On Sunday, August 30, 2015, The Residence Hall Association (RHA) sponsored a building community battle. All of housing 2 and 3, along with the transfers and commuter students were put against each other in a number of events to see which building would be the best. Each building was given a color to wear that would represent their group in the many different events, which included a bouncy house obstacle course, human foosball, and a scavenger hunt. Not only were the physical abilities of the new students put to the test, but also their minds, in a Stockton trivia contest.   

    The building battles weren’t only to give the new students a good competition against their fellow students. It was also a good bonding experience. Since move-in day was only two days prior to this event, it was a good way for the new students to bond with not only their floor mates and residential assistant (RA), but also with the other students and RAs living in their building. Since all of the events required a team effort, it gave all of the new students a bonding experience and a chance to make new friends within their own building.

    This event was a great experience and a lot of fun. Even though there was competition involved, it added to the fun. Small, fun competitions become helps team bonding and forges friendships, because everyone is so supportive of each other in every event. Even if a team loses, everyone is still supportive of each other and picks each other up.

    I personally enjoyed this event. I thought it was a great way to bond with the students in F building, which are a group of people I will be spending a lot of time with over the next 9 months. I’m really glad I participated in the building battles, and I strongly recommend that all incoming freshman participate if they have the chance to.