Tag: RA Time Management

RA*Chat Ep 191: “The RA Social Life”

ResEdChat 191

In this episode of Roompact's RA*Chat, we discuss the unique challenge that comes with the RA and student staff role: balancing being a community leader while still being a college student yourself. From navigating friendships with residents, to handling uncomfortable social situations, and from maintaining professional boundaries, to protecting your own well-being in the student staff role. Whether you’re struggling with saying “no,” figuring out how close is too close, or trying to maintain a healthy social life while on staff, this episode offers honest advice and practical strategies for maintaining balance in the residence halls.

Tools to Master Your Week As An RA

Calendar Notification

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 →

Navigating the Juggling Act: A Resident Assistant’s Guide to Balancing Work and Coursework

Juggling Balls In The Air

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 →

As An RA, How Do I Conquer Time Management?

How

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 →

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