Sadie Mohr has a love of napping and binge-watching Netflix. She is a fan of cheesy jokes and avid listener of the The Mamas & the Papas.

If this sounds like the lifestyle of a college student – you would be right but with a twist.
Mohr, who graduate from Park last May, was selected to be a Resident Assistant this spring semester to assist the residents of the fifth floor of Chesnut Hall.

Sitting in the common areas of Thompson as students rush by on their way to class, Mohr paused before she describes what her friends would say about her.

“I think they would say I am a pretty quirky person,” said Mohr, “maybe loyal and a good a friend.”

Ayla Parham, junior double-majoring in biology and secondary education, echoed Mohr’s description.

“It is really hard to describe (Sadie),” said Parham, “She is a sweet person and selfless…she isn’t fake. If I needed anything she would help me.”

These qualities in Mohr may be the reason she was selected for the position. Mohr, who is originally from Northeast Missouri, became interested in Park University after finishing her associate’s degree at another college.

Desiring to move closer to the city, her sister recommended she attend Park.

“I remember I was so worried about coming here,” said Mohr, “even though my grades were fine, I thought the school was so prestigious and the campus was so beautiful. Then I got to campus and I thought, ‘Oh it’s Park, it’s home.’ I like it, it’s a good fit for me.”

Mohr said she had difficulty finding her path in college, changing her major on three different occasions before Walter Kisthardt, professor of social work, guided her into social work and, more specifically, towards the path of family therapy.

Looking back she could define her experiences through her undergraduate in one word:

“Wow,” said Mohr.

Reaching out for opportunities to travel at Park, Mohr has been to a handful of locations including Poland and Germany for her semesters to study.

“Ever since I was little I wanted to visit Auschwitz to get a grasp of what they had gone through,” said Mohr. “If I had to pick which was a better experience it would be Poland over Germany.”

Now that she is finished traveling for the moment and graduated with her bachelor’s  degree, Mohr spends some of her time working as a graduate assistant for the Global Education and Study Abroad program located in Herr House.

The other portion of her time will be divided between master’s classes and being a residential leader.

“I remember [R.A.’s] were respected and were good leaders, I could take something from them,” said Mohr.

“I want residents to be able to build a bond so they have someone to come to.”

Mohr’s experience with others was fostered by her time as the leader of the International Book Club, which brought Mohr in contact with students from various types of diverse backgrounds who interpret things differently.

“The hardest thing is communicating,” said Mohr. “So, I try to find the one thing we have in common to build the bond between myself and the residents.”

Mohr’s desire to help others coupled with her knack for gaining the trust of students and people around campus has led to a respectable reputation, according to Nora Gedei, student program specialist and MBA candidate.

“I know students like to go to her,” said Gedei. “She would often let us know a problem a student was having but wouldn’t disclose it with others. She is engrained in the community and can help when needed.”