Alcala Yearbook 1992-1993

Resident Assistants It's not a job, it's a way of life

The R.A.'s of Phase B

"Amy! Amy, I'm locked out of my room!" Amy wakes to a loud pound– ing at her door and a distressed voice on the other side. She recognizes it ... one of her resi– dents, again. She gets out of bed lethargically. Amy had fallen asleep only 20 minutes earlier, after settling a dispute between tworoommates. Itistwoo'clock in the morning and she needs to getup at eight o'clock in order to set-up an event for her floor. Amy is one of 43 Resident As– sistants at USD. RA's tend to think of their experience not as a job, but as a lifestyle. Their responsibilites include getting residents involved in activities, as well as settling problems and answering questions. It is a 24- hour task, seven days a week, and thatiswhyitisa way of life. One may ask "Why this job?" Amy'sresponse: "It'sagreatjob, "Being an R.A. is an awarding ex– perience that has the . given me chance to get to knowpeople that I would not have normally met." Betsy Kummer

especially since you meet a lot of people." Jeannie Jackson, an RA in Camino,agreeswithAmy. "Not only do you meet new residents, but you also get to know the other RAs," Jackson said. "It's a grea t way to get involved in the school." Jackson was getting supplies for a "Sundae Social" and a "Car– toon Brunch" that she was pre– paring for the weekend. RAs are a very important part of Resident Life, but not a very recognized one. Being an RA involves a large part of a student's time and energy. To thosewho hold this job it is worth it and they come back year after year. It is a position that RA's are proud of. Being a resident's mentor is a unique, as well as energetic way to get involved with the University and the stu– dents.

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