I usually come up with hall decorations before my actual theme. I remember finding the large wall decorations my RA created during my first year to be super uplifting and comforting. Because of this, I decided to really integrate my wall decorations into the theme, and make them interactive for my residents. When I hung up the "check your boo-bies" board during Halloween season, I heard my residents chatting and sharing the info with their friends. A passive programming bulletin board is a great way to teach your residents about taboo subjects without them feeling uncomfortable talking to their RA.
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