Crystal
Taylor

Crystal is looking at the camera. She has long hair tossed over her left shoulder.

Honours Bachelor of Social Work 
Coldwater, Ontario

I transferred from Georgian College to Lakehead University to further my knowledge in mental health and gain the skills and tools necessary for becoming a community social worker. The professors and staff at Lakehead have made the transition into university an easy one. Everyone is kind and approachable, providing all the necessary information and knowledge for success. 

I chose Lakehead for the competitive Honours Bachelor of Social Work (HBSW) undergraduate program. Lakehead offers a reapplication process for the professional years of the program and this ensures that only those who are best prepared for the field of social work end up as registered social workers in the community. Lakehead provides the education required to make changes in the community and in the world.

For me becoming a social worker is based on my belief that everyone should have access to health care, food, shelter, clothing, education and, minimum earning opportunities. Social work is my passion; I want to work for change and I want to stand for equality in our society. I want to listen and support the vulnerable populations, facilitate empowerment and advocate for social justice while collaborating and working with others to change the inequities that affect our communities. I want to become a social worker to build community and create equity on a global scale to create real change.