My favorite part about GMercyU is the tight knit community that it offers. I developed a great relationship with faculty and staff because they really care about their students and make it known that they are always there for us. GMercyU ensures that we adapt to college by having so many activities and events to make us feel comfortable. I am coming out of GMercyU with lifelong friends because of this tight knit community.
Journey to GMercyU
Camryn Zeller graduated from Abington Senior High School in 2018.
"My mom works at GMercyU, so I grew up visiting quite a bit. I would help with Open Houses and Accepted Students Day before being a student here, which made me so excited to become a Griffin myself one day," Camryn said.
During her freshman and sophomore years on campus, Camryn worked for the Admissions Department as a Griffin Ambassador. Her main responsibility was to give campus tours and also help out in the Admissions office. She loved welcoming incoming students and strengthening her relationships with faculty on campus.
Experience in the Social Work Program
"The Social Work program is an incredible learning experience with a tight knit cohort and amazing faculty to guide us through this journey," Camryn said.
As a Griffin Ambassador, Camryn was able to share how special the Social Work program is with prospective students and their families.
One of the biggest reasons why our program is truly the best is because students are never just a number. The social work professors really take time to know their students and guide them to feel confident in our career choices.
Internship Experience
During her senior year, Camryn completed an internship at Indian Creek Foundation. There, she was given the opportunity to become a therapeutic assistant in a program called TAY, an after-school program for teens with autism. The program is designed to help them build their social and relationship skills.
"These teens are amazing, and I've loved working with them and seeing their progress," Camryn said. "I have learned so much from my site supervisors on what it truly means to be a social worker.
Post-Graduation
After graduating in May 2022, Camryn will attend graduate school on a part-time basis. Due to GMercyU's Social Work program's accreditation, graduates are eligible for advanced standing in CSWE masters programs, taking a full year off the time to earn an Master of Social Work degree.
Camryn plans to continue her work at Indian Creek Foundation in summer 2022 and hopes to become a full-time social worker there.
