Personal Narrative: Serving As A Ra

Serving as an RA would entail supporting, relating to, and interacting with my residents, who will, of course, be different from me. I feel that my experiences and personality have well-equipped me to handle these types of situations. I studied abroad in Brest, France, two summers ago through the Indiana University Honors Program in Foreign Languages. My summer fully immersed in another culture has allowed me to look beyond myself and gain a newfound appreciation for other cultures, languages, and cuisines. Since starting college here at IUPUI, my circle of friends has become incredibly diverse. I have created friendships with those who differ from me in their sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and nationality. Learning from them and