How to build community (after Day One of being a Graduate Resident Assistant)

1. Make a solid start (if you're not trying now, chances are it won't happen.)
2. Always have room for another friend.
3. Understand that you won't be friends with everyone.
4. Push yourself past what's comfortable.
5. Make it organic.
6. Food should be involved.
7. If you say it, mean it. If you mean it, do it.
8. Plan for spontaneity. Be okay with scheduled chaos.
9. Get in touch with your weaknesses and don't hide them.
10. Drop your expectations; fuel everything with prayer.
11. Don't put people in a box.