<p>so i wasn't initially planning on going to william and mary, but since i am all my friends already have roomates. think random roomate will go okay, or should I try to find someone who has similar interests?</p>
<p>how is it your friends have their roommate assignments already? is it because they requested each other?</p>
<p>I would strongly recommend not rooming with someone you already know. I've seen a number of friendships that were strong enough to room together freshmen year ruined when the 2 friends do not share the space very well.</p>
<p>you will most likely be fine with the roommate that W&M gives you. The short survey works surprisingly well. Remember they aren't looking to make you a best friend, but someone you can live with without trouble. W&M does have a lunch with the President every year for seniors who stay together all 4 years.</p>
<p>Having similar interests is really not necessary to being good roommates. Seriously.</p>
<p>Of course, you can get the sweet 'random roommate who you already know' deal like I did..</p>
<p>theslammer, did you transfer to UVA from W&M?</p>
<p>yes, he did (as was mentioned to you on the UVA board)</p>