Have you ever helped residents compromise over a roommate conflict, acknowledged a coworker when they’ve done something great, or supported yourself when you’ve needed it? Guess what? You’re an advocate! However, being an advocate comes with its challenges – we all have implicit biases to overcome, facilities and housing departments can get involved, and sometimes it’s hard to ask for help. In this session, learn from RAs who have experience with advocating in tough situations how you can improve your residents’ college experiences (and your own) by becoming a natural advocate!
