RA's

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@texchick13

Lalalexi08 has the only credible information out of all the people here (including me). She’s been there and done it and know the ins and outs. I so second with her on asking an ACTUAL OR FORMER RA. They will give you the ups and downs versus getting info from someone on the outside looking in. They are always willing to help and provide their input. Ultimately obtaining the position will be based on YOUR strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Do not be turned away or swayed into becoming an RA simply based on other peoples remarks/opinions.</p>

<p>As you can see non-RAs have negative remarks while so far potential and current RA have positive ones. Look at statements as a whole and don’t particularly hone in on ONE sentence.

As if NOT being an RA invalidates our opinions. Thanks for letting me know.<br>
I’ve never been an RA, and I have 3 close friends who have, and I can say that if it weren’t for the free rent, they would not be doing it. Just the few incidents of cleaning up bodily fluid can change your perception on this, but maybe @lalalexi08 has had a different experience. Of course, one person’s experience doesn’t even matter ultimately because YMMV.</p>

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@jeptha

idk, the whole “you can’t party with your residents” thing just put me off hardcore. I don’t like being told who I can and can’t socialize with outside of a job.

You shouldn’t be engaging in illegal activity with your residents (underage drinking/rec drugs) but I know one RA that didn’t let silly rules stop him/her.</p>