The Meaning of Aging

Hello everyone, I’m Tammara, a proud nontraditional student currently finishing up my BSW. These are my final two semesters, and I’m looking forward to the growth, challenges, and transformation that I know the next nine months will bring. It’s been a long journey...
Blog Post 1 – The Meaning of Growing Old

Blog Post 1 – The Meaning of Growing Old

My name is Tina Cifuentes, and I am in the second year of my gerontology master’s degree. At the beginning of the pandemic, when I was about 34, I left my job and decided to go back to school. I graduated last spring with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. I considered...

Introductions and the Meaning of Aging

PART 1: Hello all, my name is Teaira Hood. I am the second oldest of nine and a mother of 2 beautiful girls, ages two and five. I already have an associate degree in Social Work and decide to further my education and get a bachelor and master soon after(hopefully). I...
The Meaning of Getting Older

The Meaning of Getting Older

Good day class, My name is Ebony Grier. I am from New Jersey, but have been here in Atlanta for 14 years. I am a wife, a boy mom of 3, and also a dog mom to an old English bulldog named Zoey and a wild little schnauzer named Cane. I love traveling, taking walks to...
Introduction and the Meaning of Aging: Alex Clowers

Introduction and the Meaning of Aging: Alex Clowers

Hello Everyone! My name is Alexandria (Alex) Clowers, and I am a senior in the BSW program. I aspire to become a Music Therapist because of my love for music—I play viola and guitar—and my passion for helping others through social work. I have both professional and...