Insert Hall and Floor Information Here
• Submitted by RA Steve, Resident Assistant, West Chester University of
Pennsylvania
• Feel free to change this to your school colors and make edits as appropriate!
Be courteous.
• Hold the elevator for others.
• Keep public areas clean, especially the
bathrooms.
• Listen to music and the TV at an appropriate
level to not disturb others’ sleep or studying.
• Say “Hi” to everyone: other residents,
university staff and more. A “hello” can
brighten up someone’s day.
Be studious.
• Keep a schedule of projects and homework to
be done.
• Do it early to get it out of the way so you don’t
miss out on other things.
• Don’t stress! Sure, it’s important but not
worth the stress. Take it all one step at a time.
• Visit the Writing Center (214 Lawrence).
• Use the library for a quiet escape.
Be smart.
• Don’t get into trouble with:
– the law.
– Public Safety.
– the RA staff.
• Don’t tick off your roommate.
• Talk out any problems with those involved.
• Don’t be afraid to ask for advice.
Have fun.
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Start a movie or game night in your room.
Make a date for meals, on- and off-campus.
Join a student organization.
Explore the town of West Chester.
Join an intramural sports team.
Being a roommate is being a friend.
Go to on-campus concerts (Asplundh, Swope).
Be open.
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Keep your door open when you’re inside.
Make new friends.
Explore new music genres.
Watch a variety of new movies.
Try new foods.
Study new subjects.
Think about different ideals.
Respect others and their beliefs.
Be safe.
• Alcohol
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Know who you’re drinking with.
Know your limit.
Know what you’re drinking.
Best tip: don’t drink (unless you are 21 and offcampus).
• Sex
– Talk it over beforehand.
– Don’t pressure anyone or feel pressured into sex.
– Be safe: STD-testing and protection.
Be healthy.
• Don’t give up on your diet for college food.
• Hit the gym in Sykes.
• Run around the beautiful town of West
Chester; find a friend to go with you.
• Keep your room clean. Rotting food is bad!
• Get the proper amount of sleep.
• Kick old habits like smoking.
Be social.
• Make friends.
• Take breaks from studying and refresh yourself
in a social setting.
• Join an organization or two: these are great
places to make connections to other people.
• Leave your door open (when you’re in it and
want guests).