Meet the RAs! - Ciera Watts

SIU Residence Life has some outstanding Resident Assistants, and we want to show our appreciation by featuring them on our blog. We also hope people who are considering applying for the RA position will take a minute to check out the people who could be their future co-workers! Look for new RA profiles to be posted regularly as we continue this feature!

 

1. What’s your name?  Ciera Watts
2. Where are you from?  Chicago, Illinois
3. What’s your major?  Political Science Specializing in Pre-Law
4. What is your favorite dining hall food?  BBQ CRUNCH WRAP!! It's so good!
5. Where is your favorite place to go off-campus?  Tropicana Vintage Clothing. They have awesome stuff.
6. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?  Working as a corporate lawyer for a major company and being an alderman in Chicago.
7. What do you like about being an RA?  Being able to be such a positive influence on residents and creating a comfortable space for them to ask questions.
8. Favorite quote?  “The only people who can change the world are people who want to. And not everybody does.”― Hugh MacLeod
9. Best study spot on campus? 2nd floor Student Center, near the piano. 
10. How else are you involved at SIU (besides being an RA)?  I am the secretary of Wish Makers on Campus, OOPS ENT., V.I.O.L.A., and student government.