Becoming A Resident Assistant

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For the past two years, I have served as a Resident Assistant and Student Ambassador to the Admissions Office. It has been an honor to be a student leader on campus. Acting as a Resident Assistant has given me several different qualities employers look for. I have learned about group dynamics, communication, time management, organization, and various other life skills. Giving tours in the Admissions Office has allowed me to develop and improve my public speaking skills; making me more comfortable in an area I previously feared. Being a student leader has made me more confident in myself. Leadership roles at Fisher College enhance the students’ overall experience and help build a sense of unity on campus. When I first started at Fisher,

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