In this episode of the Social Workers Everywhere podcast, we dive into the global impact of social work through the experiences of students Christa Gloster and Claude Thomas from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. They discuss their participation in the India course, a program developed in partnership with Rajagiri College in Kerala, India. The course offers students the opportunity to attend international conferences and engage in cultural site visits. Christa and Claude share how they learned about the program, their initial perceptions, and how these evolved during their trip. They also talk about the personal and professional challenges faced, the cultural differences observed, and the valuable lessons gained. The episode concludes with advice for prospective students considering global social work opportunities.
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Christa Gloster (they/them) is a liberation centered educator with 10 years of experience in higher education. In their previous roles they have served as a Coordinator for Sexuality and Gender Diversity, a Board Member for GLSEN Maryland, a Safe Zone Trainer, a Residence Life Hall Director, and a member of a Commission for LGBT People. Christa is also an experienced LGBTQIA+ educator, trainer, and facilitator. Christa is finishing up a Master of Social Work at the University of Maryland School of Social Work with plans to work in community mental health after graduation. Christa looks forward to transitioning full time into the field of Clinical Social Work with a focus on supporting BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiverse communities. Their hopes for their work are that people feel seen, people feel heard, and to provide space for continuously excluded communities.
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