At the beginning of each semester, every RA at NYU is required to have BASE conversations with their residents. These are basically just informal 1-on-1 conversations in which both parties get to better know one another. We discuss what's going on the residents' lives, what they have done and plan to do while at NYU and living in NYC and we make sure that they feel safe and comfortable in their new homes.
I finished my BASE conversations for the semester this evening. I really enjoyed these meetings and having the opportunity to just sit down and chat with the freshmen on my floor. I have had numerous interactions with them in passing or at programs but being able to catch up without having distractions and needing to be somewhere was great. I am so fortunate to have such amazing residents this year. I really hope that they continue to be as positive and enthusiastic as they are now because I definitely think we'll have an awesome year! My Co-RA and I, and our Faculty Affiliate, have some fun plans but our residents have also suggested some ideas that I hope we can put into action as well.
I am definitely looking forward to this year and continuing to build my relationships with my residents!