<p>Is this a bad idea? I was asked to room by my friend whom I already know. My idea was that I should room with someone I do not know my first year so I can expand my social circle. I would be friends with them even if I wasn't rooming, and I don't want to see them every minute of the day because they could be the only person with whom I hangout. Also, there's a chance I might get paired with a bad roommate - should I take this risk of hoping that I get paired with someone I will like, or should I go the "safe" route of rooming with my friend?</p>
<p>Unless you can find someone in the Tulane Class of 2015 facebook group or you meet someone new at orientation I would go with the friend. I pot-lucked rooming first semester and it was awful. </p>
<p>I’m living in a suite in Mayer next year with 3 of my close friends that I met during my freshman year. I guess it depends on who your friend is, but all mine are pretty chill so I think that we will be able to coexist well.</p>
<p>I basically agree with tulane14. Preferable is to try and meet someone new through Facebook and other means, and see if you think there is a good chance you can get along with. Sure there is some risk, but the rewards can be awesome. Failing that, go with your friend over potluck.</p>
<p>Agree with FC. But try to meet someone new you can connect with. Orientation is the best way to do that.</p>
<p>Im not going to orientation until 2 days before classes begin though…</p>
<p>Yeah, I knew you are from far away, that is why I focused on Facebook and similar means for seeing of you can connect with someone.</p>
<p>Haha how did you know I was from far away?</p>
<p>The great FC knows all. And also there’s this:
“I actually had the same exact dilemma - it came down to these two schools. I’m from the boston area so i wanted a new experience and went with new orleans”</p>
<p>Haha wow you’re a creeper</p>
<p>Facebook is great to meet new friends with, especially new roommates. However, I suggest that when talking to someone you want to room with, ask them important questions, such as their sleep schedule, their habits, etc. Don’t just decide to room with them off of their profile. I talked to my first roommate for three months before we arrived at Tulane, thought I covered all the bases, and then discovered she was on antidepressants/psychotics/anxiety/ADHD medications. I never thought to ask her about something like that. And it was fine until she decided to go off of them for fun.</p>