James Braman

Why did you choose to be an RA and what has been the most fulfilling part of your experience?

I think the RA role has helped me a lot in my leadership and social skills and made me a more understanding person. In addition, I feel the role has pushed me out of my comfort zone a lot and helped me develop as a person as a result. 

How do you manage your academics, leadership roles, and extracurriculars with your Resident Advisor job?

Keeping a calendar/agenda has been essential. Google Calendar is my go-to as it has all my work meetings, program times, classes, and even assignment due dates listed out to help me stay on track throughout the semester. My supervisor also regularly checks in with me during our individual meetings to ensure that I am not too overwhelmed by either side of my responsibilities.

How has the Resident Advisor role developed you personally and professionally?

Personally, it has helped me connect with our campus community on a deeper level. Professionally, I have developed a lot of transferable skills especially leadership skills that I hope to utilize in my future career.