{"id":13612,"date":"2026-01-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/?p=13612"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T22:44:16","slug":"your-guide-to-res-life-making-this-place-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/your-guide-to-res-life-making-this-place-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide To Res Life: Making This Place Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Uprooting your entire life, essentially embarking on a new journey of young adulthood, can be frightening and no amount of advice from family and friends can ever truly prepare you for what\u2019s to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From one Tarleton State Texan to another, we want you to know this place will soon feel like home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6ad5fd85e1a86c466f169b9e6d7f8c35 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Residence leader, Isabella, at a Tarleton State football game.\" class=\"wp-image-13613 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>\u201cChoosing a college is a big decision, but sometimes it\u2019s the little moments that make a place feel like home. On-campus living is more than a residence hall room. It\u2019s late-night talks, spontaneous plans, and finding community where you least expect it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Isabella Pair, RL<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><em>Tips &amp; Tricks<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Show up to events (even if you\u2019re nervous) &#8211; One way to connect to others either in your own hall or another, is by going to events. These events bring everyone together, and it&#8217;s a great way to branch out and meet other people!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate early with roommates <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make your space feel like home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is never too late to get involved &#8211; I was terrified as a freshman to get involved, but I did form many friendships. As a sophomore, I commuted from my hometown and barely saw my peers. That&#8217;s when I knew I wanted to be an RL because my RL as a freshman inspired and encouraged me. This role has helped me connect with so many people, and I am truly in love with this job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Balancing academics and involvement &#8211; Being active on campus helps me stay motivated and connected. Being an RL, TTM, and a member of Ag Mech has given me so much purpose and has made me see so much potential in myself as I grow as a leader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give it time! Building a community takes patience!!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-616edb98defd9069a3fc5c6b32f5839b is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>\u201cLiving on campus has been a meaningful part of my college experience, and I&#8217;m grateful for the opportunities Tarleton has provided for me to grow both personally and professionally. For the incoming students, Tarleton is home and is full of opportunities!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kennedy Blackwell, RL <\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Residence leader, Kennedy, with Dr. James Hurley and first lady, Kindall Hurley.\" class=\"wp-image-13616 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1-320x400.png 320w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/becomeatexan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2026\/01\/B.-Smith-Posts-Undergrad-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although leaving behind the life you\u2019ve always known can be a bit daunting, it should not prevent you from spreading your wings and taking the first step toward your new life as a young adult.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ec5c8bf02d91b029c470dc1912caa78c\">&#8220;<em>If you\u2019re an incoming student, know this: the smallest yes can lead to the biggest growth. 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