While
business major
Darcy Maās day is filled with classes, homework,
and other priorities, he always tries to make time
for the 22 residents on his floor.
āBeing a resident advisor is one of the best
jobs Iāll ever have,ā Ma says. A typical Wednesday
includes waking up at 8 a.m., reading his Bible, and
going to breakfast in Gwinn dining hall. After that
itās off to two morning classes (Belief, Morality, and
Modern Mind; and Business Statistics), and then he
usually naps during lunchtime. After his afternoon
Investments class, Ma works out with one of his
residents. āSometimes three more join, and itās a
party.ā
Ma says that his most important RA duty is ājust
living life with these guys,ā whether that means
playing video games, āhorsing around,ā or having
deep conversations about life and faith. āI donāt have
all of the answers by any means, but Iām here to try
to figure it out with them.ā
Ma typically saves his homework for night, and
often stays up until 1 a.m. working on his studies.
āThat allows me to be able to do all of the floor
functions during the day,ā he says. His grades have
not suffered, but he does occasionally sacrifice some
sleep. āItās worth the trade-off.ā