Jennifer
O. Abell
Please write a brief essay based on your
personal belief, attitudes, and philosophy, in response to the following
questions: (Please attach on a separate sheet of paper)
1.) What characteristics will you bring to
the position, and how will they enhance the overall
academic and living experience for resident students?
The characteristics that I will
bring to this position are the personal characteristic which I embody. I will
bring determination, commitment, fortitude, compassion, leadership, and
ambition. I have a drive, unlike any other, for I truly know the value of
making a difference in an individual’s life.
I will bring these characteristics, to not only enhance, but to enrich
the lives of many fist year students. I will encourage them to be competitive
academically, engaging socially, and understanding and respectful to all.
2.) What do you believe to be the essential
function of the Resident Assistant?
I believe that the essential
function to being a Resident Assistant is to help the transition students make
from high school to college a successful one! In addition, they also should
help provide a healthy living environment for the student while they are in
college. As a Resident Assistant, I will help build a community relationship
with all the residents. I also feel that it is the function of the RA to help
with various situations, from social to academic, to roommate conflicts, to how
to deal with financial problems. A resident assistant should be a people person
who cans engage anyone, and communicate effectively.
3.) What has been the most influential
factor contributing to your decision to apply for this position?
One of the most influential deciding
factors in wanting to become a Resident Assistant, was working with and being a
friend with an RA. This Resident Assistant was amazing; he went above and
beyond his job description. This individual is helping to make my freshman year
an unforgettable and successful one, socially and academically. This RA, though
he was not my own, has helped me on countless occasions. In watching this RA, I
realized what a wonderful job this was. As a result I decided to run for RSA PR
chair, and that too was a deciding factor.
I truly love RSA. It’s so fun. I get to work with so many people.
Working with people is something I enjoy tremendously. I know that when I
choose my career path I will be working with people and in some capacity
helping them. I want to be able to touch people lives and make a difference. I
want to help inform and empower students to take advantage of opportunities
that are available to them, and make their college experience be outstanding. Lastly,
I am influenced through my own heart and spirit. I truly think that I will
enjoy waking up everyday knowing that my purpose for the day is to make someone
else’s life a little easier.
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