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Blog Post 1: Introduction and the Meaning of Aging
Part One: Introduction Hello, everyone! My name is Joshua Gaston. One thing I would like the class to know about me is that my life is deeply centered on faith, fatherhood, service, and transforming painful experiences into purpose. I am a father of two young...
Blog Post 1 – Introductions and the Meaning of Aging
Hello Class! My name is Elizabeth, but I go by Liz. I’m currently a junior here at GSU, and I’m very happy to be a part of the Social Work Program. I currently work for Progressive Insurance as an estimator, where I visit auto body shops to inspect vehicles, which I...
Introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Princess. I am 28 years old. One thing I want you to know about me is that I am very compassionate. I have a passion for helping others and enjoy seeing people happy. A lot of my life experiences have taught me that you never really know...
Blog Post 1 : Introductions and the Meaning of Aging
Part One : Hey everyone my name is Samarie! I am 28 years old. One thing I would like you to know about me is that I am passionate about helping others and advocating for people who may not always be able to advocate for themselves. I also enjoy learning about...
Introduction and The Meaning of Aging
One thing I would like people to know is that I'm vegetarian. I've worked with older adults, such as in caregiving. I helped with daily activities, such as physical activity and cleanliness. I would hope to learn more skills to support older adults and their families....
Silver Fox!
Hello! I'm Isadore Hannon and I am a graduate student getting my master's in social work. Since I will be turning 60 this year, this topic hits home for me and is the reason I decided to go back to finish my degree. Let me go back a little. I am originally from the...
Blog Post 1 – The Meaning of Growing Old
Hello everyone, my name is Ja’Maya Reed. I am currently pursuing my Master of Social Work degree at Georgia State University. My interests are advocacy, policy, and the connection between social work and law. I am currently completing my practicum at Emory University...
Blog Post 1 – The Meaning of Aging and Introduction
Good evening, my spectacular classmates. My name is Malaya. I was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, but currently live closer to Lithonia, GA. I'm a senior in GSU's Social Work program. I was brought to social work when my therapist suggested I take a social class to...
Reflections on Aging and Older Adulthood
Introduction My name is Narda Mitchell. I have a strong immigrant background, which has greatly influenced who I am and how I view the world. My experiences and cultural background have taught me the importance of family, perseverance, compassion, and understanding....
Blog Post 1 – Introductions and the Meaning of Aging
Introduction One thing I want the class to know about me is how bright, vibrant, and full of life my personality is. I’m the type of person who walks into a room and brings color with me through my humor, my energy, and the way I connect with people. I carry a blend...