Residential Life

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Next up is Xinming, who’s majoring in Finance and minoring in Economics. As a senior from Houston, Texas, he’s had a few years to make friends, but it’s not always easy to build a support network. Luckily, TU has terrific faculty, staff, and students who wanna make everyone feel welcome and part of the Golden Hurricane family. Tell us all about it, Xinming.

– Thanks, Alex. Being from Houston, I’m a big Texas boy and thought I would stay local for college. However, the University of Tulsa was the first school I applied to where I felt wanted and cared for, especially by my admissions counselor. Entering a new school made it easy to feel lonely, so when friends from my campus ministry and my Peer Mentor intentionally reached out to me, I felt very loved. I truly enjoy building relationships with others and I desired to give back to the TU community. Though I originally wanted to be a Peer Mentor, I realized being a resident assistant, or RA, gave me the opportunity to see my residents consistently while being a mentor and friend. My number one goal at John Mabee Hall was to ensure my residents knew they were loved and seen, and I took action by meeting with residents one-on-one, hosting fun hall programs biweekly, and gladly answering questions. Being an RA has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, as I get to witness my residents becoming friends with each other, and I’ve made some incredible friends who will be RAs this year. The University of Tulsa wants each resident to have a great experience. One example of this is Hall government events, from dances to pool tournaments, often with free food. TU also emphasizes safety in residence halls through multilayered security systems to enter, RAs doing duty rounds nightly, and campus police only being a phone call away. Living on campus at TU will provide lifelong memories through friendships and the RA support. What I’ve learned since being here is that the college experience is so much more fulfilling when it’s centered on caring for others. Well, I’ve got to go. Alex, what’s next?

– Thank you, Xinming. TU’s caring campus is such a wonderful place for students to be themselves while still feeling like they’re part of a bigger community. Living in the residence hall is a uniquely collegiate experience, and TU makes it easy to feel at home. You’re a true blue friend, Xinming. Thanks again.