Whether it’s off to college or a new apartment, sharing a room is the hardest part, especially if you had a room all to yourself your entire life. Here are some questions that need some answering from your roommate contenders before making any final decisions and moving in with someone!
I know it’s weird but yes! I promise you this question is essential. Personal experience includes five nights of no sleep straight, and no one wants to be up all night.
Figuring out whether your potential roomie is outgoing or not is a huge contributor. You’re going to be spending a lot of time with them, so if they prefer the library and you prefer the party scene, I’d say you aren’t as compatible as you think. Maybe you’re the more introverted one who enjoys time by yourself and the constant “swinging by” of your roommate’s friends is too much? Let them know that’s just how you roll.
This one’s a no-brainer. How can you put Harry Styles on full-blast when all your roommate listens to his Nickelback?
This is a tricky yet doable question to ask. Regardless of religion, everyone should treat each other with equal amounts of respect. Learning about one’s religious views allows others to know their boundaries. And hey, you may find a thing or two to be interesting!
You don’t want to have to be THAT roommate who is always nagging everyone to clean up or do laundry. Make sure your roomie has a grasp on the word “clean” and what it means to you.
Believe it or not some people are allergic to tobacco products. Other times it just grosses people out. So establish the kind of “fun” you’re willing to go through in your living environment.
Let’s just say you would have an ex-roommate if an allergic reaction were ever to occur…
What? Bostonians and New Yorkers never got along…
Definitely NOT what you’re thinking! If there ever comes a time where you have to choose bottom bunk or top bunk, would your roommate be accommodating?
Is your potential roommate willing to buy the fridge if you purchase the microwave and keurig or other way around? Either way, come to a mutual agreement on cost for amenities.
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