Episode 103: Transitioning Skills & Experiences from Student Involvement into the Workplace
Clinical Social Worker, Brittany Louk, talks through her college involvement experiences that she now utilizes in her career and daily life. Listen in to hear about how the experiences of being involved in student organizations and holding leadership roles has equipped her with the skills to effectively communicate with patients at the hospital. A takeaway from her time at Youngstown State University, Brittany encourages all students to dive in and become involved in student organizations on their campus. In addition to the tangible skills that are gained, noting involvement and volunteerism on resumes and internship, graduate school, and/or job applications can help set you apart from other applicants.
In this episode you will hear from Brittany Louk, a Clinical Social Worker at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH. A first-generation college student, Brittany is a 2018 graduate of Youngstown State University where she studied social work and was an engaged and active member of the Student Social Work Organization and Alpha Xi Delta Sorority. She previously worked as a social worker for the Summit County Children Services. Deciding to dedicate her studies and career to the service of others, while she gained the knowledge needed for a career in social work through her academics, her student involvement experiences helped to equip her with transferable and important communication and organizational experiences.
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