So, You Want to Be an RA (Resident Assistant)? | Everything you NEED to know!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 янв 2025

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  • @gelyndivinagracia3935
    @gelyndivinagracia3935 6 лет назад +206

    I watched this video a couple days before my RA interview. I listened to everything you advised in this video (especially the STAR method) and it helped me immensely! I ended up getting the job and I’ll be an RA in the upcoming school year, THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! 💕

  • @laurennaegele5835
    @laurennaegele5835 6 лет назад +134

    I just got hired as an RA for next academic year! This video was so helpful, thank you!

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  6 лет назад +6

      Good luck in the Fall!!

    • @slashisgoddd
      @slashisgoddd 25 дней назад

      How many hours a week is being an RA??

  • @faithlike
    @faithlike 6 лет назад +39

    I love love love how you put the different sections in here!

  • @Daragon525
    @Daragon525 6 лет назад +52

    hey I watched a bunch of these RA videos and this is by far the best. thanks for keeping it real and being honest. I'm gonna be in RA this year and this video educated and prepared me greatly !

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  6 лет назад +1

      I’m so glad that you found it helpful!!

  • @SydneyKate1
    @SydneyKate1 5 лет назад +24

    I have my interview tomorrow, the RA process is so so competitive at my university!! Hoping for the best!!

  • @HoodVlogs
    @HoodVlogs 6 лет назад +28

    That was the funnest job I ever had.

  • @ebeleeseka3097
    @ebeleeseka3097 7 лет назад +57

    I am applying to be an RA for next academic year! Hopefully i get accepted!

    • @elijahowens4410
      @elijahowens4410 6 лет назад +6

      Hope you got it! I have my interview tomorrow.

  • @alio4916
    @alio4916 5 лет назад +24

    I have an interview on Friday for an RA position! I’m excited/nervous!

  • @kristin3826
    @kristin3826 7 лет назад +27

    And girl u didn't have to "beat your face " 😍you are already beautiful😍.Stay blessed 💜

  • @takauraandry3450
    @takauraandry3450 4 года назад +4

    I have an interview tomorrow I needed this!

  • @deziraetolefree1991
    @deziraetolefree1991 3 года назад +3

    I recently got accepted to be an R.A and I like it so far!

  • @octuplebaker4008
    @octuplebaker4008 Месяц назад

    I'm an RA right now! Life of the party, so many Maxients :), good ol Conduct!

  • @kimberlypeay7552
    @kimberlypeay7552 3 года назад +1

    i just got hired as an ra today and this video was very helpful!!

  • @SnowFaceChamcham
    @SnowFaceChamcham 5 лет назад +2

    Just learned what an RA is in Economy today. This video was super helpful!

  • @emilytaylor6200
    @emilytaylor6200 4 года назад +7

    I got hired! Thanks for this video.

  • @RoseanneGamboa
    @RoseanneGamboa 7 лет назад +18

    When you’re an RA, are you able to leave to hang with your family/friends during the weekend when you’re duties/shifts are done? Or do you always have to be there?

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад +17

      If you’re not on duty or working a shift then you can absolutely leave campus.

  • @emilytorres5094
    @emilytorres5094 4 года назад +2

    I have an RA interview tomorrow!! Thank u so much 💖 I’ll give an update

  • @dioni1834
    @dioni1834 5 лет назад

    I have a group interview tomorrow or an RA position, I’ve been reviewing and prepping and this video is really helping me feel more confident in myself about the interview and what to expect. While asking other RAs there’s only so much they can tell you about the interview process and I’m just hoping that tomorrow goes great!

  • @ted05owusu
    @ted05owusu 4 месяца назад

    Great content!

  • @rj-xf3qf
    @rj-xf3qf Год назад

    thank you so much for this video!! very informative, i have my interview on wednesday and im a little nervous!!

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  Год назад

      Good luck on your interview and I don’t forget to be yourself!

  • @kaelyn800
    @kaelyn800 2 года назад

    I just found out I will be an RA. I’m so excited!

  • @paigemaddy
    @paigemaddy 4 года назад +1

    This is such an informative video. Thank you! :)

  • @AshleyandLuna412
    @AshleyandLuna412 6 лет назад +2

    This was very helpful thanks!

