

December Bulletin Boards!
Bulletin Boards are my favorite things to make. They're big, they're fun, and sometimes, they're educational. But, educational ones...
Saying Goodbye to your Residents for a month?
Winter break is upon us! And we're all excited (I know I'll be spending break sleeping...) But, it can be weird to be away from your...
New Residents?
It's the end of the Semester, and that means a potential shift in residents. I had my final hall meeting of the semester last night, and...
WHY SO MANY HOLIDAY PARTIES?
I just had my residence hall holiday party last night, and it was a success! But, I also have to wonder, why on Earth are there so many...
End of the semester blues
Yikes! It's that time again: end of semester scramble. I'm sure you're stressed with all that's going to be due, and all the last minute...
BREAK IS UPON US!
Wow! Am I ready for break or what? Breaks can be a stressful time for RAs, though. We have a lot to do, from checking out residents to...
That time of year again: HOLIDAY parties
So, it's a little early, I'll admit it. But, you're probably already thinking about what's happening after Thanksgiving, and if you want...
Taking time for yourself: self care in leadership
When you're an RA, you're always an RA. We're taught in training that it's like a fishbowl: we're always an RA first and everyone around...
RA Recruitment: How to get residents involved in Leadership!
It's that time of year where my college is doing semester hiring for the RA position. While my residents are first years and can't apply...


Bulletin boards, door tags, and where to find inspiration!
It's that time of the year again: bulletin boards and door tags! For me, this is one of my favorite parts of this job. For others, it's...