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It’s no surprise that college students are turning to social media to find their future roommates. After all, teens and young adults are constantly plugged into social networks, and they tend to prefer social media as their primary form of communication. Utilizing social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to find a college roommate […]

Things to Consider When Finding a Roommate Finding the perfect roommate can seem like an impossible mission. The key is communication to determine if your next roommate is right for you. Follow the chart below to help you decide. 1) Were you already acquainted with this person?  Yes, we’ve met. Go to #2 No, he/she […]

Most of us have been fortunate enough to have had our own rooms for almost all of our lives.  Now you’re about to head off to college and you realize not only are you expected to share a room, but the room is about the size of a large closet.  So what can you do […]

Some things you don’t want to be caught moving in without: An alarm clock.  Mom’s not around to wake you up for school anymore and you need to get to class on time!  Get one. A computer.  You could probably make it through college without one, but it won’t be fun for you.  Laptops have […]

You’ve gotten those acceptance letters, you’ve graduated, and you’ve decided where you want to go.  Totally prepared for college now right?  What about that living situation?  Probably a freshman’s biggest fear is having that “monster roommate.”  Not to fear, there are ways to avoid this! 1.  Find a person who is the same amount of […]

When you are actively on a roommate search, you can forget to put yourself out there for the other person to get to know a bit. Letting potential roommates know who you are should be part of the process. Here are some things to consider sharing when you are talking seriously with someone about sharing […]

Looking for roommates can be a real challenge. While it might be tempting to just split the bill and go your own separate ways, that isn’t how things usually go. Here are some good places to begin your search: •    Your friends and family. If you can live with someone you already know than you […]

Coming up with a roommate search checklist can be a great idea for knowing what you can and can’t handle. Set some criteria for yourself and stick to it when looking for someone to share your space. Anything can go on the list, but make sure to include the following basics to narrow down the […]

Are there rules for college roommates? Not really, but there should be sometimes! Here are some time-tested tips for being the best roommate you can be while away at school: Talk to each other. Make sure resentments don’t build up. Fights can happen that way. Have respect for the other person’s things. Don’t borrow without […]

Fighting is no fun, but it does happen and roommates will need to know how to resolve any conflicts that arise. Having a plan for this type of situation is a good thing. Here are some ways to make peace and find your way back to a good relationship again: Talk about the division of […]

Drafting a roommate agreement can save roommates from having serious issues or problems with one another. Not only does it require communication, but it can help resolve any disagreements if they come up. Issues that should be covered include: Each person’s share of the rent, utilities and how much they contributed to the security deposit. […]

Yesterday’s post included sharing bathrooms, so today we will discuss sharing refrigerators. Another common aspect of apartment living is having to share a refrigerator. Having three or more people sharing one food storage appliance can be tough. These guidelines will help in having an orderly refrigerator and clean food space. To share food or not […]

You can make friends with your roommates, but you can’t make roommates out of friends.  I mean I guess it is possible, it’s just very unlikely, unless you take some preemptive measures.  In most cases, you end up irritating each other so much that it ultimately results in a bad situation for the both of […]

  When living with roommates, paying bills on time may end up being a problem if one, if not all roomies ar   e on top of things.  With multiple roommates, it becomes even more difficult to make sure each person is contributing their portion in a timely manner.  Everyone can get wrapped up in […]

When moving into a dorm room, apartment, house, or any form of housing, contributions to your living area is something everyone has to tackle.  In a dorm, it is a lot simpler.  One roommate can bring the microwave, while the other will bring the mini fridge.  Or one can bring the TV, while the other […]