Poop in the sink.
Over the past week, my colleagues and I have had several discussions surrounding being on-call and the type of incidents I could and most likely will be called about. While some are expected (lock outs, intoxication, roommate issues) others had me going, Say What?
Case in point: Poop in the sink. Apparently it's like a rite of passage. Like riding the Lynx or ringing the chapel bell or walking underneath the arch after graduation. My colleagues spoke about it so naturally, the phone call from the RA that says, "Someone pooped in the water fountain...again." I have absolutely no earthly idea how I would respond to such a call. Certainly I would not remove the poop as I think that's a health hazard and DEFINITELY not in my job description. But the better question is what goes through your mind to think, forget the toilet, tonight! I'm going for the water fountain! Perhaps it's a European student who mistakes the water fountain for a bidet and enjoys the cool, refreshing water on one's bum. Or perhaps EVERY SINGLE RESTROOM is being occupied and one has to go so badly, they see no other option aside from the water fountain in the hall. Who knows what goes through the mind of some students.
Based on the schedule, I don't think I'll be on call until midway into the semester and despite the hassle that comes with having to be available 24/7 for one week, I'm looking forward to seeing what adventures await. I have a feeling I'll walk away with some stories I couldn't make up even if I tried!
Busy week ahead as we host a conference on campus for 330 colleagues from around the nation who are at our brother and sister schools. I'm hoping it will be a great way to network and meet some folks and give me some down time to get more acquainted with my office!
Cheers.
Case in point: Poop in the sink. Apparently it's like a rite of passage. Like riding the Lynx or ringing the chapel bell or walking underneath the arch after graduation. My colleagues spoke about it so naturally, the phone call from the RA that says, "Someone pooped in the water fountain...again." I have absolutely no earthly idea how I would respond to such a call. Certainly I would not remove the poop as I think that's a health hazard and DEFINITELY not in my job description. But the better question is what goes through your mind to think, forget the toilet, tonight! I'm going for the water fountain! Perhaps it's a European student who mistakes the water fountain for a bidet and enjoys the cool, refreshing water on one's bum. Or perhaps EVERY SINGLE RESTROOM is being occupied and one has to go so badly, they see no other option aside from the water fountain in the hall. Who knows what goes through the mind of some students.
Based on the schedule, I don't think I'll be on call until midway into the semester and despite the hassle that comes with having to be available 24/7 for one week, I'm looking forward to seeing what adventures await. I have a feeling I'll walk away with some stories I couldn't make up even if I tried!
Busy week ahead as we host a conference on campus for 330 colleagues from around the nation who are at our brother and sister schools. I'm hoping it will be a great way to network and meet some folks and give me some down time to get more acquainted with my office!
Cheers.
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