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Meet Ivy Patrick: One of Boreman South’s Residence Assistant

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

Ivy Patrick is a junior public health major from Huntington, West Virginia. Ivy is such a happy go lucky person. She is a great role model. I know many people that look up to her and are thankful to have her around. 

Q: What made you decide to become a residence assistant?

A: I wanted to become an RA because I enjoy being able to help others, especially when it comes to transitioning to a new place. Being that person that people can come to and talk to makes me feel good because I know that not only am I helping them but they are helping me. 

 

Q: What’s your favorite part of being an RA?

A: My favorite part of being an RA is being able to be that person that people can look up to. 

 

Q: How long have you been a residence assistant? Which residence halls have you lived in?

A: I’ve been an RA for two years. I have lived in Boreman North and South.

 

Q: What opportunities are available for RA’s?

A: There are so many opportunities that come with being an RA, such as leadership positions, being able to build skills that will help you in future jobs.

Q: What advice would you give to someone thinking about becoming an RA?

A: You should be ready to be a team player and always willing to lend a hand when needed.

Madelynn is a junior at West Virginia University. She is majoring in strategic communication with an emphasis in public relations. Madelynn plans on working for a non-profit organization after graduation. She is involved in Her Campus, Omega Phi Alpha, Ed On Campus, Active Minds, & WVU Student Events Board. Madelynn is passionate about community service and helping others. 
I am originally from Westchester, New York. I came to WVU for my undergrad in Strategic Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and a minor in Sports Communication. My involvment on campus includes blogging for Her Campus, a sister of Alpha Phi, the assistant director of the media team on the Mountaineer Maniacs executive board and lastly, an athletic communications intern with the WVU Athletic Communications office. I will be graduating in May of 2017 and I am looking forward to getting started with my future career in Journalism and Public Relations!