Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Hi, ! I'm bummed for you that you're going through what you're going through. Hang in there. Cammie gave you some good advice! I was an RA and a hall manager when I was in college and a hall director for two years after I graduated, so I know what's coming for you. Move-in day and the first week are going to be crazy, but remember you've got a whole staff of other RAs and your director (or whatever he/she is called at your school) to give you support. You aren't alone in this job--it's a group effort to keep the hall running smoothly. Being an RA is one of those jobs that can take and take and take in the beginning, so make sure you set some limits, especially since you're healing. Also, my best friend gave me some advice as to how to introduce my swollen face to my little boy when he came home from Grandma's house. She said that how I handled it would affect how he handled it--if I was scared and nervous and on edge, he would be, too. I think the same would apply to a bunch of first year students. As Cammie said, they will be more than willing to fight the good fight with you because you're all in similar boats. And the journey will get better for everyone as time goes on!! If you need anything, feel free to email me at saima23@.... I'd be glad to help. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 14, 2004 Report Share Posted August 14, 2004 Hi, ! I'm bummed for you that you're going through what you're going through. Hang in there. Cammie gave you some good advice! I was an RA and a hall manager when I was in college and a hall director for two years after I graduated, so I know what's coming for you. Move-in day and the first week are going to be crazy, but remember you've got a whole staff of other RAs and your director (or whatever he/she is called at your school) to give you support. You aren't alone in this job--it's a group effort to keep the hall running smoothly. Being an RA is one of those jobs that can take and take and take in the beginning, so make sure you set some limits, especially since you're healing. Also, my best friend gave me some advice as to how to introduce my swollen face to my little boy when he came home from Grandma's house. She said that how I handled it would affect how he handled it--if I was scared and nervous and on edge, he would be, too. I think the same would apply to a bunch of first year students. As Cammie said, they will be more than willing to fight the good fight with you because you're all in similar boats. And the journey will get better for everyone as time goes on!! If you need anything, feel free to email me at saima23@.... I'd be glad to help. Carleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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