February 2012
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“In dealing with those who are undergoing great suffering, if you feel “burnout”...”
– Dalai Lama (via the-iridescence)
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RA to RA
I just thought I would let you know that I have to have a floor meeting tomorrow. Not only to discuss housing for next year, but also how it’s not ok to poop in the shower stalls. I guess residents in my building didn’t know that. :) yay me.
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My job.
agemperl:
I often have doubts about my chosen career path, but then I get a chance to work a day like today and I just feel so happy and alive.
The fact that I get paid to do something I love so much is still unbelievable to me.
Whistle While You Work: Questions I Ask Myself →
bbgoad:
Yesterday, while at a committee meeting with staff and faculty from outside my department and division, I sat there considering the agenda and each form we reviewed. I’ve been on the committee for about a year and we meet monthly. I don’t often see the other six committee members, but I make an…
awkreslifelife:
When I’m bored I try to figure out my friends’ MBTI types in my head.
“She’s totally the ESTJ type!”
Some days I really love my job
noethematt:
So far I have helped someone decide what they want their major to be by simply poking and prodding them with questions about what they already are doing and what they love to do - no questions about money of course. And then I had a guy come to the desk and ask me about Skepticism and to recommend readings and/or a class for them to take in the future. Annnnd then, I directed someone...
My Residents have a keg in their room
sixsecondsfromcrazy:
Oh sweet Jesus.
I dare you to fuck me over, ResLife.
lylyness:
hey college students!
teamsnape:
You live in a Residence Hall not a dorm. Please stop calling it one because it makes me itchy and feel gross on the inside. Thanks.
Love,
Mandy Rae and everyone else involved in ResLife.
Persuading my staff to take the Myers Brigg...
donttakeitsopersonally:
I thought it would be a nice idea on how to get a fresh perspective on how to interact with each other better. I got many eye rolls, a few “WHY ARE WE DOING THIS NOW DURING A STAFF MEETING?” along with “HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT THAN TRUE COLORS? WE ALL ALREADY KNOW EACH OTHER THROUGH THAT, SO I DON’T UNDERSTAND WHY WE’RE WASTING TIME WITH THIS.”
Head staff and the third...
Our school's NRHH was just recognized for Chapter...
threeperiodsawkward:
So proud of them. :)
Here's Your Sign...
drive-me-cray-zee:
How hard is it to read signs? At work today, I’ve been asked no less than three times what our office is. It says in big, red letters “Residence Hall Association”. If you made it to college, you can read three words.
Spring Term Door Decs.
loopmeinoddone:
I asked them all what their favorite band/artist/music was and made these. Sorry their backwards. They say “(name) is listening to (band)” ^_^
Do you guys have any awesome February programs?
I’ve got a week left to pull off something awesome :)
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bizzymac:
This weekend I wanted to clean, do homework, catch up with the boyfriend, and relax.
This weekend I dealt with residents who decided that they were high schoolers and not college aged.
A Colloquium in Common Sense: My Life in Lists #19 →
shityvonnesays:
Things I do as an RA that people probably don’t realize happens:
Hang up endless, endless flyers.
Plan programs that don’t even take place for my building.
CONSTANT BATTLES WITH PHYSICAL PLANT ON THEIR BEHALF.
Keep updated with security, JB, and HC on school policies to pass the info along.
My residents miss me. So they're acting out. They...
geekerybykat:
I fucking love my boss.
shouldhavenoticedthebeauty:
That is all. My RC is the best person ever.
I don't wanna do roundssssss.
daringartisticadventurer:
When you deface one of my staff member's door
ifdutycalls:
No one messes with my staff. We will find you.
EDIT UPDATE: They peed on her door. This means bad things for you, mystery person.
I GOT MY PLACEMENT FOR NEXT YEAR!
donttakeitsopersonally:
JUST GOT MY LETTER AND I KNOW WHERE I’LL BE AN RA NEXT YEAR!!!!
:D
dealing with huge incidents reminds me just how...
Got an email earlier about how our first program...
rymeswithpurple:
Umm. My first program is already done and my evaluation paperwork was in last week.
Question for the RAs
fuckyeahstudentaffairs:
Hey all you RAs out there,
What kinds of goodies do you like to receive from your supervisor?
Overheard on my floor.
Resident one: Dude, how long does it take to dry your clothes?
Resident two: I dunno, man, I don't clean my clothes.
Resident one: What?
Resident two: My mom does that all for me.
Resident one: DUDE, how often do you go home?
Resident two: Well, she just comes and picks it up like every week.
Watching Hitch and eating Insomnia Cookies with my...
seanieboyy:
Freshman status
I love my residents! =]
Im really glad the amount of residents that drop...
jesskaka:
Because gosh darn it. I’ve had 4 have to leave for one reason or another already this semester.
I love you little ones. Please go far in life.
i love ra appreciation day
ridiculously-awesome:
whoever came up with it is the best person ever
i have had a really tough week, RA and school wise. But when I came back from being in class 9:25-6, my door was decorated. and then after a mediation, a whole group of my boys came up to me and said “thank you, we love you”. I literally almost cried. I feel so loved and appreciated and I’m so happy. :) Its nice to hear it...
kelseymagnolia:
The awkward moment when a resident opens their door the exact moment you are taping a flyer to it.
oh my gosh just let me watch the film!
lizavery:
I want to screen “MIss Representation” for an RA program but what the heck look at all these restrictions and fees and crap.
Hoping this screening at the Library is real since its not posted on the chicago library’s website…. Maybe I’ll email the person about it.
argh!
I am really concerned for my residents after...