Resident Assistant Spotlight - Kaili Calderone

SIU Residence Life has some great things going on, and we want to showcase some of our proud moments on our blog. We are currently accepting applications for Resident Assistants for the spring 2015 semester. More details, along with the application, can be found on our website. Applications will be accepted until Sunday, October 5.

RA Spotlight - Kaili Calderone of Mae Smith

What’s your name?
My name is Kaili Calderone. My first name is pronounced like Kylie. 

Where are you from?
I am from Crystal Lake, Illinois - it's about 6 hours straight north from SIU.

What’s your major?
Currently I do not have a major, but I would love to get in to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program here. It's the ultrasound program.

Where is the best place to study on campus?
The best place to study on campus would have to be Morris Library. My favorite spot there is in the rotunda on the third floor, its a round room and there are some really comfy chairs in there! Just make sure you don't fall asleep there...

What is your favorite book?
My favorite book of all time would have to be The Giver. I read it in middle school and I just recently saw the movie and I love them both!

What is your favorite food in the dining halls?
I'm not a picky eater, so basically anything there is good for me!
What is your favorite local restaurant?
When my family came to drop me off before the semester started we ate at Harbaugh's. Its super super super close to campus and it's great for breakfast! We actually ate there both days my family was here.

Why did you become an RA?
I wanted to become an RA because I saw how my friends didn't get along with their RAs at their own respective schools, and I wanted to make sure that my school would be a different experience for my residents on my floor.

What is your dream job?
My dream job would be going to third world countries and giving medical attention to people who can't afford their own medical care.

Best advice you would give to a new student on campus?​ 

Being a new student myself here on campus, the best advice I received was to get involved early on. The earlier you get involved on campus the better off you are. You make new friends from the start and it looks good on resumes!

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