and social injustice. Thus, I ensured that a couple of my GCSE and A-level subject …
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by Mi Chelle
Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It's where you'll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you've got your offers you still have to make the …
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