1. Don’t feel like you can’t come to vet RAs for assistance. No question is a dumb question!!! 2. Start thinking of your door decs, bb ideas, or social ideas (you can find them easily on Pinterest) 3. Don’t try to be best friends with your residents. You can still be cool with them while prioritizing your position. I promise you if you let a resident get away with something, if they’re caught, they’re blaming you. So don’t risk your job for them. Do your job and build bonds!

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Training is prob gonna be an info overload and tbh might suck. Do your best to pay attention and get what you can from it! You will prob still be asking tons of questions (and that is totally great, like 1 said the vets are happy to help!) but training will help you get the basics and make starting out a lot easier

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Being an RA is very rewarding and that's what reslife will tell you. Prioritize yourself when needed. In regards to residents set boundaries. It’s completely ok to say “no”. Yes certain things are your job but you're also a human being with needs and priorities. Also, if your unsure just ask. Be safe than sorry. Congrats and good luck.

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do NOT be afraid to set boundaries!!! and make them very clear and don't make exceptions it will help it all feel less overwhelming and you will be able to enjoy your personal life !

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