<p>It's a long story why, but though I'm a likable person with social skills, I am somewhat introverted and found that I have no close friends who are girls at my college. I started off freshman year with quite a few friends from my dorm (all dorms at my school are single-sex, and most people stay in the same dorm all 4 years), but I honestly didn't really share that many interests with them so I secluded myself to the point where we weren't close anymore. I still managed to find a girl in my dorm who was an acquaintance and also needed a roommate, and lived with her this year (sophomore year).</p>
<p>First semester this year, I had a boyfriend from back home, so I would go home every weekend to spend time with him. Therefore, I didn't really make any new friendships/interact with people in my dorm--mainly just people in my classes (who became I okay friends with, but not super close with). I have one girl friend on the entire campus (she lives in a different dorm) who I have even gone to the dining hall or a party with this year, aside from my current roommate (who I don't think likes me--she's very hard to live with and I constantly feel like I'm walking on eggshells with her). Should I ask her--the friend from another dorm--to be my roommate next year? It might be super weird though because it's not like we even hang out together on the weekends. And it would require me switching dorms if she wants to room with me. How should I ask her without sounding like a loser with no friends in my own dorm?</p>
<p>The only other option I see is living in a single, either in my current dorm or another female dorm on campus. But that would be lonely and weird :( I don't see anyone else needing a roommate from my dorm though, unless somehow there's someone as desperate as me :(</p>
<p>Thank you for your help…it's much appreciated!</p>
<p>Is random match a possibility? I had really bad luck my first year (first was a nightmare roommate, her replacement was really nice but our sleep schedules clashed), so I went for random match again this year… and ended up in a school apartment/dorm with 3 great roommates.</p>
<p>I’m not sure why it makes a difference which dorm you’re in, it doesn’t sound like you particularly care for the people you’re living with now. A total change of scenery could be the best thing for you.</p>
<p>If you do want to ask your other friend (worst that could happen is her saying no!), just ask her. “Hey, do you have housing plans for next year yet?” and go from there.</p>
<p>There’s actually an option to “float for a single” that is available in some female dorm, and if no singles are available, I believe i’d get paired with random people. I’m going to contact Housing and ask about random match, because I really do get along with people as long as we share similar interests! Plus I’m way less introverted than I used to be. I agree–thinking about it, I probably DO need a fresh start.</p>
<p>I actually did ask the girl, apparently SHE is also floating for a single!</p>
<p>I found that it’s been harder to make female friends in college than high school. It seems like they don’t want to be associated with me since I’m quiet and not loud or outspoken in class. </p>
<p>Making guy friends is easier but they don’t last too long and I don’t hang out with them as I would a female friend.</p>
<p>HA HA HA HA,
Sorry for laughing,
but I disagree with failure622, you should approach this topic not directly, but subtly. First few weeks, spend some more time with her hanging out and then pop the question.</p>