~ 0 7 m % C m % n m J> (") ... Friends, fellowship, and food ...for girls in residence halls and units, this combination makes college memorable. While the halls and units can be a place to retreat and do homework-" l 've learned that all the bonding is great, but you need your personal space too." (Katie Houk, senior) The dorms most often provide an environment for friendships to thrive and memories to begin. Memories can involve anything from movie nights and surprise birthday parties to "practicing our 'Soulja Boy' movements while brushing our teeth" (Kim Elliot, junior). .Living in the residence halls and units allows girls to be challenged and encouraged by "other girls who call on the Lord out of a pure heart." (Rebekah Goodwin, freshman) " I love living in the residence hall because it has allowed me to build deep friendships with incredible Godly young women that challenge me to grow." (Ann Marie Houg, junior) Resident Assistants play an important role in the halls and units by providing girls with "a person in whom I can trust and confide" (Rachel York, freshman) and planning activities to help an often-diverse group of girls bond together. Ultimately, halls and units are the places where friends for life becomes a reality. "Living in a hall has taught me what it means to live in community. Such close community with other girls has fostered very authentic and transparent relationships, which have come to resemble something close to sisterhood." (Bethany Young, junior) "Only a crazy RA would have her girls dress up as nerds, then parade them around campus, but that's , what makes unit meetings fun. You never know what to expect." (Yekaterina Didik, sophomore) These girls go a little crazy to show their pride for Johnson Hall. Even RD Susan Westjoins in on the fun. I
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