Future social worker wants to help children
After trying other fields of study, Lee College student Diana Alvarado has her sights set on being a social worker.
“I’m studying social work. I kind of tried everything else, but nothing seemed to work out. I tried business. I was in cosmetology in high school and was supposed to go for my license, but I didn’t go through with it. I realized that I hated it.”
Why social work?
“It’s the primary thing that’s helping out people, and I enjoy it. Just seeing people’s smiles when you help them. My goal is to help children because I love children. I have a 2-year-old sister. So, for example, I would hate to see someone that young dealing with her parents not wanting her, you know?
“I realize that social workers don’t make that much money. But I don’t mind, as long as I end up doing something I like and I’m helping other people.”
— Diana Alvarado
