How to get along with your roommate

How to get along with your roommate

So as everyone knows, picking the perfect roommate is a very crucle process. It is almost as important as living in the “cool” dorm as a freshman. But what you don’t realize is living with that person for a year can be very difficult. It is very challenging to live with someone in a 10’ by 20’ foot jail cell like room having a different background them you. I have a few tips I can give you to help you live a very peaceful life with your roommate. This might apply to only girls.
First thing you have to do is know your roommate. You can’t just look at his or her facebook picture and know for a fact that you could live with that person. Pictures lie and you could find that out the hard way. Many people do random then find out who their roommate is and then stalk them on facebook to see if they are compatible to them. That is not the right way to go about it. Know who they are! Once you know your roommate pretty well, now you have to organize your room. I find it a lot easier if you don’t organize your room with the same theme as your roommate. Everyone has different tastes so you might not agree on the same thing and fight will result from that. I’m pretty sure this only applies to girls but I’m just letting everyone know. Next you have to be understanding. This person you are living with might be the same age or form the same place but when it comes to cleanliness they might as well be a different person. For example my roommate is from the same place I am but the girl cannot keep her side of the room clean for the life of her. You just have to be understanding and ignore the mess. Another tip for getting along with your roommate is do not let them borrow your clothes. You never know when you will see that top again. It might be on the floor with the rest of her closet. Only let them borrow your clothes if you know you will get it back fast. Next if you are going to buy food make sure you keep it in separate boxes. For example if she buys food she keeps in on her side and if you buy food you keep it on your side. It just makes it a lot easier when it comes to who spent what and who ate what. Another key thing to do is talk to your roommate. Communication is key with any relationship and you and your roommate have a very important relationship. Ask how her how her day is and how things are going. Be civil and life will be great. You also have to have respect for your roommate and her feelings. You cant just stay up all night doing your work when she can not sleep with the lights on. For example my roommate cant sleep with the lights on so when I’m staying up late to finish my work, I go into the common room so I have light and she can go to sleep. Also you have to have respect for her things. If you borrow something give it back return it the way you found it. This is will help avoid any fights. Help each other out. When she has a problem sit there and talk to her be genuine with her give her good advice and vice versa. I think this is very important because you are living with this person, this person is almost like a family to you and your family is always there if you have a problem so be there for them. It’s a great thing to know you have someone there who always has your back.
All of these steps will lead you to a great year with your roommate I know this because I follow these rules and I love my roommate and we get along so well. It is hard at times but that will happen to anyone. Freshman year is such a big part of your life and if you have a great roommate to share it with its one hundred times better.