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My Experience As A Residential Assistant

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I served two years as a residential advisor responsible for overseeing both on-campus and off-campus apartments during the summer and academic year. My training and staff meetings focused on teaching, organization, and program-development. Working with staff and peers has enhanced my teamwork and critical-thinking abilities. Being responsible for my residents has also improved my communication, counseling, and crisis management skills. The listed hours include training during the year and four and a half weeks of full-time summer training. During the school year, I worked at least 6 hours per week on meetings, weekly commitments, programs, planning, and resident

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