Every time I tell people I’m a Resident Assistant, the responses are always one of the following: “Free housing, nice!” or “That sounds like a lot of work.” When...
What people don’t tell you is that being an RA is a "Crash Course" in adulthood, emphasis on the “Crash.”Â
As an RA at UConn, I get free housing, a stipend, and a single room! These perks are definitely one of the best parts of being an RA, however,...
The secrets of being a resident assistant from an RA.
“Sacrificing” your college experience to be a RA (resident assistant) is one that isn’t ideal for most college students. But for someone who absolutely cannot live with a complete...
Hi. To whoever reads this, let me say: I’m not good with sharing my feelings online. In fact, I prefer to keep myself hidden. As a good friend said,...
With the alarming rise in opioid overdoses and deaths, it is essential for American University to train staff and faculty personnel on how to administer Narcan. Additionally, classes should...
Resident assistants or RAs are paraprofessionals who build community through programming, act as mentors for students, are the first resources available to students to answer questions about academics and...
My favorite parts of my job as a resident assistant in the dorms!