Going to college is often viewed as an exciting time for students who are leaving behind everything they've known to begin a new journey into emerging adulthood. This time can also be a source of fear and stress for that very same reason. Entering a new setting involves learning the culture and its expectations, new... Continue Reading →
Strategies for Transitioning Up in Student Housing
As semester schools begin settling into the start of the fall semester, and quarter schools prepare for opening their halls and campuses, we may find ourselves struggling through a bit of transition into new roles, new communities, new supervisors, and new institutions. This cyclical transition finds many new professionals beginning their first full-time position, and... Continue Reading →
Starting A New Job: 5 Things to Ask at Orientation
Congrats on the new position! Along with starting a new job - even if itโs at your same institution - comes with all those โadultingโ things like retirement, health benefits, registering a vehicle, etc. and it can be an IYKYK situation sometimes. As a long-time recruiter and onboarder, here are some things I make sure... Continue Reading →
The Residence Life Professionalโs Superpower? Transferable Skills
As my peers embarks on new, post-graduation adventures, I am left reflecting on my own academic and professional experiences from the last two years. Though I have one more year of school before I begin my formal job search, seeing my cohort finding new opportunities, Iโve begun to ponder how I can capitalize on my... Continue Reading →
Why I Made the Jump from Working at a University to Working at Roompact
Roompact "Perspective" posts are opportunities for individual staff members to work out ideas and provide their individual thoughts and opinions on a given topic. A little over a year ago, I began working atย Roompactย and it was momentous in many ways for me. Not only is this my first full-time job after completing my PhD; but... Continue Reading →



