Resident Assistant Spotlight - Mariah Patz

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. Information sessions about the RA position will be held

Sunday, 09/14 7pm Schneider Hall
Monday, 09/15 7pm Wall & Grand Building I
Tuesday, 09/16 7pm Lentz Dining Room #5
Wednesday, 09/17 7pm University Hall
Thursday, 09/17 7pm Neely Hall and Lentz Dining Room #5

RA Spotlight: Mariah Patz of University Hall

What’s your name?
Mariah Patz (Pay-ts)

Where are you from?
Lake Village, Indiana

What’s your major?
I am earning a Bachelor’s of Science in Rehabilitation Services along with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology.

Where is the best place to study on campus?
If I am studying alone, it would be the fifth floor of the library. With a group of people I usually go to the seventh floor of the library.

What is your favorite book?
Do research articles or GRE books count? That is all I have time to read lately.

What is your favorite food in the dining halls?
Anything made without tomatoes.

What is your favorite local restaurant?
Winston’s "Bah-gels"

Why did you become an RA?
I became an RA so I could afford to stay in school while paying for my education on my own.

What is your dream job?
Sometimes, more often than not, I do not know the answer to this question, but right now that is enough.

Best advice you would give to a new student on campus?
Make a point to get to know your RA, we’re students too.

Are you an RA and would like to be featured? Talk to your Hall Director about submitting your profile information.