Community

I am going to be an R.A. (Resident's Assistant) this coming school year. One HUGE concept that we emphasize is "community". I already see my college campus as a good community, but as an R.A. our job is to build a community within our community. We are to create a home and a place where the student can feel happy, safe and welcomed. Within two days, I have found where my "community building" inspiration is. Grand Rapids. In Grand Rapids there are so many areas that make me happy; areas that feel like I'm home and welcomed. One area happens every Tuesday night. Downtown Grand Rapids holds a great evening of swing dancing. It's not only a time to listen to great music and crank out those awesome dances moves; it is a time that brings various people of Grand Rapids together, as a community. I love watching all the people come together in search for a common interest. A wave of happiness comes to me every time I attend one of these nights. A true sense of community.

Grand Rapids is an inspiration in building a community. In the same sense, community can also bring inspiration. Communities, environments, cities, can inspire us. So whether that be your backyard, the local food kitchen, the ocean or New York city, grasp that source of inspiration; that source of happiness, sense of home, safety and welcomeness. Let your community inspire you to become the person you want to be. 

"Concrete jungle where dreams are made of, 

There's nothing you can't do, 

Now you're in New York

These streets will make you feel brand new, 

the lights will inspire you, 

Let's hear it for New York"

Empire State Of Mind Lyrics by Jay-Z 

Eva. Swing dancing. 

Danielle. Kajal. Natasha

Sarah. Danielle.