"Working in housing has been incredibly fulfilling because of the opportunity to create meaningful support systems for graduate students, particularly international students. I love being able to bridge gaps in cultural understanding and ensure that students feel welcomed and valued. Additionally, leading professional development efforts for Graduate Assistants has been rewarding, as I get to help them navigate their careers and grow as professionals." — Diamond Bolden
"What I love most about working at The University of Arizona is all of the amazing people I have been surrounded by and continue to be! Our work can be challenging but having that community to support you who understands the challenges of the work we do makes every day better. Being able to build strong professional and personal relationships within your peer group is amazing." — Kip Tomlin
"From my experience, the housing team works well together by communicating clearly and supporting one another. People are willing to step in when help is needed and share ideas to improve our work. That collaboration helps create a consistent and supportive environment for both staff and students." — Felina Herrera
"As a full-time Community Director also enrolled in the Higher Education PhD program at the U of A, my role has been flexible in being able to accommodate my class schedule changing each semester. Living on campus makes the late-night classes more manageable and gives me something else to connect with my student staff about. Plus, the decrease in graduation student fees and QTR coverage made going back to school an easy financial decision!" — Nat Sabinsky
"As a full-time housing staff member taking graduate courses, I have felt able to be fully immersed as a student. This is through support from my teammates and supervisors, like when there are projects or tasks in housing that relate to my academic pursuits - I often get asked for my expertise or to help out. In addition, the housing role helps cover my tuition, and the housing team supports my needs as a student like being able to change my work hours around for classes. It shows that housing cares about me as a professional and an academic." — Hannah Gentry
"Moving from Illinois and being away from family was a big transition, but being able to bring my dog, Chip, has made it so much easier. He’s even had play dates with other pro-staff dogs, which has been a fun and comforting part of our routine. I also have a husband, and the live-on policy has allowed me to continue my profession while accommodating the needs of my family. These benefits have truly made a positive impact on our experience here." — Felina Herrera
"Our housing team stands out when it comes to professional support and development because there are things in and outside of our roles that can help us grow. For example, I have funds to help me attend, learn, and present at a professional conference. But I also have the ability to advocate to supervise a graduate student or full-time staff member, or to run/co-run a housing committee. These varieties of professional support and development opportunities show housing's desire to help us all continue to grow."— Hannah Gentry
"Working in campus housing has given me incredible opportunities to grow in leadership, problem-solving, and student support. I’ve had the chance to advise Hall Council, host a large campus-wide event, and attend NACURH where I also served in an advising role. Additionally, attending the NASPA conference helped me gain valuable professional development. My experience at the University of Arizona has truly shaped me into a more confident and capable higher education professional." — Felina Herrera
"Be open to the possibilities of learning about different aspects of our work as student affairs professionals! While there are some tasks every CD is responsible for, there are also many opportunities to work in specific areas of your professional interests. From committees to building wide events and staff supervision, there is flexibility in the CD experience. Plus, we are a very interdisciplinary routine, and there is much to be learned from our peers!" — Nat Sabinsky
"I would encourage anyone considering this role to embrace adaptability and be open to learning. Housing is a fast-paced environment, but it offers immense growth in leadership, crisis management, and student engagement. The team here is supportive, and there’s a strong emphasis on professional development, making it a great place for those looking to advance in higher education." — Diamond Bolden
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