Although summer was merely three months ago, I feel that my current social life or lack there of is polar to my summer existence.
I'm only taking 15 credits but I've also taken on the position of being a Community Facilitator for Point Park University's Campus Life Office. Being a Community Facilitator is similar to being a resident advisor. I live in the dorms and I'm responsible for creating a living and learning community on the floor to which I'm assigned. The theme of my floor is community service which is great for planning activities and events.
However, it can be like pulling teeth getting freshman to attend community service activities on Saturdays. In addition to activity planning and writing proposals and evaluations for said activities: I have to attend a staff meeting every Tuesday night for an hour or so, write a weekly report about how my floor is doing, have a weekly one-on-one with my supervisor, have a bi-weekly one-on-one with the living and learning community coordinator, and spend three hours a week in the Campus Life Office doing secretary work. I also have to be on duty when scheduled. Duty involves doing tours of all five residence buildings to make sure all is well, staying on campus from 8:30p.m. to 8:30a.m in case I'm needed for an emergency (someone came back to school drunk).
Needless to say, this consumes ALL of my time. It's a 24/7 job, I live where I work. I'm a surrogate mother of sorts to 37 18 year-olds on my floor. I love it. It's great being able to make freshmen have a better college experience or be there for someone in need. I love the philosophy behind being a Community Facilitator, helping residents grow and develop as people.
Yet, my Campus Life position has put a major damper on my social life and relationship with my boyfriend. I know that it will pay off, but I'm often left wondering is it worth all the sacrafice? Am I going to be exhausted until May? Will I ever go out and party again?
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