<p>Well, I've began my on-campus degree after being online since August. I started my degree the same time as my friend who i went to highschool with. He had complications in finding a place to stay so he can attend campus, but I found 2 guys that were already roommates and looking for a 3rd to take over the master bedroom. They picked me, and I asked them to split the room, allowing me to give my friend a place to stay, and also attend campus. It has been about a week or more so far, and I've become the "outcast". They would always pick on me. It wasn't a big deal when they joked around, but then it began happening nonstop, and eventually they began disliking me, and inevitably favoring my friend over me. How do I go about this? I'm already feeling pretty homesick, and they already know I dislike the name calling, but they have now began to actually dislike me rather than mess around.</p>
<p>Sorry that’s been happening. It really sucks.</p>
<p>I would go talk to your friend first (I assume that you two are still friends). Tell him exactly how you’re feeling about this whole situation and see if he can mediate the situation or give you insight as to why exactly they dislike you so much.</p>
<p>If that doesn’t work out I would talk to these guys and ask them what their problem is with you, and try to see if it’s something specific you can resolve.</p>
<p>If you still want to live there and the situation doesn’t change you’re just going to have to turn the situation into a business relationship. Use your room as just a place to sleep and whatever else you need it for. Ignore their taunts. They have as much power as you give them. </p>
<p>I would also start looking into a new place to stay. There might be some openings somewhere now that the semester is ending. (If your name is not on the lease you are not legally bound to stay or pay rent at your current residency) </p>
<p>Good Luck</p>
<p>pay off any money you owe and get out! get a a small one bedroom place. learn that sometimes friends are not really friends!</p>