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10 Things You Encounter As A Residential Advisor

May 15, 2017

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Residential Advisors are really huge part of one's college life. They are always there to help you with whatever situation you are in, they know about everything happening on campus meaning they are a very good resource. They have probably been at the school longer so they know the ins and out, most RA's are really cool so go on get to know your RA better and make connections!

1. When a Resident calls the building a dorm.

We do way more than dorms do! Residential Advisors put on programs, check up on you, make you door decorations, show you around the school, help you with homework and projects. People who live in dorms do not have these luxuries. Thank you!

2. When residents mess with your floor decorations/door decorations/bulletin board.

Guys I am just trying to make our living space look decent/beautiful.

3. Feeling like you never make a difference in the lives of your residents.

You begin to ask yourself questions like "Do I really make a difference" or "Am I positively impacting my residents?"

4. When a resident walks up to you in class and tells you they need to fill out a work order for the broken light in their bathroom.

Dude, seriously? I am in class. I can't help you right now.

5. Getting residents to understand that you DO NOT WORK for FedEx or UPS.

No, guys, I am sorry I have no idea where the FedEx person is at this moment. I am not in contact with FedEx, UPS or USPS. I cannot track your package, but I am sure you will be receiving you package in due time.

6. When you plan a program and only five people show up, three of which are your fellow RA buddies!

Ouch.

7. Sleep Deprivation!

Yeah, it actually happens. Indeed college students sleep in the library! But then RAs are excused to do so.

8. When you are on-call and you get called at 2 a.m. to handle a situation.

You are extremely exhausted, but you wake up and go save the day or night!

9. When you Catch a resident with Alcohol

Dude come on! after all the effort I put into my bulletin board to educate you on the dangers of alcohol. Seriously!

10. When a resident acknowledges your effort.

Finally, I have done something good! Even with all the ups and downs, you still love your job and you are happy. You are grateful for your residents and everyone else on your staff, because at the end of the day, they become your family and best friends.

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10 Things You Encounter As A Residential Advisor

1. When a Resident calls the building a dorm.

2. When residents mess with your floor decorations/door decorations/bulletin board.

3. Feeling like you never make a difference in the lives of your residents.

4. When a resident walks up to you in class and tells you they need to fill out a work order for the broken light in their bathroom.

5. Getting residents to understand that you DO NOT WORK for FedEx or UPS.

6. When you plan a program and only five people show up, three of which are your fellow RA buddies!

7. Sleep Deprivation!

8. When you are on-call and you get called at 2 a.m. to handle a situation.

9. When you Catch a resident with Alcohol

10. When a resident acknowledges your effort.

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

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1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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