All Work and No Play

Can't believe I haven't posted anything in 2 weeks. Guess that's what RA training and 2 move in days will do to me. So glad to have finally made it through all the craziness!

Campion Staff!

Being on the other side of RA training has really made me appreciate everyone who ever put on a training for me. I can remember how much I complained about how long training was and how I didn't want to be there. Being at this RA training, I have come to appreciate my own RA training. For one, we started training at 8:30am at the latest for breakfast and often ended around 9pm. Even though there were many breaks throughout the days, all my complaining about a 9-5 training seemed unnecessary now. Being someone who helps with training has taught me a lot about the importance of different aspects of training. RA training was quite the experience for me and I really appreciate my RAs working so hard and getting through it. At one point I was very nervous about getting to know the 21 RAs on my staff, but after the last two and a half weeks together I believe I've been doing a great job.

Our retreat was the perfect time for me to form great relationships with my RAs. Like many retreats, we had many opportunities to share with one another about aspects of our lives. I was able to learn about and learn from my RAs. We had time to talk about their personal lives and I shared things about my undergrad experience with them. We also had many chances to just spend time together doing whatever we wanted. 

After two and a half weeks of training and a mini move in day, our big day had arrived! I was super nervous for move in day and if I had planned everything right. I worked very hard on a schedule for the RAs and where they would work for the day. Organizing my 21 RAs, 42 volunteers, and 3 different sports teams was very scary and I was worried that something would go wrong all day, but everything went smoothly. We moved in about 400 residents and had very minimal issues. It was a successful day!! 

Lobby decorations

Lobby decorations

Me and 2 RAs on move in day!

Now that I have made it through my training, RA training, and move in day I am ready to begin the work of the year. My first week is very full with departmental meetings and 7 one-on-one meetings with RAs. Not to mention school starts on Wednesday! It's about time I go back to school considering I have been off since May, over 4 months!! I am excited to have homework and reading, but I know I won't feel that way by next week. It's time to get to work both in and out of the classroom!!