2010.07.11: Botswana RPCV Susan Ross recently received a degree from Case Western Reserve University after returning to college nearly 40 years after receiving her bachelor's degree
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2010.07.11: Botswana RPCV Susan Ross recently received a degree from Case Western Reserve University after returning to college nearly 40 years after receiving her bachelor's degree
Botswana RPCV Susan Ross recently received a degree from Case Western Reserve University after returning to college nearly 40 years after receiving her bachelor's degree
In 2002, Ross became an associate director with the Peace Corps. In five years, she lived on three continents, training new volunteers in Kenya, Bangladesh and Suriname. "This provided me with many interesting experiences and perspectives-particularly the poverty in this world," she said. "It provided an appreciation for the job Peace Corps volunteers do, because they have unique challenges depending upon their assignments." Now, Ross said she has found a new calling in social work. "If you follow your own path, every skill you develop and life experience somehow affects your job and at whatever point you are in life.," she said.
Botswana RPCV Susan Ross recently received a degree from Case Western Reserve University after returning to college nearly 40 years after receiving her bachelor's degree
Strongsville resident Susan Ross earns degree from Case Western Reserve University: Sun Star-Courier Person of the Week
Published: Sunday, July 11, 2010, 3:32 PM
Amanda Garrett, Sun News Amanda Garrett, Sun News
Susan Ross recently received a degree from Case Western Reserve University after returning to college nearly 40 years after receiving her bachelor's degree.
Ross, who spent years in California and the Peace Corps, enrolled at Case in 2007 when she returned to take care of her mother, who lives in Strongsville.
Last month, Ross received a master's degree in social work from the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Ross originally enrolled in the nursing program, but she switched to social work after talking with her adviser.
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"I was surprised to find so many specializations in social work," Ross said. "I didn't know there were social workers in community development, private practices, nursing homes or government agencies where I could bring all my skills into work."
Ross' degree is the latest accomplishment in an adventurous life. Ross worked as a ranger, and superintendent for the California Park Service from the 1980s until 2002.
During her time with the rangers she began volunteering with the Peace Corps. Ross received a two-year assignment to Botswana where she worked at Chobe National Park. The park is home to elephants, water buffalo, lions and 450 species of birds.
In 2002, Ross became an associate director with the Peace Corps. In five years, she lived on three continents, training new volunteers in Kenya, Bangladesh and Suriname.
"This provided me with many interesting experiences and perspectives-particularly the poverty in this world," she said. "It provided an appreciation for the job Peace Corps volunteers do, because they have unique challenges depending upon their assignments."
Now, Ross said she has found a new calling in social work.
"If you follow your own path, every skill you develop and life experience somehow affects your job and at whatever point you are in life.," she said.
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