Us versus Them

So everyone remembers being a freshman in the dorms, and there were these things called programs going on fairly often. The purpose of these programs, especially in freshman buildings, is to garner a feeling of community. OHKAY. The only people who come to these programs are kids who are a) already drunk b) stoned and hungry for free food c) trying to get out of their room because they live with some weirdo or godforbid d) there is actually an interesting program happening. That last one is less rare than commonly thought.

Why is community so important to the powers that be? I am sure there are 1000 legit reasons proven by some study somewhere that communities are healthier enviornments. They probably are. But, when it comes down to it, fuck community. It is going to be RAs versus residents, us versus them.

RAs live in a weird state where they are surrounded by irresponsible peers that they must tend to. Imagine if you were a teenage shepard and your entire flock of sheep was tripping face on acid. Like that. So for the majority of the time, you want to befriend your flock, asking politely and being courteous. But when the shit hits the fan, you better bet that flock will go stock raving mad on your ass and you best have someone to back you up. This is why RAs stick together, to fend off mad acid goats. Or sheep. Or whatever that horrible metaphor was.
Oh! I've thought of a better metaphor. Soldiers in an occupied war zone. Yup. So when you are there, you want to make friends with the locals, and you hope for the best. But when the revolt occurs, you know your army buddies are covering you with the bazooka.

Anyways, enough metaphors. Basically, what I am trying to say is, your RA is not your friend. Unless they are. Exceptions to the rule happen, you know.