A group of over twenty students from different walks of life sit in a circle around a large pieced-together table in a residence hall lounge. They identify as domestic or international, male, female or non-gendered, heterosexual or LGBTQ+, religious or without religion, able or disabled, as one race or of many, and share one goal: to eat one last feast as one large community. I had the wonderful privilege of working for these students. Attending this special occasion with them gave me a picture of the impact a university setting has on a student population. In this single moment, at the end of my first full year as a resident assistant, I knew the path to becoming a professional in higher education was for me.
At the beginning of my college journey, I had no idea the amount of growth I would experience. Not only has higher education improved my basis of knowledge, it has also …show more content…
Being one, I understand the lack of support and guidance one can feel when navigating the extensive college search. Often times, it can seem easiest to give up and decide on a different route in life. With my degree in Higher Education Leadership, I will use my past experience and knowledge of resources to show students they are not alone in their higher education journey. My time as a resident assistant has allowed me to engage with many students about their financial concerns on whether a college degree is worth the investment or not. Of course, each case is different; however, students generally have not been introduced to the opportunities a higher degree provides. Through meaningful, interpersonal communication, my hope is to help students who are unfamiliar with the college lifestyle obtain a better understanding of their next two to four years. I want them to know they have a support system that understands their struggles and that is standing by them every step of the
At the beginning of my college journey, I had no idea the amount of growth I would experience. Not only has higher education improved my basis of knowledge, it has also …show more content…
Being one, I understand the lack of support and guidance one can feel when navigating the extensive college search. Often times, it can seem easiest to give up and decide on a different route in life. With my degree in Higher Education Leadership, I will use my past experience and knowledge of resources to show students they are not alone in their higher education journey. My time as a resident assistant has allowed me to engage with many students about their financial concerns on whether a college degree is worth the investment or not. Of course, each case is different; however, students generally have not been introduced to the opportunities a higher degree provides. Through meaningful, interpersonal communication, my hope is to help students who are unfamiliar with the college lifestyle obtain a better understanding of their next two to four years. I want them to know they have a support system that understands their struggles and that is standing by them every step of the