What Are Resident Assistants Saying about the Job? RA Recruitment Spring 2018

Marcus Sullins Heights on Pecan RA “I chose to be an RA because I wanted to get involved on campus. ARL is a great opportunity to be able to make a positive impact on students in my community. It is great to be able to actively engage in and improve my community every day.” Marcus Sullins Heights on Pecan RA

Baibhav Bhattarai Brazos House RA “For me, the thought of being an RA started in the first day of my college life where my RA was the first one to help me. It felt like home just because he spent extra time with me as I was going through homesickness during the first months. Looking back now, my decision to become an RA was due to the direct impact my RA had on me. Being an RA has been really rewarding, not only the benefits that come along with it but the love and compassion you get from all the residents that you get to help.” Baibhav Bhattarai Brazos House RA

Uzma Khan Vandergriff Hall RA “When I was a resident I noticed that RAs were good role models. They motivated us to be a better version of ourselves. For me personally, my RA was always ready to listen whenever I was stressed out about school. I wanted to be that person, so I applied for the job.” Uzma Khan Vandergriff Hall RA

Saurya Bhattarai Timber Brook RA “As an international freshman, I was in need of support and assistance with many things regarding college. I realized how RAs have the power to be that pillar of support to students. I became an RA so that I could be the support to others and help them with all that I can while also developing my leadership skills. Being an RA is not only a job, but a lifestyle.” Saurya Bhattarai Timber Brook RA

Mahima Majethia Arlington Hall RA “I get to meet new people every semester and make new friends. I feel this is one of the best jobs on campus. All the skills that I have learned from this job has made me a better person!” Mahima Majethia Arlington Hall RA

Angela Esparza Lipscomb Hall RA “I wanted to be an RA because my transition living on campus was difficult and I had no one to reach out to. It is important for me to be an RA because I can be that person someone can reach out to and I would know how they feel. The sense of making a difference in one person’s life makes this job amazing.” Angela Esparza Lipscomb Hall RA

Arpit Raorane Meadow Run RA “You get to have an impact in a community and make a positive difference in a student’s life. I get to help them succeed in college.” Arpit Raorane Meadow Run RA

Mutinta Musozya East Campus RA “I became an RA for the opportunity to get involved and make an impact on residents lives. As an international student, I wanted someone that would help with my transition to the U.S. way of life, university, and the UTA campus. After seeing the impact that my RA made on me I decided why not take on a new challenge as an RA.” Mutinta Musozya East Campus RA

Faith Magness Trinity House RA “I chose to be an RA because it is an opportunity to make a difference, create opportunities for others, and provide a support system to our students.” Faith Magness Trinity House RA

Robert Brady Kalpana Chawla (KC) Hall RA “After freshman year, I decided I wanted to be an RA so that I could be that mentor in someone’s life, as my RA was in mine. Looking back, not only have I gotten that opportunity to make real connections with residents but I have learned numerous life skills, conflict management, and top-notch leadership skills. The RA job always keeps me busy with something exciting to do. If you are considering the RA job, don’t think its an ordinary job - it’s a life style.” Robert Brady Kalpana Chawla (KC) Hall RA