<p>Im going to be attending UF for Fall 2011. Ive already browsed through UFs Roombug and noted a few people I thought I would be compatible with. Ive even sent friend requests to a few. Its been two weeks since Ive sent one to my top choice and one week since Ive sent another to my second with no reply from either. I realize that I cant hold out forever on getting a reply, but in anyones experience on Roombug, is this normal, or is there probably just not mutual interest? What is the approximate point in time where its likely that I wont get my housing preference if I continue to wait it out? If it helps any, I would prefer to live in East Campus, and my housing selection date is 6/23, according to last years data. I would really appreciate it if someone could help me out here! Thanks!</p>
<p>I’ve sent like 5 messages and even less friend requests. I got 2 friend requests accepted and 1 message back. I can’t imagine that they would just ignore people, but I did get a message back, so it wasn’t that the messages weren’t sent. I guess they’re just kinda rude.
As for your housing selection date, I saw mine was 5/28 and that was the first 1/4 of choosing dates, so yours is pretty late. However, in this topic (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-florida/1136385-room-mate-preferences-dorm-types.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-florida/1136385-room-mate-preferences-dorm-types.html</a>), someone said housing date goes by the earliest housing date of a roommate. So if you meet someone and they have an earlier date, it goes by their date.
Good luck finding a roommate. I’m still trying too ;o</p>
<p>I’m looking for a roommate.</p>
<p>OK why dont we start our own thread, to see if we can find a room mate here?</p>
<p>The way I see it. If we are on this site? It means that we care and are interested in having a successful college experience.</p>
<p>What do you think about my idea?</p>
<p>@gator4ever I think that’s a great idea. I totally agree.</p>
<p>Anyone here need a room mate for summer with a decent housing date? </p>
<p>Been looking for a room mate for days and no luck, hope I don’t end up with a horrible room mate! Anyone know anything about the Beaty Apartment Style dorms?</p>
<p>Jaredk,
I like to think that they dont check their facebook page that often. Its really hard to tell, though, since it seems like the people that I contact dont like to share information on their profiles. Their privacy settings also prevent me from sending a message, so I have no choice but to send a friend request. When I have to do that, I feel like I have to ask one person at a time, so that I dont end up rejecting people that I start talking to (even though Im learning how inefficient that method is.) It would be so helpful to know at what point in time the rooms start filling up so I can adjust my approach accordingly!</p>
<p>Gator4ever,
The idea sounds good in theory, but I dont know how many people I would find on CC that shared my interests. The Roombug App seems to draw from a larger pool of candidates, so it would seem more likely to find the ideal roommate. But, that shouldnt stop you from going ahead with the idea! I wish you the best of luck!</p>
<p>?? How do I look up my room preference date?? anyone ?</p>
<p>OK I will start. I am writing this for my son. Because he is at gradnight tonight.</p>
<p>I think the ?s on face book are something like these?:</p>
<p>Male, prefer Jennings but open to suggestions.
- clean room? yes clean but not obsessive about it. I can live with some mess, but not in a dirty room.</p>
<ol>
<li><p>likes: running, sailing, Gator Sports, weightlifting.</p></li>
<li><p>I am serious about my studies. but plan on partying as much as I can get away with.</p></li>
<li><p>my major is Environmental Engineering.</p></li>
<li><p>music: Rock n Roll, some country. not too loud, but loud enough.</p></li>
<li><p>probably in bed by 11:30 on weekdays. Weekends who knows?</p></li>
</ol>
<p>I am on facebook my name is Eddie R. Gomez</p>
<p>OK what else needs to be answered?</p>
<p>abikau, the way I see it try both and see what comes up.</p>
<p>IF NOT? Just wing it. I really believe that most of us are driven to succeed and pretty much know that we have to study and like to party. Of course some party more than others.</p>
<p>So I will try both and see what hapens?</p>
<p>Gator,</p>
<p>I’ll keep trying my luck with Roombug, but, you’re right; there’s nothing to lose by making profiles on both. This seems like a pretty active (sub)forum compared to most, so I would be interested to see how many posts that thread racks up. Hopefully your son can find a great roommate with your help! Good luck to you both!</p>
<p>Maybe you guys keep messaging people who think they are not compatible with you? For some reason I must attract extremely religious people who are obsessed with sports…however im bot rude enough to IGNORE THEM gosh I feel bad. However I found a really awesome non-rushing “nerdy” roommate! Maybe you all keep messaging really rude judgmental people!? Just don’t be afraid to message some people. I messaged people who I thought seemed pretty awesomely accepting of everyone!</p>
<p>They don’t reply there isent mutual interest, they don’t want too room with you no big deal. I will prob end up with random over fall I found a roomate for summer. I don’t think I will find a roomate on this website cause I plan on partying a lot. Hahaha</p>