The RA Position is one of the most impactful student leadership positions at Duke University. Not only do you lead within your community and on-campus, but many RAs take the skills they learned in the position to become leaders in their fields after graduation. Here is a sample of some of the transferable skills that can help you stand out:
- Effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to work with diverse groups of people
- Conflict resolution and mediation
- Crisis management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Role modeling and leadership
- Event planning
- Time management and organization
- Teamwork and collaboration
Read more about how an RA position at Duke has helped set these individuals up for success in their careers after Duke:
