By Jade Cota
Though it seems like Resident Assistants (RAs) get the worst reputation for being “boring, lame, party poopers" etc; being an RA is actually one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and here is why.
1. Free Room and Board
This is not to say that this is the only reason you should ever take an RA position, but it’s nice to be able to have your own room and see your college bill go down a bit. This position is like any other job and it’s nice to get paid for it.
This is not to say that this is the only reason you should ever take an RA position, but it’s nice to be able to have your own room and see your college bill go down a bit. This position is like any other job and it’s nice to get paid for it.
2. Event Planning
A huge part of being a RA includes planning programs and socials for not only your direct residents, but also the other residents on campus. You will know how to advertise, plan, and execute all sorts of different events.
A huge part of being a RA includes planning programs and socials for not only your direct residents, but also the other residents on campus. You will know how to advertise, plan, and execute all sorts of different events.
3. Resume Boost
Chances are future employers are going to be thrilled to see that you were an RA for x amount of years. This shows that you have a unique skill set that includes managing your time, you are capable of being the bad guy when push comes to shove, and you know how to work well with others.
Chances are future employers are going to be thrilled to see that you were an RA for x amount of years. This shows that you have a unique skill set that includes managing your time, you are capable of being the bad guy when push comes to shove, and you know how to work well with others.
4. Helping Others
Whether it is helping resolve a roommate disagreement or saving someone from a more serious situation; you are constantly helping others and being a resource for someone to go to.
Whether it is helping resolve a roommate disagreement or saving someone from a more serious situation; you are constantly helping others and being a resource for someone to go to.
5. Your Staff
No one told me that the staff I would meet when I took on an RA position would turn out to be my closest friends. RAs see each other at both the worst and best times of each other’s lives. The Res Life staff will make you feel like you truly matter, because to the College you do.
No one told me that the staff I would meet when I took on an RA position would turn out to be my closest friends. RAs see each other at both the worst and best times of each other’s lives. The Res Life staff will make you feel like you truly matter, because to the College you do.