ResLife

I got the job of a Resident Assistant in New Hall this semester. I’m so excited about the job, and I love it already. But it’s a really big job; much bigger than I ever suspected. I knew I would have to balance my studies, my sorority, and my job, but I never knew how hard it would be. My bosses are constantly pushing the idea of getting to know my residents and creating a community within my floors. Most of my residents don’t care to get to know me though. There are some, of course, that like to talk to me and get to know me, but most of them are settled. They don’t need me for questions or anything because they’ve been here long enough to know. And that makes it really hard for me to get to know them. I feel like I’m slacking on my job or something, but really I’m just not getting any feedback from my residents. I can’t wait until next semester when I’ll be here when the new residents arrive with their parents with a million questions, and they can come to me to ask. I will be there from day one so they will want to get to know me, and it will be much easier for me to get close to everyone and create a community. I want to be a great RA, and I feel like I have the potential.