I am no more a student of SJSU than they are which means we are all college students living new experiences in San Jose. The reality of the fish bowl effect is recognized when an RA sees residents outside of the residence hall or even off campus, at least that is how it happened for me. Both the polo and presence of an RA hold power and understanding this can often lead to being place in a sticky situation. I am a role model, mentor, resource, and a friend to any resident which is a different persona than Briettny Curtner, a twenty year old battling social anxiety while approaching graduation. It order to grow within this position and as a person every day, I must be aware and adjust myself appropriately for those who watch me as if I am in a fishbowl because who I am as an RA is more important. Thankfully, there are parts of being an RA that need a little personality especially when bonding with residents and this is how one can be human in this position. For the next semester, I will continue to be aware of myself no matter what community I am in as a way to maintain a certain level of
I am no more a student of SJSU than they are which means we are all college students living new experiences in San Jose. The reality of the fish bowl effect is recognized when an RA sees residents outside of the residence hall or even off campus, at least that is how it happened for me. Both the polo and presence of an RA hold power and understanding this can often lead to being place in a sticky situation. I am a role model, mentor, resource, and a friend to any resident which is a different persona than Briettny Curtner, a twenty year old battling social anxiety while approaching graduation. It order to grow within this position and as a person every day, I must be aware and adjust myself appropriately for those who watch me as if I am in a fishbowl because who I am as an RA is more important. Thankfully, there are parts of being an RA that need a little personality especially when bonding with residents and this is how one can be human in this position. For the next semester, I will continue to be aware of myself no matter what community I am in as a way to maintain a certain level of