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I am planning on applying to two work study programs. One is research focused and really interests me because it also focuses on human-animal relationships which is a passion of mine. The other is being an assistant for the social work admissions program - talking to future students, building those relationships.

Both sound very interesting to me and I'm having a hard time choosing which one I'd do if I got to choose. Long term I'd love to be a therapist for those in animal care professions (think - veterinarians, animal shelter workers, zookeepers, etc.)

Which would you choose?

There's a position that I'm trying to apply for, but I can't because my updated resume hasn't been approved. Does anyone have an idea for how long it takes for them to approve it? I wonder why they require approval - that seems strange to me.

Hi all - I am moving to Denver in August and I want to make sure I have my ducks in a row and have my utilities set to move on. My new apartment building uses conservice. From what I understand, they'll reach out to me about turning on electricity and other utilities, correct? Do I need to do anything in the meantime?

I also sent this question to my new building, but I thought I'd ask here in case it results in a quicker response!

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Hi all - coming here with this question and not an animal one. I'm an incoming MSW student and my dream job would be to be a veterinary social worker. I recognize that this is a very new and niche field, but I'm trying to set myself up for success.

Does your clinic have one? Are you part of a larger brand (MedVet, etc) or locally owned? Does your clinic offer internships for MSW students?

I look forward to your responses!

Don’t get me wrong I do like the new bus system but I really miss having that direct way to get to Adams Morgan. At least the new version of the 96 (can’t remember the number) goes there, but I really miss being able to step out the door in Cleveland park and get to AM.

Hey all - incoming grad student here. It's been a long time since I was in college, and admittedly my mom did all of the financial aid stuff (although I still have plenty of undergrad loans).

I am joining a program in the summer to be grandfathered into grad plus loans. According to my 2025-2026 FAFSA, I'm eligible for just under $5,000 in grad plus loans and a whopping $20k in unsubsidized loans.

I definitely do not need that much in unsubsidized loans. My total summer class credits will cost $5,360 and I will need to use student loans to buy books.

Additionally, I'm moving for grad school. Can I use some of the unsubsidized loans available to me to help pay for the move? In that case I might accept the $5,000 in grad plus loans and use some of the unsubsidized loans for the rest of my credits, books, and helping me move.

I'm genuinely open to learning about what I should do and appreciate any and all advice/insight!

ETA: I did some math and here's what I concluded - open to any and all comments to make sure I'm not missing anything. The cost for shipping items while moving is an estimate and could end up being less.

Total tuition	$5,360.00
Total grad plus loans awarded	$4,980.00
Total unsubsidized loans awarded	$20,500.00
Total needed for loans after grad plus loans	$380.00
Total for books (est)	$1,000.00
Total for August prorated rent	$662.42
Total needed for September rent	$1,419
Total for shipping (not confirmed)	$5,000
Total in unsubsidized loans needed	$8,461.42

I'm moving in August to pursue my MSW and maybe even become a therapist myself. Everything about this is stressful (and exciting) but the hardest part has been ending therapy with my therapist of 6 years. We work so well together and I went through many different phases including doing some very difficult attachment work.

I don't want to say goodbye. I don't want to leave her. It's just so sad. We're trying to make the ending a healing one and show that you can have good endings, but man it's hard.

I've done a few consults with new therapists in Denver and I have a short list of folks who I want to work with. I think a bulk of that therapy is going to be processing the loss of my current one.

It's just weighing on my heart tonight. I don't want to say goodbye.

My building is doing a fire drill tomorrow at some point and I'm stressed about what to do with my cat. Should I leave him inside my apartment? I'm afraid of the stress of the noise. But I also think putting him in his carrier and taking him outside on top of all the noise would be even more stressful.

Full disclosure, I have a really traumatic childhood memory of being left behind during a fire drill and I dread the idea of my cat being afraid and alone.

I'm moving from DC to Denver to pursue my MSW. I'm moving in August. DC has been home for the last 9 years and on one hand I'm ready to leave, but I'm also really grieving such a big change.

I'm also really sad about leaving my therapist of 6 years. I'm really attached to her and it's just been hard.

I'm having one of those days where I'm wondering if I'm making the best choice for myself. I'm so afraid of regretting my decision to move and get my MSW. I'm afraid that I'll hate the career. I'm planning to be a therapist, but I'm scared that it's the wrong choice.

Did anyone else experience similar feelings on their grad school journey? I'm just feeling a lot of grief today.

Hey all - incoming grad student at DU. I've done a few consults with therapists in the area (haven't moved yet) and I like the folks I found so far, but I know there are a lot out there.

Does anyone have recommendations for therapists near the DU?

Hi all - incoming MSW student here! Full disclosure, I did reach out to my university already. I'm mostly asking out of curiosity now.

I'll be starting at the University of Denver in the fall and I found an internship I'm really interested in applying to. It's an intake-focused internship at a behavioral health clinic. I'm really interested in potentially becoming a therapist who focuses on intakes.

Do we apply for internships on our own or do we need the permission from the university faculty before applying?

I'm really interested in doing intakes in a SW or therapeutic setting. If you focus on intakes, what brought you to focusing on intakes? Do you have any advice for folks who are interested in intake work?

I have two solo trips coming up. The first is a trip to Orlando where I'm going to Discovery Cove. It's a quick weekend trip. The second is a conference in October in Toronto. Everything except the flight to Toronto is booked.

I feel really guilty for spending the money and a deep sense of shame - more for the trip to Orlando than the conference, but still. I'm about to go to grad school where I'll be broke and busy.

I probably should save the money and not go on any trips or travel. I used points for the hotel for Orlando. Between the flight and the day at Discovery Cove, I'm looking at about $900. My trip to Toronto - conference, hostel, flight is going to come to around $1,000.

It's not like I'm going into debt to go on these trips. But they're definitely not the most financially responsible things to do.

I guess I'm looking for some words of comfort...maybe a bit of enabling lol. Tell me it's going to be okay.

Has anyone experienced this before? I reached out to a a potential apartment complex about paying with student loans and this is how they responded. Can they dictate this?

Has anyone experienced this before? I reached out to a a potential apartment complex about paying with student loans and this is how they responded. Can they dictate this?

>Me: One question I had was that I will be paying with my student loans, as I’ll be in graduate school. Is this okay? I’m happy to provide paystubs for my current jobs if needed.

>Potential apartment: We should be able to accept those, however, we will need proof of income stating the student loans are for housing solely.

I'm starting at DU in the fall and I am really excited. I'm so glad I went with the MSW over Counseling. I feel a lot of relief that while I intend to become a therapist, if I hate it or want to do something else, the MSW affords me the space to do this.

I just spent some time lurking in r/therapists and whenever I do this I start to get scared that I'm taking the wrong path. I find it very overwhelming and scary. I second guess whether i actually want to do this.

Everything has gone amazing so far. I got a great scholarship, I have a work study project of my dreams, I have a plan to get loan forgiveness. But I'm still so scared that I'm making the wrong decision and will regret it.

I don't think my level of anxiety is 'normal' meaning it's something I'm working on in my own therapy. That said, I'll be moving and losing my therapist...which is a huge thing to process on its own.

Is this overwhelm normal?

I’m an incoming graduate student and I’m having trouble finding a place because I don’t have an income during the lease period other than financial aid (at the moment).

How do I find an apartment? I'm getting kind of anxious. It's also hard because I have a cat, so it has to be pet friendly.