[nabs-l] Part-Time work during school

[Cindy Bennett]

The RA's at my school get a scholarship which provides room and board
as well as compensation. The application process is rigorous. RA's are
responsible for a particular floor of a dorm, and every so often, a
couple of times a week at my university, RA's have to do rounds which
means that they have to monitor the dorm they oversee and respond to
any conflict that arise during a certain number of hours. Rounds are
usually not done alone. They are expected to be there for students and
their various dorm questions or conflicts, and they are expected to
enforce policies. RA's also have to plan programs for students to
attend to encourage the hall to hang out together. These programs can
be well planned out such as a crepe night mine did a couple of weeks
ago, or they can be  simple outings such as hall dinners in the
cafeteria. It does require a higher standard of conduct, a well
involved student, and it is a pretty big commitment, but it looks
great on a resume.

Cindy

On 12/4/09, Serena <serenacucco at verizon.net> wrote:
> I don't know if this is your thing, but have you ever thaught of being an
> RA? (resident advisor)  If you're interested in helping other students, it
> might be a good idea.  RAs have RA peridocally have duty in the RA office.
> I've never been one myself, so someone else will have to tell you how often.
> I would've done it, but I had to spend too much time on studies to be one.
>
> Serena
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Sarah Jevnikar" <sarah.jevnikar at utoronto.ca>
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> Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 5:55 PM
> Subject: [nabs-l] Part-Time work during school
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>> Hi All,
>> I was wondering if anyone has worked a part-time job while attending
>> school,
>> and the kind of work you've done. I'm in need of money, but am not sure
>> what
>> opportunities are open to me as a totally blind student.
>> Thank you for your help,
>> Sarah
>>
>>
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