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Personal Narrative: My Immigration At Mississippi State University

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"You sure you want to be a RA? I heard it 's hard." Those were the thoughts of many influencers around me suggesting that I should not even try to be a RA because of the rumors spread about the position. Being with my arrival at Mississippi State University an overwhelming sense of joy and excitement was rushing through my body because I met my first Resident Advisor in Critz Hall. Her name was Beth and she was kind, friendly, and inviting. She assisted me with a chemistry class, but in other aspects, I felt as though she was not as involved. Eventually I discovered the RA job opportunity. Meanwhile, I departed from Critz Hall but did not forget my goal. My initial reasoning for applying for this position would be because of the influence that

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