Meet the Team

"Being an RA has been a brilliant experience, being able to meet lots of new people, running fun events, and learning so many new things! For anyone who is thinking about becoming an RA, I'd highly recommend it!"

- RA (2024/25)

"Being a Resident Assistant has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my university journey. The role allowed me to be part of a supportive, community-driven team where I grew both personally and professionally. It enhanced my confidence in connecting with new people, strengthened my communication skills, and gave me the chance to positively impact the student experience. The training and ongoing support from the Res Life team were exceptional, and I always felt valued and well prepared. I'm proud to have contributed to creating a welcoming environment for residents."

-RA (2024/25)

"Being an RA is more than just another job on the CV. You directly impact students' lives, and you can become someone students can look forward to meeting and confide in. This job will make you face all sorts of people and situations which may put you in confusing positions. But all this is worth it, because it gives your confidence (to work with people) a massive boost up! I personally enjoyed meeting such a vast number of students, doing my best to put a smile on their face, and exploring the accommodations. If you are someone who loves working in a social environment and wants to give others positive energy, this job is definitely for you!!"

-RA (2024/25)

"Being a Resident Assistant was one of the most rewarding experiences of my college years. It taught me how to balance academics, work, and personal life while supporting a diverse community of residents. I grew as a leader, learned to manage challenges calmly, and became more confident in my ability to help others. The role helped me develop lifelong skills in communication, empathy, and time management. I'm incredibly grateful for everything the experience taught me."

- RA (2024/25)

"Working as an RA has been a great experience for me, and I recommend it for anyone who is interested. It has allowed me to grow more confident as a person while also allowing me to develop my skills further in time management, teamwork, and communication. The job is also extremely flexible which has allowed me to easily balance it with my studies and social life. It is also a really fun job as you get to contribute to creative events and socialise with friendly co-workers and students!"

- RA (2023-24)

"Being an RA has been an amazing and beneficial experience, helping to build a strong and inclusive university community. Gaining so many skills such as teamworking and communication are just 2 of the extensive benefits I have had from being an RA. I would highly recommend becoming an RA for the opportunity to have a positive impact on residents' university experiences and meeting lots of new people!"

- RA 2023-24

"Being an RA has been an excellent experience in terms of professional development for me, allowing me to showcase and develop interpersonal skills which are vital for my career. I have met so many lovely people because of this job, and helping someone through a difficult time when they come to us for support is one of the most rewarding parts of the role. It is a rich and varied role, and the variety of events I have led and participated in has led me to greatly improve my art skills!"

- RA 2023-24

"Working as an RA has been a great experience while in my second year at university. It was great to work within a supportive team to improve the experience for students in accommodation. As an RA I have developed the skills of time management and communication, especially when running events and carrying out flatmate agreements. This job was important in improving my skills and employability which helped me to secure a year in industry placement, so I am very grateful for this experience!"

- RA 2023-24.

"I have thoroughly enjoyed my time as an RA during my studies. The hours fit around my studies, and it was great to gain experience, get to know amazing new people, and earn some money whilst studying. My favourite part about being an RA was doing the events. We got to participate with the students and make arts of our own too! I would highly recommend being an RA, as it’s a fun experience and an amazing opportunity for any student!"

- RA 2023-24.

"Being an RA has allowed me to retain some amazing experiences from working within our team and through our countless interactions with our residents. This opportunity has allowed me to become a better version of myself regarding my organisation, time management and leadership skills, to not only benefit the service and our recipients, but to colleagues and myself. It is an experience that I will continuously value and will apply the variety of skills that I learnt throughout my time on the team towards my future opportunities."

- RA 2023-24.

"Working as an RA has overall been a fantastic experience. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made during my time as a student as it allowed me to develop new skills and improve my confidence which will be hugely beneficial to me moving forward. As the role is so flexible it did not impact my studies, so I can't recommend this job enough for those interested in working during their time at university. I am grateful for the invaluable experiences and growth that this role provided me."

- RA 2022-24.

"Becoming an RA has given me the opportunity to work whilst I study as a student. It has given me that chance to interact with students from different years and departments both with co-workers and with students who have attended events. It's given me the confidence to interact with others and taught me more about essential skills such as time management and planning."

- RA 2021-23

"Working as a RA has been an incredibly fulfilling experience. Contributing to a dynamic and supportive community has allowed me to make an impact on the lives of my fellow students, while also developing valuable skills for my personal and professional growth"

- RA 2022-23

“Being a RA has been an incredible experience. It has helped me improved in every aspect of my life such as my confidence and knowledge of others. It has been really rewarding knowing I have had a positive impact on the students on campus and really making a difference in people's lives.”

- RA 2022-23

"Choosing to apply to the RA role was one of the best decisions I have made at university. It's given me a great opportunity to balance work and study while also cultivating a sense of responsibility and time management. Being an RA has instilled me a newfound confidence in interacting with others by developing my interpersonal skills through offering guidance and hosting events for residents to enjoy. I'd highly recommend this role to anyone who is interested in working alongside their studies."

- RA 2022-23

"Having the opportunity to work as an RA has granted me so many positive memories to look back on. Working within the team has allowed me to improve my organisation, time management and communication skills, and I have been able to adapt these skills whilst working with our residences. The experiences that I have gained this from role will assist me further in my future career path as being a Resident Assistant has pushed me to become my best working self."

- RA 2022-23

"This role definitely took me out of my comfort zone, but it was as rewarding as I had the opportunity to immensely grow and develop new skills!"

- RA 2022-23 

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