Social work was not a profession I had considered prior to this year, but, after doing some research, I quickly learned that it was perfect for me. I feel like this is exactly where the Lord wants me to be and I know that this is the right path for my life. It's a cliché to say that the reason I want to be a social worker is because I want to help people, but this is true. However, there is much more to it than simply helping people. I want to make life easier for people by connecting them to appropriate resources, educational opportunities and/or support. I want to be able to use the skills I have to improve the lives of others, ease their burdens, and enable them to live a better life. I love helping people. I like solving problems and I find that within me lies a great sense of compassion for those who are in difficulty. I believe that if a person wants help, there is help out there, but there needs to be a person who can facilitate the transfer of knowledge regarding that assistance and that bridge is a role I look forward to playing. In the t...