Hello. My name is Madison Schwenneker, everyone around here calls me Maddie. I am a Resident Advisor at
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I have held this role for two years working in a freshman residence hall, the same place I lived my freshman year. I have such a love for working with this population of students and look to pursue a career in higher education. My time as an RA has had some very high highs and very low lows. I want to share with you all my experience in this role, what I love about the unique experience I have and what could be changed to make this experience better for future RAs. This is a picture of me from an event I had the privilege of working at. My shirt has my initials on the front and says "NOAK" on the back, standing for the two building that work together. This shirt was made by my friend and coworker and is a symbol of the happiness that one can find working in this role.
I'm fairly unfamiliar with the world of RAs, excited to read more.
ReplyDeleteHello Maddie, I am interested in hearing more about the highs and the lows of being an RA. Also, what made you become an RA, and do you ever wish you wouldn't have become an RA. Lastly, what do you love about working with freshmen, makes them so special/ interesting.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would ever be able to work as an RA, but I'm really curious about what its like to be one
ReplyDeleteRAs are people who you always hear, but never hear their story. I am curious what stories you tell.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, I can see that you enjoy the role of being a RA. I have a couple of friends that were RA's in college and they tell me it helps with personal growth through learning how to communicate with others and helps with leadership skills as well. I look forward to learning more about your RA adventures.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, I think the role of an RA is so under appreciated and you guys don't get the credit you deserve. I'm very interested to hear your side of " college life"
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