Roommate PROBS!

I talked to a few people who live off campus and they gave me some ways to keep a happy roommate.

1.      Cleanliness- no one should be forced to live in clutter.  If you’re the type of person who absolutely MUST live a cluttered lifestyle, keep it in your own room and close the door!  This will keep your roommate(s) happy and out of your hair.

2.      Bills- when you sign that contract you are agreeing to pay half of the bills.  When the time comes there should be no fuss about who owes what.  This is an equal agreement.

3.      Ask First- before borrowing any items from your roommate’s personal belongings, you should always get permission.  Taking without asking is stealing and if that happens he/she will not be able to trust you.  When given the permission to borrow the item, always take good care of it and return it as soon as possible because if you damage it or hold on to it for too long, your roommate will never let you borrow anything else.

4.      Be Mindful- as college students, we are constantly studying.  Whenever your roommate has his/her head in the books try to keep it down.  Also when he/she is trying to sleep or just doesn’t want to hear your noise, be respectful.   

5.      Communication is key- disagreements should never turn into silence or a physical altercation.  As college students we are all adults who should be able to settle arguments by simply talking it out.