long time, no see!
Since Ashley told me to post, I will!
Wow, this summer was crazy...my job was crazy stressful (which I knew it would be) but I thought I'd have more fun than I actually did. Working with parents and kids definitely keeps you humble so I'm thankful for that!
I got back to school a little over a week ago and it has been BUSY.
Literally, nonstop. All during the week we had RA training and sessions (which was ALOT of drama) and just basically getting everything ready for the dorm. If anyone says that RAs don't work hard, they're lying! I also got to see everyone's new house/apartment and I'm jealous...I thought my tiny little single room would be enough but it's not!
Well, classes start Wednesday and I'm already fed up with some people. (Let me vent for a second!)
The whole point of being an RA is fulfilling your responsibility to the students at UA and to the University itself. If you sign a contract saying you want to do it, be prepared to do it! It means getting up early, volunteering, working long hours while waiting on food, and being on-call in case someone needs you.
I didn't want to get up early this morning but I did. I did it for the freshmen, the community service center, and those that need me. I don't feel like my job as an RA has to be a burden...some people just make it that way.
I get really annoyed at people who refuse to do their job because they don't want to get up early or get sweaty or actually do work. The community is not asking much of you.
I don't know...maybe I just feel like it's my goal to help people and I feel guilty when I don't do something I could've easily done. Some people may think I'm overly sensitive, but I'd rather be sensitive than ignorant and apathetic.
Okay, I'm done...I've got Bama Blast today at 4 (with free food) and then I'll be done!!
Wow, this summer was crazy...my job was crazy stressful (which I knew it would be) but I thought I'd have more fun than I actually did. Working with parents and kids definitely keeps you humble so I'm thankful for that!
I got back to school a little over a week ago and it has been BUSY.
Literally, nonstop. All during the week we had RA training and sessions (which was ALOT of drama) and just basically getting everything ready for the dorm. If anyone says that RAs don't work hard, they're lying! I also got to see everyone's new house/apartment and I'm jealous...I thought my tiny little single room would be enough but it's not!
Well, classes start Wednesday and I'm already fed up with some people. (Let me vent for a second!)
The whole point of being an RA is fulfilling your responsibility to the students at UA and to the University itself. If you sign a contract saying you want to do it, be prepared to do it! It means getting up early, volunteering, working long hours while waiting on food, and being on-call in case someone needs you.
I didn't want to get up early this morning but I did. I did it for the freshmen, the community service center, and those that need me. I don't feel like my job as an RA has to be a burden...some people just make it that way.
I get really annoyed at people who refuse to do their job because they don't want to get up early or get sweaty or actually do work. The community is not asking much of you.
I don't know...maybe I just feel like it's my goal to help people and I feel guilty when I don't do something I could've easily done. Some people may think I'm overly sensitive, but I'd rather be sensitive than ignorant and apathetic.
Okay, I'm done...I've got Bama Blast today at 4 (with free food) and then I'll be done!!