Being an RA has been one of the most rewarding and frustrating experiences in my college life. I have had to deal with some awkward, weird, and tough situations, but overall I wouldn't trade the relationships I have formed because of it. Here is my Pro and Con list:
"It's not you, it's my job."
There are more opportunities out there than you think.
Photo by Duy Pham on UnsplashSince you and your friends are all in the same position of being college students, it brings you all together.
College teaches you how to think critically in your classes, your career, and life.
It's great to focus on your desired major.
Unless you sleep in.
Better place to study than the dorms.
No thanks, I'm comfortable in sweats.
Why discover yourself when you have plenty of opportunities to create who you want to be?
Also known as "the nerd." This stereotype still sort of exists in college; it’s just harder to spot. This person genuinely likes school and they are good at it because they’re naturally smart and they put in that work.
Photo by Jocelyn Allen on UnsplashStill can’t decide if they want to work for Vineyard Vines, J. Crew, or Lily Pulizter when they graduate. They summer in Nantucket probably, and always look really put together.
Photo by Kyle Head on UnsplashHobbies include acting, singing, dancing, making large hand motions and talking loudly and clearly. Their next show will apparently be the best show yet, and you can’t deny their talent.
a group of people sitting around a table with laptopsPhoto by UK Black Tech on UnsplashThey kick-started the business club last year, are planning to move to New York to start work right after school, and they secretly want to be in “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
people on beach during daytimePhoto by OCG Saving The Ocean on UnsplashAlways asking if you’re going to recycle that napkin, and gets frustrated when people put a compost item in the regular trash. #motherearth
Photo by Keith Johnston on UnsplashTheir sport takes up a lot of their time, but they love it. Always tryna improve their game and you’re a little jealous because they’re in incredible shape.
They’ve got big plans for the future that may include scrubs, lab coats and hospitals. Also, they either love or hate their organic chemistry class.
You honestly wonder how they have the time to go out the way they do, but you’re impressed and admire them a little... OK, a lot.
They probably did well in Sociology 101 and know how to argue a point. They’re persuasive, witty, and like controversial topics.
Still stuck in the library trying to finish a book that may or may not be for class. Always quoting some story or article they just read, and won’t admit it but they actually like reading and editing your papers.
Usually a super responsible and organized person–I mean, they're in charge of keeping up a good bulletin board and catching people in the wrong. People have mixed feelings about the RA, but they mean well. And they just want you to show up to the floor meeting.
They are amazing at drawing things and are super creative. But they’re always running off to the studio to paint/draw/sculpt.
