How Residential Life has impacted my life.
I have been an RA since August 2017. I began as an RA on the Freshman side of campus (G-K Hooray!). I was a Freshman RA for 2 semesters and that school year completely changed my life. That year was filled with immense growth and development due to my vast experiences in problem solving and professional networking. After that year, I was placed on the new Atlantic City Campus and that has provided me with such an amazing opportunity to make an impact on a new Stockton property. As an RA, cultivating an inclusive community, a solid support system, and an environment where new residents are able to overcome fears and feel comfortable with others on the floor are some of the ways I excelled as an RA. My professional development skyrocketed due to the confidence that I built up in this leadership position. There are so many benefits to working for Residential Life, but the biggest benefit of the RA position are the individuals that I have met along the way. All of my fellow RA's, the Graduate Coordinators, the Complex Directors, as well as any other supporting Residential Life Staff are the glue that keep everyone and everything together. I have met wonderful friends that will be a part of my life forever. My supervisors have been there for me whenever I needed them and are always so understanding. I can't say enough wonderful things about my co-workers and supervisors. This job has truly been a blessings and I have grown into a more mature, professional, confident person because of it. Since RA info sessions are happening and the application due dates are coming up for the Fall 2019 semester, I wrote this to inspire people to go the extra mile in preparing for their interviews and to really give it their all so they have the chance to experience all of the benefits that I have. Best, RA Macie McCallion
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