Indicate your personal skills or interests that you feel may contribute to a large group living environment. Specifically, what are your strengths and weaknesses as it relates to the RA position.
Personally, I am very adaptable and personable. I have the ability to get along with almost anyone as well as adapt to new situations and people. I have no problem starting conversations with people and do it as if I have known them for years. I have been told that I am friendly and approachable. I also try to think outside of the box. I believe that creativity is key. I am also very passionate in all that I do. I want to be the best and do my best. I give my all when assigned to a task because I take myself and the people around me seriously. I know …show more content…
Sometimes, I feel like my ideas are great and they end up getting shot down by others. Everyone won’t like what I do, and there is always room for improvement. A good event has the ability to be a great event and a great event has the ability to be an excellent event. The two things I’ve learned is to not take things personally and to work to correct and manage what is in my control. I take criticism hard, but I also use it as a tool to improve and become better.
Why is the programming component vital to the duties of a Resident Assistant?
The programing component is vital because it develops a sense of leadership for the RA and community for the residents. The residents have the ability to learn information that is important for their adult life as well as their matriculation in college. It is hard coming into college with one’s support system being so far away. It is also hard to find where one fits in. With the programs, RAs help students to understand life here at Xavier and in the real world. It gives students the ability to realise themselves.
Describe a program that you would like to see presented within the residence hall and explain how the program would foster community
Personally, I am very adaptable and personable. I have the ability to get along with almost anyone as well as adapt to new situations and people. I have no problem starting conversations with people and do it as if I have known them for years. I have been told that I am friendly and approachable. I also try to think outside of the box. I believe that creativity is key. I am also very passionate in all that I do. I want to be the best and do my best. I give my all when assigned to a task because I take myself and the people around me seriously. I know …show more content…
Sometimes, I feel like my ideas are great and they end up getting shot down by others. Everyone won’t like what I do, and there is always room for improvement. A good event has the ability to be a great event and a great event has the ability to be an excellent event. The two things I’ve learned is to not take things personally and to work to correct and manage what is in my control. I take criticism hard, but I also use it as a tool to improve and become better.
Why is the programming component vital to the duties of a Resident Assistant?
The programing component is vital because it develops a sense of leadership for the RA and community for the residents. The residents have the ability to learn information that is important for their adult life as well as their matriculation in college. It is hard coming into college with one’s support system being so far away. It is also hard to find where one fits in. With the programs, RAs help students to understand life here at Xavier and in the real world. It gives students the ability to realise themselves.
Describe a program that you would like to see presented within the residence hall and explain how the program would foster community