How to deal with a roommate who might transfer?

College Life
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<p>I have seen this question asked before on this site, and others...and I have seen how it is normally responded to. My roommate, who has become an amazing friend to me has been openly contemplating a transfer from our university to a small LAC by his home. The reasons are not academic, or financial...they are solely so he can hang out with his old high school friends who will all soon be moving away to other colleges anyways.</p>

<p>Listen, I know THIS IS HIS CHOICE and I will ultimately respect whatever move he makes, even if that is returning to his hometown. I also can't ignore what his friendship means to me, and the illogic that is going into his decision. Is there some way to go about convincing him that this school is a better choice? I get that he is an adult, and can do what he wants...but it can't be a crime to try to convince a good friend to stay, even if it fails.</p>

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<p>There’s nothing you can do other than telling him you would like him to stay and pointing out any advantages your school might offer, or reminding him that his high school friends will be leaving. That’s all you can really do, unfortunately. I’m sorry, that really sucks.</p>

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<p>Do you think, that the best way to do this is to just come straight out and tell him how I feel? I’m not used to doing stuff like that, especially to another guy…but I think he might get it.</p>

<p>Either way I am already shopping for alternative roommates should he make the move…at this point I would call it 50/50</p>