As reported in previous blogs, living off campus is not an easy feat. One main reason for this is due to the problems with roommates. After talking to several students around Frostburg’s campus, I have compiled a top 10 roommate checklist. When you do decide to move, use this checklist to guide you.
1) Do they know any of your friends? If so this could potentially prevent fights about company
2) Does this person have a significant other? If so, this person could become another roommate if you are not careful
3) What this person have weird sleeping patterns? If so, this could determine if you can have company or play loud music
4) Is this person a neat freak? Some people do not like dishes in the sink or anything out of place
5) Is this person stingy? This will help to determine if they will share things like food and detergent with you
6) Does this person have good hygiene? If not this could cause conflict
7) Is this person financially stable to depend on for money for rent and bills? If not, this could leave you with the burden of paying the bills
8) Does this person get hot or cold easily? If so one or both or you could be left feeling the effects
9) Is person a control freak? If so they might try to dictate when and how things are done
10) Is this person wasteful? Some like to sleep with their tv on or leave the lights on where they are not in the house. This would cause your bills to increase
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