What Are The Impacts Of A Ra Lifestyle

(1) When I think of the resident advisor position I consider it a position of great responsibility. This reason is because as a RA one is responsible for the safety of not just the people on their hall, but also the people in the entire building. One has to efficiently do room inspections to make sure people don’t possess things that could cause fires, or anything else that might endanger the other people living within that residents hall. They are there to inform residents on changes or upcoming events happening within that resident’s hall and on campus. Other responsibilities I think about being associated with the RA position is letting people in their room when they are locked out, and helping residents get aquatinted with each other.

Being an RA is by far the most rewarding job I’ve ever had and the best decision I’ve ever made. I am not the same person I was two years ago and I can neither put into words nor hardly fathom how proud that makes me. There’s a lot of work that goes into it behind the scenes- it’s not just putting together programs and making little door decs with residents names on them.

I would try to balance the conflicting roles of being a peer and a RA by not rubbing it in other residents faces that I have higher power then them. I would act just the same as any other person living in the hall. I would only take my power into hands when situations come up that I need to step up and be in a higher position than just a normal resident. It is important to have rules and regulations in the residence halls become you need rules to keep everything flowing smoothly. Without rules, it would be a zoo and nobody would be able to sleep or study for anything. The rules of the halls are just to make sure we have a safe living place and nobody gets hurts while going to school. A lot of things can happen if we don’t enforce the rules

I feel as though a great resident assistant should be friendly, relatable, and helpful. A great RA should be friendly, in that, they should be a friend to their residents. They should engage their residents in fun activities and create a personal relationship with each of them. A great RA should also be relatable, in that, they should find something in common with their residents and be able to relate to situations and problems their residents may encounter. Lastly, a great RA should be helpful, in that, they should make their residents feel safe and be able to resolve problems residents in their hall may

A Resident Assistant lives on the same floor as their residents and assists them in any way needed. For example, a resident may be going through some personal struggles and doesn’t know who to talk to, but they can turn to their RA to talk. Another thing on the job description is to make programs specifically for their residents that can be educational and influential. Applying for this position was a very rigorous and competitive process, but I was able to leave a lasting impression and is now hired as an RA for the 2017-2018 academic year. This leadership position will continue my goal to make sure the residents feel welcome and safe in the environment they live in, while also making a personal connection with each individual.

Even over a short period of time, living in The Towers has taught me a lot about myself and why I want to become an RA. At first becoming an RA meant creating more programs and getting more involved within our community. Seeing all of the new flyers every week and attending the events, led me to imagine some of ideas of programs I could create in the future that would interest the residents. But, after living in The Towers for a few months I realized I could serve a much bigger purpose as an RA.

I am much closer in age to incoming students, having just gone through the same experiences and challenges that they will face. I am well equipped to help them with problems and give advice, because I know very well how it feels to step into a college journey and wonder how to take it on. Your first year of college can be very exciting, but also terrifying, and I want to be able to help new students with this and make them feel as comfortable as possible. I am a people person, I love helping solve problems, give advice, make people feel welcomed and at home. I enjoy planning events, in my friend group at home I am always the one saying “let's get out and do something!”. As an RA, there are many things I am hoping to learn to help me grow. I want to learn more about how to work on team, develop ideas with a group of people to reach goals and solve problems. I want to learn how to lead, whether that be in problem solving, activities, or just helping a resident with a problem. I want to be able to help them as much as I can to make sure their experience at Baker College is one they will always remember fondly, because that is how I remember my first few weeks here, and I believe everyone should feel that way when they arrive. I set myself apart with my

As wonderful as being an RA is, the position does not lack challenges. These challenges keep me motivated to continue to improve year after year. This year, one challenge was getting to know residents on other floors and sharing my enthusiasm with them. During my first year as an RA, I already knew many of the residents before becoming their RA and had fostered relationships with them. This year, I did not have the fortune in the beginning and this has impacted our rapport. It has been a challenge, one I will have to continue to work on. To overcome this challenge I am making a greater effort to talk with residents and tailoring programs to residents on multiple floors. Going forward, I know that I will have to put more effort into getting

As a residential staff member, the position will require a lot of dedication and time. There will also be situations where issues arise unexpectedly, and you need to make room in your schedule that you did not originally plan for. In order to be in this type of position, you have to be flexible and handle your commitments ahead of time so that you are ready for any unexpected circumstances. You also have to find ways to relieve the stress that may accumulate from being so busy. As a Peer Advisor for the Health Sciences Scholars Program, I have had practice with this type of position. There have been situations where my mentees or freshman approach me for a conversation that can turn into hour-long talks, or circumstances where I needed to

I have always been a people person. I genuinely love interacting with other people. I come from a very small, traditional, “cookie-cutter” town in northeast Indiana. As a result, I went eighteen years without ever really being exposed to cultures or traditions that varied from my own. Since coming to IU, I have met a plethora of exceptional people that have a vastly different background than I do. This is without question the aspect of an RA job that I am most excited for. To get to know so many people with different backgrounds on such a personal level is incredibly exciting to me. Even if someone has a very similar background, just getting to know so many new people is incredibly appealing to me. I like to consider myself as being very crafty

I find the RA position as a privilege to bless lives and learn life-long skills. When I thought of my RA at Wyview Park, he was a great friend. He cared how I was doing, and asked me ways I could help others in my complex. This is how I envision my job: a way to connect with others, some of whom may not have any friends. I want to lead by example, and share my advice concerning how to survive school and college life. It was always a big help when others shared those things with me. I would help in making sure my residents and the complex is doing well.This job in short is a way to bless lives temporally, spiritually, and emotionally. I would love to help!

I have always wanted to be a RA since my freshman year here at VCU. The idea of being able to organize programs is something I know I would love. Having a prior internship in a production center overseeing production workers has given me some experience with overseeing a large group of individuals which is similar to the supervision duties of an RA. Being a RA would also be a great opportunity to grow as a leader and help develop skills that can later be applied to my academics and

I have some experiences outside of working Res Life that have provided me insight and have prepared me for this position. First, living off campus during my second year of college has allowed me to be a resource and mentor for students moving off campus. This experience taught me many things such as paying rent, how to sign a lease, time management and healthy eating habits. This experience continues to help residents and will do so as I mentor residents in the future. I have also lived in two different building styles that have had their own challenges that I was able to create a successful community in both buildings. Last year, I worked in Edens North as the Resident Advisor for two full floors and a basement. Despite the separation of the floors by gender and the lack of floor lounges, I was able to create community in other ways such as; knitting club, movie club and various events to cater to different residents.

I choose to apply for the RA role as a result of believing a responsible student that is ambitious and be able to follow up with studies. In fact, my goal is to attend medical school, proving more than just a academic student. Above all, I work hard to pursue my dreams by being involved in school. With this in mind, I appreciate being part of the student housing due to independence and how it inspires to grow. At first, I have gone to RHA meetings and game nights, where these events have inspired me to be a role model as a freshman in student housing. Secondly, reading the terms and conditions page, I know that this is a prestigious position. I admire to be competitive to see how I can succeed and willing to put my best effort into student

What inspired you to take interest in the RA position and what will you bring to the Residence Life team if hired?