Should I Be a Resident Adviser (RA)?
If you’ve ever lived on campus, your Resident Adviser (RA) was probably one of the first people you met on move-in day. RAs coordinate move in, get to know their residents, build community, handle emergencies, and overall make themselves available to people in their residence halls. Oh — and did I mention that they get their own rooms? Being an RA can be a great gig as long as you know what you’re getting into. A private (at least most of the time) room, fun activities and job where you get paid to hang out with people can be counterbalanced by late nights, tough situations and a major time commitment. While the pros usually outweigh the cons, it’s good to know what you’re getting into in advance. Being an RA: The Pros • You get your own room. Let’s face it: this is a major draw. When you aren’t on duty, you finally get some private space of your own without having to worry about a roommate. • The pay i
