With Fall 2016 well underway, we caught up with these University of Michigan-Flint SEHS alumni willing to offer some words of wisdom to our current students.

Amy Harris, UM-Flint Social Work alumna

“Nothing ever happens according to plan, so don’t lose the focus when you face unforeseen challenges. Perseverance makes the result that much more sweet!!” Amy Harris, May 2016 UM-Flint social work graduate, currently in the masters program at Wayne State University.

Charles Banks, UM-Flint Social Work alumnus

“Don’t be one-dimensional. Strive to learn what social work looks like from a micro, mezzo, and macro perspective. Being well-rounded will help you better serve your desired client population.” Charles Banks, May 2016 UM-Flint BSW graduate, offers advice to current social work undergraduates.

Pursuing his master’s degree at U-M, Banks is a Geriatric Scholar studying Interpersonal Practice and Aging in Families and Society. His field placement is at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor. At UM-Flint, he was active in the Social Work Club of the University of Michigan – Flint, NASW-Michigan, and volunteered in the Flint community.