Nobody tells you just how much work goes into being a resident assistant before you start the job. There’s weekly staff meetings, duty nights, floor interactions and more art projects than I ever had in elementary school. Additionally, because we are student leaders, most RAs have other commitments that go beyond just this position. Now to top it all off, we are all students who are trying to earn a college degree! So how can we deal with the many stresses in our lives? I think I may have a few ideas for you.
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