tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post1845164533724555152..comments2023-07-28T05:42:00.707-04:00Comments on Transitional-Woman: Learning CommunitiesElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-3447886454470171292012-05-08T22:11:38.467-04:002012-05-08T22:11:38.467-04:00I'm in college right now, and we kind of have ...I'm in college right now, and we kind of have something like that. The RAs (Residential Assistants leaving in the dorm, upperclassmen) were paired up with residents (people living in the dorm). It didn't work well at all. It was a pain. Few people responded to the RAs, and it was hard to form connections. >< We have living communities here, but they're called "Residential College Communities." They don't work as they're supposed to. Sure, you'll find a friend or two, but that's about it. Most residents stay in their rooms and don't show up to events. I was a part of a group (Residential Hall Association) that planned events, but people only came for food and then left. Don't fall for their tricks. It's not as great as it seems. It helps sometimes, but only if your son purposely pursues it.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458016531572969978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-12314727019668977632012-05-04T21:10:39.468-04:002012-05-04T21:10:39.468-04:00I agree. The more I study and think about communi...I agree. The more I study and think about community the more I learn. One constant resonates through it all, we all desire community.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-77714406184832281512012-05-04T21:08:59.344-04:002012-05-04T21:08:59.344-04:00That is fortunate situation. It certainly takes s...That is fortunate situation. It certainly takes some kids longer to mature than others, doesn't it?Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-26706318069608305582012-05-04T21:08:08.979-04:002012-05-04T21:08:08.979-04:00I am proud to be part of your community, it is a p...I am proud to be part of your community, it is a privilege.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05512195350501287945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-67049995266682816782012-05-04T07:10:05.025-04:002012-05-04T07:10:05.025-04:00Good luck with it all, the seemingly overwhelming ...Good luck with it all, the seemingly overwhelming admission process as well as the transition in your own life as he enters college and eventually moves away from home. I love the idea of the learning community groups! What's important to students in college is equally important to all of us in life - it's easier if we're connected to others who can offer practical help and emotional support. We attend a weekly home group through our church and have found that the fellowship and discussion time have made that night one of the best of the week! Thanks for sharing!Elaine L. Bridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626664987489043393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-52502226749589936472012-05-02T17:29:51.788-04:002012-05-02T17:29:51.788-04:00I enjoyed this post. My son is attending college ...I enjoyed this post. My son is attending college in August, the same college where my daughter currently is. I'm glad my son will be going to the same college as my daughter. He's not as mature as my daughter, so my daughter can be there to guide him.Jolie du Prehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134800013010890881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145927514108811253.post-226022361721760382012-05-02T03:35:52.988-04:002012-05-02T03:35:52.988-04:00Interesting concept ...and your thoughts... ;-} ...Interesting concept ...and your thoughts... ;-} (I consider You in the Community of which I wrote this week... ;-} Welcome Aboard!)Lynden Blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203861588329848409noreply@blogger.com