As a Residence Life student staff member, stepping into a summer role can feel like a completely different job. The structure of the academic year fades, and residence halls quickly fill with new faces, expectations, and a faster pace. For anyone who has not experienced summer on campus before, it can feel overwhelming at first,... Continue Reading →
Summer Break Happened So Fast! Are You Ready To “RA”?
Summer is a time to rest and recharge from the school year, even if you are still going to classes or working. This is the time to recharge from your residence life responsibilities, and hopefully, begin to prepare for the coming Fall. While it may feel unnecessary to begin planning before the semester begins, taking... Continue Reading →
The Summer Student Leader Playlist: Press Play on a Great Summer Staff Experience
with your DJ, Tamarah Humphreys Being a Student Leader living and working at a college or university during the Summer term is a unique time to be on campus. Unique parts of the Summer Student Staff Member experience can include: different work tasks, a different team than in the past, a different supervisor, and oftentimes... Continue Reading →
Moving Out and Moving Forward: Leaving Live-On Student Employmentย
So, you're not going to be a live-on student staff member anymore. The day comes for every RA or student leader when the keys get handed in, the last door gets closed, and campus life becomes a memory instead of your everyday reality. Hereโs the thing: thereโs more to this next chapter than just finding... Continue Reading →



