Ever wondered what a day in the life of a College of Social Work (CoSW) student really looks like? For BASW + BACJ double major Colleen Bostic, it’s a mix of intense study sessions and “aha!” moments that shift her entire perspective.
As a CoSW Ambassador, Colleen balances academic rigor with a deep-seated drive for real-world impact. Thursday, February 5, she’s taking over the @ukcosw social channels to give us an exclusive look into her world.
Ahead of the takeover, we sat down with Colleen to see what makes her journey unique.
The Q&A
The most “Social Work Student” thing she’s done this week: It’s a classic student struggle: a non-stop, three-hour note-taking marathon.
The class that changed the game: SW 430: Social Welfare Policy. Colleen didn’t expect to immediately click with policy, but she’s now hooked on the “why” behind the systems.
“Since starting the class, I’ve become more interested in policymaking—and how it affects every single person social workers serve.”
What keeps her fueled: When the workload gets heavy, Colleen remembers her “Why.” She isn’t just earning a degree for herself; she’s doing it to be a bridge for her community.
Keeping Social Work and Criminal Justice “Human”: For Colleen, it’s about ditching the “robotic” response. She believes in seeing the person, not just the protocol—approaching every challenge with genuine empathy.
The Power of the Double Major: Colleen realized early on that Social Work and Criminal Justice are two sides of the same coin. By housing both in the CoSW, she was able to fast-track her Criminal Justice coursework in under two years while diving into fascinating electives like Forensic Investigations.
Don’t Miss the Takeover!
Colleen is ready to show you the ropes! Follow the UK College of Social Work on Facebook and Instagram and join us Thursday, February 5, to ride shotgun on her busiest day yet.
