{"id":2033,"date":"2022-01-25T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/?p=2033"},"modified":"2022-06-02T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-02T14:45:07","slug":"all-about-ras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/2022\/01\/25\/all-about-ras\/","title":{"rendered":"All About RAs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is an RA? \u201cRA\u201d stands for \u201cResident Assistant.\u201d Resident Assistants are common staff members at most universities, and Cedarville is no exception. The unique thing about a Christian university like Cedarville is that many RAs play a discipleship role in the lives of those on their hall or in their unit\/suite.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While their role involves leadership responsibilities, your RA can be way more than the person who enforces the rules. I can tell you from personal experience that it is such a sweet blessing to build and maintain a good relationship with your RA!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Build a Relationship With Them<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2035\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2035\" class=\"wp-image-2035 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C933&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C333&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=120%2C160&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0382_Original-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My first RA, Lauren!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your RA\u2019s job is to build friendships with the guys or girls in their hall. While not everyone becomes best friends with their RA, your resident assistant will greatly appreciate it if you make an effort to build a relationship with them.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am a three-year student, so I transferred in as a sophomore by credit. My first year here at school, I lived in Printy and was placed with a wonderful RA named Lauren. Lauren was so sweet and funny, and it was easy to become friends with her. We ended up being in several classes together, and we would meet up to study for exams and projects. Lauren\u2019s love for Jesus and prioritization of her relationship with Him spurred me on to continue pursuing Him while adjusting to the busyness of college life.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My second year at Cedarville, I lived in McKinney, a hall-style dorm, where I was blessed with an RA named Kathryn. Kathryn was such a sweet and thoughtful RA. That year was a hard one&#8230;it was the year we came back to campus after being sent home for COVID-19, and my hall got hit hard with sickness and quarantines. I vividly remember one day when my friends and I were very stressed about school and quarantines, and we all sat in a huddle in the middle of the hallway. Kathryn pulled out her Bible, prayed with us, and read the Lord\u2019s promises over us. I was so thankful for this time of encouragement. This memory truly embodies Kathryn\u2019s love for her hall that sprang from her evident love for the Lord.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I am currently in my third and final year of school, and my RA is my lovely friend Tevia. She and I have been friends throughout my time here at Cedarville, and she lived across the hall from me last year. Since we were already friends, my relationship with this RA looked a little different from previous RAs but has been just as sweet. Some of my favorite memories with Tevia have been times when we laugh uncontrollably together, as well as some really sweet heart to hearts about life and the Lord. It has been fun to come alongside her in this role and watch her thrive in the giftings the Lord has given her as she pours her heart for Him into her girls and seeks to love us well. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Attend Events\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2042\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2042\" class=\"wp-image-2042 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C525&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?resize=120%2C90&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Messages-Image2192904933_Original.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My Printy sisters &amp; I at a Valentines&#8217; Day party freshman year!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your RAs will plan a range of events throughout the semester. Some units or halls are more active than others, but I encourage you to take advantage of the opportunities to gather with your \u201cbros\u201d or \u201csisters\u201d (other guys\/girls in your hall or unit) and soak up the time you have with them. The following are several bro\/sis, unit, or hall events that your RA will most likely plan while you live on campus at Cedarville.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My units and halls have had a variety of gatherings over the years, from Christmas and Valentine\u2019s Day parties (complete with a sock exchange), to Just Dance nights, to time dedicated to prepping for campus events like Printy Wars and Trunk-or-Treats. Again, it may seem difficult to fit these events into your schedule, but they are worth it and have been some of my favorite memories.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Hall Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2040\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2040\" class=\"wp-image-2040 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C933&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"933\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C933&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C333&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=1152%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=120%2C160&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_6455_Original-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My second RA, Kathryn!<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most halls and units have meetings one night a week. Usually, these involve some sort of Bible study and time to hang out.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">My freshman year, Lauren planned weekly girls\u2019 nights, usually held in the Printy women\u2019s lounge or in her room, where we watched a sermon series together and painted our nails.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kathryn hosted hangout nights in her room or our dorm\u2019s women\u2019s lounge, which were sweet times of fellowship where we either listened to a podcast and discussed it together, did a Bible study, or got to catch up with one another.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This year, Tevia holds weekly meetings in her room, where we start by writing the \u201cJesus, joy, and junk\u201d of the week \u2013 a moment where we saw Jesus work, something that brought us joy, and something difficult (hence junk) of the past seven days \u2013 on a notecard. Then we listen to a YouTube series that reads highlights from the book <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gentle and Lowly, <\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and afterward talk about what stood out to us from the clip. Sometimes, we split into pairs and pray for one another.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sis Din\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2037\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2037\" class=\"wp-image-2037 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C525&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?resize=120%2C90&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_2373_Original-scaled.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some girls from my hall sophomore year!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\">Short for <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\">\u2013<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\"> you guessed it <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\">\u2013 <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126980316 BCX4\">sister dinner, most units and halls schedule a specific time one evening a week that works for the majority of the hall to eat together. This is always a fun time!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126980316 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>One-On-Ones<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2034\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2034\" class=\"wp-image-2034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C934&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=700%2C934&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=250%2C333&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=768%2C1025&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=1151%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1151w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?resize=120%2C160&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/IMG_0069_Original.jpg?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My current RA, Tevia!<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">Your RA will usually plan to get one-on-one meals with you, and let me encourage you not to decline those meetings! It may seem difficult to fit a lunch date into your busy schedule, but those meals with my <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">RAs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\"> have been huge blessings in my life. Not only are they a source of advice and encouragement, but it is through one-on-ones like this that <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">I have grown in friendship with my <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">RAs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186648882 BCX4\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW186648882 BCX4\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>The Bro-Sis<\/b><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2074\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2074\" class=\"wp-image-2074 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?resize=700%2C525&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?resize=700%2C525&amp;ssl=1 700w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?resize=250%2C188&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?resize=120%2C90&amp;ssl=1 120w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.cedarville.edu\/studentlife\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/IMG_2396.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My bro-sis at a corn maze last fall<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every resident assistant has a brother or sister RA with their own hall of students. These halls are together called a \u201cbro-sis.\u201d I encourage you to take the time to invest in those relationships and attend the events your RAs plan!\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Freshman year, many people make their first friends in their bro-sis. It is completely ok and normal if you do not become best friends with everyone in your bro-sis, but I highly suggest making an effort to build those relationships.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most bro-sises plan to meet for brunch late each Saturday morning in Chuck\u2019s, the dining hall. We typically meet in their dorm lounge or in front of their dorms and walk over together. We all congregate at a long table and eat brunch together before going about the rest of our Saturday of studying, relaxing, or adventuring.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some of the bro-sis events I have really enjoyed have been hiking at Hocking Hills (a bit of a drive away, but a fun day trip!), visiting corn mazes, and attending campus events like ALT nights together. To be honest, for some of these events, I have debated attending them because I needed a day to chill or do homework. But let me tell ya, I have not regretted the time I\u2019ve taken to invest in these relationships, and most of these events have become highlights of my semester! Plus, your RA will be so thankful that you came to the event they planned.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Make the Most of Your Time Here!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\" lang=\"EN\" xml:lang=\"EN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">One of the things I tell people when they ask me about my college experience is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">what a blessing my <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">RAs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\"> have been in my life. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">The R<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">esiden<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">c<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">e<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\"> Life <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW112124759 BCX4\">staff here is incredible, and I encourage you to invest in their friendships and in your relationships with your bro-sis. 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