  • @softeuph3974
    @softeuph3974 7 месяцев назад +1

    I interviewed for this position and got alternate with 70 other people. BUT THEY JUST EMAILED ME TODAY AND TOLD ME THEY WANT ME TO FILL A SPOT THAT JUST OPENED!

  • @amiah.a
    @amiah.a 6 лет назад +4

    You look so different without your braids! Either way you’re super pretty. Whats the interview process like?

  • @myaj5080
    @myaj5080 3 года назад +3

    Great video, even three years later!! I have an interview tomorrow, & I’ll be sure to let you know how it goes! ☺️

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  3 года назад +1

      I hope it went well!!!

    • @gil5885
      @gil5885 2 года назад

      mine is on the 14th i'm so scared dawg i want it so baddddd

    • @myaj5080
      @myaj5080 2 года назад

      @@gil5885 you got it!! & an update: I got the job! It has been about 8months since I have been a RA. A lot of work, but the relationship you establish with others is rewarding!

    • @gil5885
      @gil5885 2 года назад

      @@myaj5080 congrats!

  • @ShauryaChawla12
    @ShauryaChawla12 3 года назад

    tysmmmmm, Tommie, I study at California state university Sacramento. Hope I become an RA soon!

  • @halloweendancing
    @halloweendancing 3 года назад +1

    You seem like you were an awesome RA!

  • @mollyc9465
    @mollyc9465 3 года назад

    This really helped me thank you!

  • @cesargallardo1522
    @cesargallardo1522 4 года назад +1

    I have an interview on April 29! Wish me luck.

  • @chelseakaywright
    @chelseakaywright 6 лет назад

    Love this Video ! VERY INFORMATIVE

  • @tenny-anndandy3173
    @tenny-anndandy3173 5 лет назад +1

    This is a cool video. Thanks

  • @coreyware4261
    @coreyware4261 2 месяца назад

    Wish me luck. I'm a freshman preparing for my RA interview in December.

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  2 месяца назад +1

      I’m so excited for you, you’ll do great! Let me know how it goes!

    • @coreyware4261
      @coreyware4261 Месяц назад

      @@TommieMarie It went well!

  • @stac1465
    @stac1465 7 лет назад

    Yayyy thank you for the video

  • @thymejones9073
    @thymejones9073 7 лет назад +4

    Girl imma need to go to another college to have my own space any suggestions? The R.A.'s here share the entire dorm with 3 other students. I be low key hatin on the R.D.'s tho they got it good over here 😂😭😂

    • @jaeleeseauh
      @jaeleeseauh 7 лет назад +1

      Felecia Jones what school do you attend? At majority of schools RAs have their own room

    • @thymejones9073
      @thymejones9073 7 лет назад

      jaeleeseauh mcc
      Its cool but i kinda wish they had they own but I'll wait until i check out other college's.

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад

      Really!? A few years ago at one of the residence halls here, an RA had to share. It didn't work out lol

  • @raven_vibez5216
    @raven_vibez5216 10 месяцев назад

    Great video how much is the pay ?

  • @prinxessjala5560
    @prinxessjala5560 4 года назад +1

    I’m a freshman and have an interview! I’m scaredddd

  • @kristin3826
    @kristin3826 7 лет назад +7

    So do you think that if someone want to go into real estate , would being an RA be good for them ?

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад +4

      I think regardless of what you choose as a career, being an RA is a great decision. I'm going to be an Accountant and it has been a great opportunity. It's a good learning experience and helps you grow and mature.

    • @kristin3826
      @kristin3826 7 лет назад +1

      Tommie Marie oh thanks

  • @caninedeadline1646
    @caninedeadline1646 5 лет назад +2

    Is there a way to become an RA without ever living on campus? I can't afford to live on campus, but I still want the experience of an RA because I love challenges and being able to help other people. I'm going to Rutgers New Brunswick and they say they accept any similar community-based experience but I'm not entirely sure what that means

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  5 лет назад +1

      In my experience you would have had to live on campus but all universities are different so there may be different requirements.

    • @ObviouslyGoose
      @ObviouslyGoose 5 лет назад +1

      At my university, your on-campus house is paid for since you are an RA. I am paid a stipend and my housing doesn’t cost. I get paid a smaller paycheck in total, but I don’t have to pay for my food or housing or bus pass. Best of luck!

