Ex-RA made a difference in UM dorm, students say | The Second Look

When UM sophomore Alex Crisp quit his job as an RA in Jesse Hall last fall due to stress and burnout, he left behind a cohort of residents who say he made a real difference in their lives — building relationships, supporting them through difficult times and drawing the entire floor closer.

On this episode of the Second Look: a dive into the impact resident assistants make on students long after they leave, and the challenges to mental health and wellness they face in the role every day.

The Second Look is reported and edited by Elinor Smith.

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