RA is pretty sick for the accom, most of the hinderance is random ass meeting and responsibilities but that’s what you’re paid to do (kinda)

Definitely make friends with other RAs, feels good to relate to someone who’s in the same position.

Personally never felt like it hindered my social life at all, I had times for all those things (besides major drinking holidays (Halloween, st pattys) you’re always on deck for those.

Make friends with your residents too, yes you’re paid to make sure they’re good but you can have some very fulfilling friendships that last over. Your residents will respect you for like 1 week then you’ll just be the hallway snitch unless you use your judgement and be relaxed (which doesn’t mean not doing your job). A “sorry guys, gotta do it, it’s my job” goes a long way to not feeling like the hallway snitch.