Why do you want to be a community resident assistant?
Why do you want to become a RA? Most students apply because they want to get free meals, accommodation and stipend. Or they like the RA role because it offers an easy way of blending into the community, and getting to know the other students.
What is the purpose of a community assistant?
What is a Community Assistant? Community Assistants help ensure our residents have the best possible experience at our communities — one of healthy living, academic success and a spirit of community. They also assist in marketing campaigns, leasing efforts, residence life programs and communicating with parents.
Why do you want to be an assistant?
Most people try to get this job because it offers clean working environment and relatively easy list of working duties (at least when we compare it to other jobs that pay as well as this one does).
Why do you think you can be a good resident assistant?
A resident assistant’s ability to do their job well hinges on being able to create a sense of trust and build meaningful relationships with the residents. If students don’t feel comfortable coming to the RA with their problems, then the RA can’t be effective in their role.
Is it hard being an RA?
Working as an RA is a serious time commitment. Typically you’ll have to do rounds a few nights a week. Another factor to consider, as an RA you’ll be living where you work, which could make it difficult to maintain a life work balance. You’ll be on-call during nights, weekends, and sometimes holidays.18
What do RAs do?
RAs oversee dorm life, plan social events and keep an eye on homesick freshmen. They can provide a sympathetic ear and practical advice for students who need help dealing with academic, social, medical, or personal problems. RAs also mediate roommate disputes and enforce residence hall rules.25
Can you be an RA and have a job?
Most resident advisors aren’t just RA’s and students, they usually have other commitments such as internships, part-time jobs, or are involved in campus organizations. I, for example, am an RA, a student, I have an internship, I babysit, and I volunteer a lot.16
Is being an RA work study?
Becoming an RA does not change your EFC. Since the cost of attendance changes and your EFC stays the same, the amount of your financial need and aid package will change. You will not have an additional work component (e.g., work-study) in your financial aid award, since you will already be working as an RA.
Do RAs have roommates?
Do RAs have roommates? Typically, no. On rare occasions, RAs have been assigned roommates in instances of overcrowding of the halls.