Is rooming with my brother who is going to the same university a good idea?

He is a transfer student and im a freshman. I’m scared that if we do room together I wont have my college experience and I would be dependant on him.
I’m also scared of us being too attached to each other in college… what should I do? Btw the only option is to room together because of our parents… im almost depessed cuz of that… any help?

If that’s your only option, it’s your only option.

It will be fine. I’ve known lots of siblings who get along just fine as roommates.

If it’s your only option, fine.

But I think the two of you need to sit down, away from mom and dad, and iron out some rules. And I think you need to both make a real effort to get to know people, as opposed to relying on each other for companionship.

I know two sets of brothers who had to room together in college. They were in different years and majors so had all different classes and friends. But they knew they could live together and had no roommate drama. It was fine for them. They all had great college “experiences” (whatever that is).

Is it really the only option? Honestly I would try to be around more freshman so you can make friends.
Are you in a dorm? Does he feel the same way? If you switched rooms, how would your Dad know? What is he going to do, not pay for college? Does your brother or you have some kind of issue where you need support?

Yes it is the only option. And no we don’t have any issue or anything its just that it costs more to pay for 2 rooms instead of one for both.

If you are in a dorm, the cost should be the same no matter who you are living with.

It should cost the same for you to each share a double with another student - you with another freshman, and him with another upperclassman. It shouldn’t be a big problem - treat each other as you would treat any other roommate - but it’s not typical of a housing assignment if you were not related. Do your parents not want you sharing a room with someone else? Do they understand that after your brother graduates, the choice will be that higher rate or an unrelated roommate?

They just think its better if we stick together… I told them multiple times but they keep asking if I hate my brother or something as a reason to why I dont want to room with him. Its pretty stupid tbh but they are still my parents :stuck_out_tongue:

Is there some reason your brother would have difficulty rooming with someone else?

Have you sat down with your parents and asked what the real reason is? You first said it was money and then came up with another answer when you were told that there isn’t any discount for two relatives sharing a room vs living with different roommates. I think having different roommates would be a great idea as you would be able to make even more friends. Maybe you can ask about being assigned to the same dorm.