For the past two weeks, the grad students at IUB who are working in Residential Programs and Services were given extensive information on philosophies, situations and strategies related to working in residence halls. Below is the list of the most important things I learned:
- Sleeping in is a privilege.
- International students go through a LOT to be here, and deserve extra attention, patience and kindness.
- After making huge changes in your life, having someone take the one constant away (i.e. another group stealing the table you sat at during training all week) is a devastating feeling.
- IceBreakers will always be "in."
- Event Planner is a God-send.
- Ice Cream Socials make everything better, especially when delicious brownies are available.
- The Indianapolis Indians get upset and stare you down if you're making too much noise in the stands.
- Trying to find the students who smoke weed in their rooms will be one of the most frustrating parts of the job.
- FERPA is really, really confusing (even for someone like me, who thought she really understood it).
- IUB has some pretty amazing staff members who truly support the grads.
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