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By Vicente Román Starting your first year as an RA is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between programming, on-call duties, conflict resolution, and administrative tasks, it’s easy to feel like you need to devote every moment to your role. One key lesson I’ve learned from supervising Housing Assistants in graduate and family housing... Continue Reading →
Between classes, duty shifts, club meetings, and trying to remember the last time you did your laundry, life can get a lot. If your brain feels like a tab with 27 open browsers, it’s time to declutter with some planning power tools. The following are some calendar tips, hacks, and templates you can use. How... Continue Reading →
~ Blog Posts Written By RAs for RAs ~ Balancing the responsibilities of being an RA with the often overwhelming demands of academic life can be a challenging endeavor. Being an RA comes with unique duties and expectations, while your work at school often requires substantial time and focus...sometimes too much. This can be a... Continue Reading →
Being a resident assistant is a rewarding and demanding role. On top of fostering community, supporting residents, and dealing with various challenges, many RAs also navigate the pressures of academic coursework. The balancing act between these responsibilities can be a challenge, but it's entirely possible with the right strategies in place. Here are some practical... Continue Reading →
Talking about time management can immediately be stress-inducing as a student. You have so much going on in between being a student, a student leader, and experiencing your own personal growth that when your supervisor, professor, guardian, friend, or mentor looks at you and says “are you managing your time properly?”... Sometimes it’s hard not... Continue Reading →
