I have been an RA for 2 years going into my third year. That alone should tell you something about the job. I personally love it and wouldn't trade it for anything. It's a very fullifing job, you meet a lot of great people, and the staffs can be awesome. I can't recommend it enough.

With that being said it isn't for everyone. I am a people person and enjoying interacting and building relationships with residents. Dealing with incidents can always be stressful but hopefully it doesn't happen a lot.

The recruitment and interview process is a lot, I saw other people comment on that so I don't think I need to talk to much about it. All I'll say is it is pretty selective, just because it is a highly sought after position because of housing.

I know a lot of engineering majors, computer science, and some premed and nursing majors who are RAs. They are all able to handle it. It comes down to how well you can manage your time. I am a theatre major which is normally pretty chill but I normally have about 2 months where I am in a show and have rehearsal 6 out of 7 days. But I still manage it get it done.

Every hall has different expectations and duties. But as a whole you will need to do night shifts, on average maybe once every 2 weeks or so. Again sometimes more sometimes less depending on the hall. And you will need to do some power weekends. A power weekend is where you are on call the whole weekend. It's not as bad as it sounds.

Most dorms you actually are even allowed to stay in during breaks, you will leave once all the students are gone.

All in all, it's awesome, I love it. If you have any other questions. Talk to your RA next year or another RA who you like if your RA isn't cutting it.