Ok, so I am pretty excited to announce that I have been offered a position for Resident Assistant (RA) by the Housing and Life department. In order to be considered for the position I had to go through a formal employment process. For example, I had to file an application, resume, and went through an interview. In addition, I also had to attend two “college nights” which basically helped prospect RA’s solve some problems that could possibly arise on the halls next year. While this may seem like an exhausting prospect, there are three major advantages to becoming an RA: meeting new people, getting paid three thousand dollars a year, and receiving half off room and board. It is definitely a position of leadership and I do not expect it to be a walk in the park either.

Furthermore, a challenge already came up a few days after being chosen for the RA position. The prospect RA’s had to choose their roommate, which was not too much of a hassle; however, I also wished to choose my suitemates. Unfortunately, I had to gain approval from the Sigma Nu Fraternity in order to choose my suitemates since I am an RA on the Sigma Nu Hall. The Sigma Nu representative was very understanding and granted my request of suitemates. That’s one of the things I love about Furman: most of the people here are reasonable and very friendly.

In addition to being an RA, I am also involved in the Shucker Leadership Institute this semester. I must say that it is a pretty awesome program. I would say that the group is similar to a Beta Club in high school. For example, our current project is teaching elementary school children in small groups. Although I cannot comment on the teaching experience yet since it begins this Wednesday, I will be sure to reflect on it later. Well, keep in touch.