I am currently a Sophomore at UB. For the last two years, I have roomed with the same person, however, next year we plan on parting ways. For me, this has caused somewhat of an issue, because all my friends either are studying abroad, already made plans, or are guys. I have been trying to look for a roommate, but so far to no avail. I want to live off campus, or at least in an apartment if possible, so that narrows down my chances. Any advice for finding a roommate this late in the game would be welcome, because I am not sure where to go from here. I do not just want to start posting everywhere, because I wanted more… control… than that, but I am not sure where else to turn. Please help with ideas. Thanks.
Does your school have a Facebook group for housing? Can you post there with a description of yourself, what you’re looking for in terms of housing next year, and see if anyone bites?
I know many private student oriented apartment complexes in my college town do roommate matching. Do any places around you do the same?
If neither applies to you, can you try posting on Craigslist?
By the way, I live with two males and one female. Never been an issue since none of us have to share a room.
Also, is December actually considered late in the game to start searching for roommates at the University of Buffalo? What happens to all of the students who transfer in, return back to college after a semester or year break, or just don’t want to sign a lease until they know they’ve passed their spring semester classes?
Does your college have on campus apts. that you can just rent a room and are assigned roommates? Also craigslist?