Despite DeLancey's initial unease with the program, she succeeded in making her freshman feel comfortable and safe at GW, said Dean Carson, one of her residents. Carson said her impact was so great it drove him to apply for the program for the 2007-2008 academic year.
"She made the eighth floor of Fulbright a home away from home for her residents and talking with her and seeing the things that she did to make our freshmen year a positive experience made me interested in being a house proctor," Carson said.
DeLancey also felt a strong connection with her residents and said that separating her responsibilities as a proctor and a friend was one of her more challenging tasks.
While most freshman can not wait to move on to better housing after a year of Thurston, sophomore Julie DeMareo could not be more excited about unpacking her bags on the fifth floor of the all-freshman dorm. DeMareo heard positive feedback from her friends who were proctors last year and is excited to assume the role this year.
"I just want to be able to give good advice and I just want to be really supportive of my residents," said DeMareo who lived on Mount Vernon as a freshman.
Like Carson, DeMareo also felt close to her proctor last year.
"Basically anything I had a question about, classes or I don't know, anything GW related…I'd go in and just knock on his door and he was always there," DeMareo said.
DeMareo said the most valuable thing to remember when dealing with roommates for the first time is the importance of honesty.
DeMareo said, "I think with your roommates and suitemates, be pretty clear and upfront with what you want."
"She made the eighth floor of Fulbright a home away from home for her residents and talking with her and seeing the things that she did to make our freshmen year a positive experience made me interested in being a house proctor," Carson said.
DeLancey also felt a strong connection with her residents and said that separating her responsibilities as a proctor and a friend was one of her more challenging tasks.
While most freshman can not wait to move on to better housing after a year of Thurston, sophomore Julie DeMareo could not be more excited about unpacking her bags on the fifth floor of the all-freshman dorm. DeMareo heard positive feedback from her friends who were proctors last year and is excited to assume the role this year.
"I just want to be able to give good advice and I just want to be really supportive of my residents," said DeMareo who lived on Mount Vernon as a freshman.
Like Carson, DeMareo also felt close to her proctor last year.
"Basically anything I had a question about, classes or I don't know, anything GW related…I'd go in and just knock on his door and he was always there," DeMareo said.
DeMareo said the most valuable thing to remember when dealing with roommates for the first time is the importance of honesty.
DeMareo said, "I think with your roommates and suitemates, be pretty clear and upfront with what you want."
