My Unexpected Family

March 2016, I was selected to be on a staff. Little did I know that email was my key to meeting some of the best people I know. When we first met, the new hires were silent, trying to find our place in the group. Now you can't get us quiet when we're all together

Our first family picture

I am fortunate to be a part of a staff that is not just coworkers but a family now. We are one of the largest staffs with 14 Resident Assistants, Multicultural Assistants, and a Hall Council Advisor. (There's 15 in the picture because our MA graduated in December. Miss you Cody!) Other RAs on campus ask how it is to work with so many people and my response is it's the easiest thing I've done. It means more hugs, more people to cheer you on, more people to catch you when you fall, more people to love, more laughs, and more people to learn more.

While we're split between two buildings across the street from each other, it doesn't stop us from always being with each other. (Seriously, we joke saying we don't have any other friends) I don't think my RA experience would have been as great if it wasn't for these people. Thank you guys for being the best staff and being the best family I've been hired into.

Halloween Hall Council

Life as a Resident Assistant

My goal for my blog is to be about my time as a Resident Assistant. (RA) When I got hired, I looked around and did not find many blogs talking about their experience. My goal would be to upload my bulletin boards, door decs, posters, etc. for people to see and potentially use. Another area I would talk about would be about balancing my work life, social life,  school load and sleep schedule with being a RA. Finally, I will probably give tips to help those who are just starting out as a RA. I want to be the relatable guide for someone that I did not necessarily have during my first year.