Throughout autumn semester, students in the Intro to Social Work class at The Ohio State University at Lima heard from social workers in the field about the many different ways the degree can be applied. As finals approached, instructor Carmen Cupples let the class pick how they would like to end one of their first classes in the major.
The class chose to invite members of the Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities FANs (Friends, Allies and Neighbors) Network on a shopping trip to buy items to donate to the Toys for Tots campaign on campus followed by BINGO in the Webb.
“I felt like volunteering and doing this is a big learning experience compared to just writing a paper,” said Alivia Craig, freshman of Harrod. “And you get to experience this type of social work if we did want to go into this type of field.”
Spending a few hours helping choose items to bring a smile to a child’s face and enjoying hot chocolate and a good game of BINGO was a great way to end a busy semester at Ohio State Lima.
“Experiencing it hands on plus having fun with it is always better than just typing it out,” said Tiah McCreary, freshman of New Knoxville. “Plus, it’s a feel good thing about what you’re doing and how you spent your day.”