Symbolic Convergence Theory Paper

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At this point in the semester, Symbolic Convergence Theory best describes my community. I am an RA for a fairly close-knit community-- there are only 20 residents on my floor, which has really allowed them to form relationships with one another. My floor has become much closer than I initially anticipated. I often see my residents eating meals together, walking around campus in groups, and spending time with each other on the floor. With that being said, through spending a decent amount of time together, my residents seem to have adopted a common style. Many of my residents seem to have inside jokes or shared experiences. Oftentimes, when a resident is telling me a story, another resident will add to the conversation and fill in missing

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