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She recalls one late night in particular, wandering into one of the lounges to find a group of her residents (all theater majors) working away at a project. Unprompted, she decided to wander back to her dorm and bake them cookies as a pick-meup. The students were touched, thanking her not only for the cookies, but for being one of the best RAs they’d ever had. She understands the power of community, acknowledging how much she depended on older/ wiser mentors to get through as an underclassmen, inspiring her to become that figure for those that came after her. She encourages people to join an organization and stick with it, trusting that your found family will guide and support you so you may pay it forward later on.
By Cynthia Isabel Zelaya Ordones | Photo courtesy of Arwa Hasnain
Best RA
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If you want to become an RA, go for it. Arwa notes that everyone goes in with at least a little bit of imposter syndrome, but the important thing is having an open mind and being prepared.
Best On Campus Place to Work
hen Arwa Hasnain decided to become an RA M.D. Anderson Library at CV2, she was certainly motivated to apply because of the free room and board, but what really Everyone knows that M.D. Anderson library is one made her pull the trigger was remembering an of the best places to study on campus, but did inspirational RA she’d had as a freshman. you know it’s also a great place to work, at least according to students. A hard-worker with an excellent sense of humor, she is the poster child for attracting the energy you Voted Best On Campus Place to Work by students project. the chill vibes carry over from studying students to Unlike other RAs, she has no horror stories of exploding microwaves or catty behavior amongst her residents. They treat her and their home with the same respect she treats them. If anything, she’s had a significant amount of positive experiences.
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the students who work there. Whether it be helping students find books, displaying their knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System or using down time to study, look to see if the library is hiring if you’re looking for a place to work on campus.