    • @MissPurpleDurple
      @MissPurpleDurple 5 лет назад

      I don't know if you looked it up but it seems like you have to live on campus for one semester to qualify for the job.

    • @cassie101
      @cassie101 Год назад

      @@ObviouslyGoose
      Are you saying the food in the cafeteria is free and you won't need a money card?

  • @chelseasackey2467
    @chelseasackey2467 4 года назад +2

    Do you think that during the interview process it might be harder to get a job if your major is demanding?

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  4 года назад +3

      Well a lot of the RAs at my school were nursing, education, and business majors and those are pretty demanding. Especially with clinicals for nursing, job shadowing or praxis for education, and internships for business majors. We everyone made it through and housing was understanding. Dealing with those situations just come down to the team you’re working with and their ability to help out. On my team we had each other’s back. But it has and will definitely continue to be done. I don’t think a demanding major affects the RA position too much. You just have to find someone to replace you in certain instances. Hope that helps. I went to an internship Monday through Friday in my last year as an RA. sometimes I had to get someone to hold the duty phone for me until I got off at 5 or switch a shift here and there but it worked out.

  • @ssimms8995
    @ssimms8995 5 лет назад

    I am so nervous. My individual interview is today

  • @ExZentric0
    @ExZentric0 5 лет назад

    I was just hired as a mid-semester RA, anything I should know and how will this be compared to starting off fresh?

  • @JordynLynnia
    @JordynLynnia 7 лет назад +4

    Would you be able to share the written list of everything that you said please? Also you are beautiful.

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад +2

      Sure, glad I still have it saved! It's in the description box now :)

    • @JordynLynnia
      @JordynLynnia 7 лет назад

      Okay thank you so much!

  • @makaylakwh98
    @makaylakwh98 7 лет назад +4

    When can you sign up to be an RA? I’m an AUM freshman

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад +1

      The application opens in the Spring

  • @alonzalewis6627
    @alonzalewis6627 7 лет назад +3

    Great video

  • @nimeshbatra2294
    @nimeshbatra2294 5 лет назад

    Does RA working hour counted in Allowed part-time working hours?

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  5 лет назад

      It depends on the school but at my school you can only be on 1 payroll and can’t go over 40 hours in a pay period. So if you were on housing payroll you can’t be on another departments payroll. And the job would have to be on campus to be an RA at my school.

  • @retinopath9004
    @retinopath9004 5 лет назад

    like your intro

  • @kenziejoy01
    @kenziejoy01 4 года назад +3

    Im an RA and i have to pay for housing.

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  4 года назад +4

      What benefits do you get as an RA then?

    • @kenziejoy01
      @kenziejoy01 4 года назад +4

      @@TommieMarie we get paid once a month and get to register for classes one week early than everyone else. that's all we get!! yall are lucky.

  • @badbunny4027
    @badbunny4027 3 года назад

    So how do u approach. A person who don’t want your help cause of the color of your skin

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  3 года назад

      Keep it moving lol. But seriously all you can do is let them know you are there to help and if they don't want your assistance then there's nothing you can do about it. You can possibly make a note of it with your supervisor if you think it may affect you negatively.

  • @frikstrid3913
    @frikstrid3913 6 лет назад +2

    can you be an RA while having another job?

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  6 лет назад +1

      You can, but not off campus at my school at least.

  • @jazmynesutton1217
    @jazmynesutton1217 7 лет назад

    I really could have used this 2 weeks ago

  • @LifethruRen
    @LifethruRen 4 года назад

    Can freshman be RAs?

  • @diego-1484
    @diego-1484 7 лет назад +1

    I’m thinking of applying to be an RA sophomore year. Do you have to stay on your building/floor at all times (apart from classes) to be there for support? Do you get free time to leave?
    Great video! Thanks :)

    • @TommieMarie
      @TommieMarie  7 лет назад +2

      No you can leave. As long you work your shifts, you can pretty much do what you want with your free time.

  • @arizoneusa
    @arizoneusa 2 года назад

    Thanks for the information! I am Ari an international student from Bangladesh. I have made a video for the RA video submission. You can check it out. I have an interview today morning! Keep me in your prayers.