University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Concentrating on perfect- ing her application, a pro- spective RA reads through the handbook that accompanies the applications. Students consid- ering the position had to take a two credit course, and if hired, received free room and board, as well as a computer from the University. photo by Bobby Green With a stack of applica- tions on her desk, the housing manager of Mary Markley begins to wade through necessary paperwork for resi- dent advisor positions. All of the applicants committed to liv- ing in the dorms the following year whether or not they be- came RA ' s. pboto by Bobby Green aspiring advisors For first-year students, coming to college entailed many adjust- ments from the lives they led in high school. Among these changes was moving into a residence hall, but the adjustment was eased by the presence of resident advisors (RA ' s). There was an RA for every hallway in every residence hall. Aside from the task of helping first-year students get used to the idea of being University residents, they helped them with conflict resolution, maintaining a sense of community, understanding the diversity of their fellow students, time management, and homework troubles, among others. All resident advisors were regular students, balancing their class and work schedules with their commitment to their residents. Students accepted the responsibilities of being an RA for a variety of reasons, including practicality. The free room and board was definitely a factor, said senior computer engineering major Matt Forsythe, But it also helps you develop leadership skills and time management skills. You get an appreciation for different people and their backgrounds. It makes you a well-rounded person. The process of becoming an RA required applicants to have a grade point average of 2.5 and junior standing, and to interview by Nathaniel Williams extensively. You have to go through a lot, senior mathematics major Sarah Parent said. Interviews, an application, the class (psychology 405, in which prospective RA ' s become accustomed to the different social concepts and dilemmas they will face) and an interview with the hall that you want to participate in. It ' s a long process, but it ' s worth it. In addition to the onslaught of require- ments, Parent also mentioned, Females usually have a harder time getting accepted, because not a lot of males apply. Once accepted, serving as an RA also required dedication. It ' s a real time commitment, Forsythe said. It takes away from your academic, social and extracurricular activities. Junior computer engineering major Mike Kim added, You have added stress, and you need better time management skills, he said. You have to stay [on campus] most of the weekends. Before, I used to go home for a night or two. Despite the commitment required of RA ' s, most students who took the job were happy with their decision. Kim concluded, As long as you don ' t get overwhelmed by the responsibilities, it really is fun. Housing 253

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SECOND KELSEY A FjojH Row: Kathryn Meiners, Bollman, Klizabeth Krupp, Car Sarr. Apurva Rastogi, Rachael Eul Rebecca Jackson, Elise Thornell. DarTel Schroeder, Adena Rosenblatt Row 4: Vi Jessica Pearson. Chenin McLean, C Jenell West, Tanya Sit, Heather E photo by Ashley Rice SECOND KELSEY B Russell, Kristin Robinson, Jennifer Tiber Dukes, Sarah Nelson, Caroline ir, Grace Chen, Wei Chan Row 3: Dukes, Katrina Arguelles, Elizabeth idand SEVENTH THRONSON From Row: Diana Winckler, Kimberly R 1 Ivey, John Cherian, Cathy Ch: Megan Lambart, Robin Undfair. DJ Row ff3: Cameron I ' atthanacharoenphon, Micah Winter, Jayesh Patel, Muhammad S, Sanghoon Won photo by Ashley Rice THRONSON 8100-8200 Monifa Gray, Meagan Pitts, Aisha Quarles, laleena Kyser, Tierra Whirl, Nailah Meteye, Frank Dery, Kevin Correa, David ling, Krista Nielson, Pietrek Glowacki, ,aus, Ralph Winston, Ryan Joyce, Rahul m, Sagar Parvataneni, Benjamin Jimines, inks, Jacob Davidson photo by Nathan Busch THRONSON 8200-8300 Front Row: Kcnisha Manning, J RaddirTe Row it 2: Prabhat Bham Naheedy, Bin Wang, Erik Newcomb Stephen Plaza, Nathan LaCross, photo by Nathan Busch THIRD TAYLOR A Russell Wininger, Matthew Merfert, Row 2: Thomas Dunlap, Izaak Arckapudi, Benjamin Bass, Aaron an Rcttmann Row 3: Matt Daly, irre, Timothy Courtois, Evan Leung, , Paul Oppenheim, Josef Shargorodsky. Dewalt, Adi Neuman, Todd Brunner, Leon Satkin, Kush Gulati Row ff5: Andrew Lloyd, David King, Brian Msal, an, Rohit Bhave. Manish Patel, Zachary Boas, Scott Toporek, Gordon Bert Christopher Laine photo by Heather Caddell Si of 1 troic si