Interactive RA — The Freshman Survival Guide

Giving back to freshmen

Danielle Shipp posted this in Interactive RA Blog on April 20th, 2013

It is almost the end of the first year. For some this has been a great learning experience, a time for growth, and self-discovery. For some this has been a time of trial and error. Whichever path you took consider giving back to the next group of freshmen about to join the college ranks. There . . . → Read More: Giving back to freshmen

The post that keeps on giving.

Danielle Shipp posted this in Interactive RA Blog on April 2nd, 2013

Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; and so much more.

Take a second and Google your name. What did you find? Pictures, links to your Facebook, a full history? In today’s technological age you have to be careful with the brand you create for yourself. The internet has made it extremely easy to market yourself, but it has . . . → Read More: The post that keeps on giving.

Roomies

Danielle Shipp posted this in Interactive RA Blog on February 25th, 2013

It is now almost a month into the Spring semester, for new roommates the honeymoon phase is nearing the end, and for continuing roommates you getting back into the swing of things. By now, you should have a good understanding for each other’s preferred lifestyle. For some this may be working out perfectly, while for . . . → Read More: Roomies

Spring Break Ideas

Kailynn Cerny posted this in Interactive RA Blog on February 4th, 2013

It is currently February. You have been back to school for about a month and you have probably already taken your first exam. If you are like me you are ready for a break, spring break. Spring break is known as a March/April mid-semester break. This maybe a time for you to catch up on . . . → Read More: Spring Break Ideas

Winter Break

Danielle Shipp posted this in Interactive RA Blog on December 15th, 2012

Congrats you made it through the first semester of college and it is time to go home. If you went home during Thanksgiving, your transition at Winter Break may come easy. If you did not go home for Thanksgiving, there will be a few things for you to consider.

For the last few months you . . . → Read More: Winter Break

We're looking for a few good RAs

billmcgarvey posted this in Interactive RA Blog on June 30th, 2012

Soon after arriving on campus, many freshmen realize they need real help in making a smooth transition to college life. In researching The Freshman Survival Guide, it became clear that some students didn’t feel comfortable approaching their local resident assistant on staff for any number of reasons (e.g. their issues felt too personal and they were embarrassed, they were afraid of getting in trouble, they simply didn’t like their RA etc). While we believe it is best for students, in general, to avail themselves of their local support staff, we also realized that it could be helpful for some students to have the option of contacting an experienced RA anonymously with some of their more delicate issues. The Interactive RA (iRA) is our attempt to bridge that gap. . . . → Read More: We’re looking for a few good RAs

The iRA (Interactive RA) blog is here!

billmcgarvey posted this in Interactive RA Blog on July 14th, 2011

The iRA blog is a similar supplement to the advice in The Freshman Survival Guide. Our team of iRAs will be updating the blog regularly by posting important tips and insights from their own experiences as well as answering your questions. . . . → Read More: The iRA (Interactive RA) blog is here!